Fashion is quite the “look at me” industry at the best of times, however, recently we’ve seen the rise of films focusing on the industry and showcasing the interesting identities behind the scenes like the fashion editor of fictitious magazine “Runway” in “The Devil Wears Prada” and the documentary focused on Anna Wintour in “The September Issue”.

If you found these characters fascinating, you’ll be hard pressed to decide which of the following films you want to attend (if not all.) ACMI is showcasing four unique films as part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week about the iconic and creative designers of era’s gone by.

Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki
Before Topshop, there was Biba. A 70’s London hotspot, Barbara Hulanicki revolutionised British Fashion with her modern approach to retail.

Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Discover the man behind the first American celebrity designer label who said, “You’re only as good as the people you dress.”

Ralph Rucci: a Designer and His House
One of the few American designers who is still considered a couturier, this film documents his life in the lead up to showing in Paris.

Célébration
The last documentary to showcase the amazing Yves Saint Laurent and his work revealing his fragile, creative genius.

Fashion Icons on Film
ACMI
Federation Square, Flinders street, Melbourne, 3000
28 August – 4 September 2010