10 Movies to Boost Your Fashion Inspiration for Fall 2011

Ten of the best fashion movies for style inspiration this fall.

Those who are fashion obsessed universally regard September as the most important month of the year. Why is that? Well, take a look at those newsstands! The September issues of esteemed fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle and In Style are super thick, the pages filled with new fall/winter trends practically spilling out of the bindings.

In the spirit of stylish September, we’ve rounded up 10 movies to act as your fashion muse this fall. Movies can be a great source of fashion inspiration and with this list of chic motion pictures, you’re sure to awaken your senses to the upcoming season’s stylish revelation.

10. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

This film tells the story of an estranged family of child prodigies whose fashion reflects each of their eccentric personalities. Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) is a playwright whose style is girly, preppy and she makes it clear that a chic faux-fur coat is a timeless and fierce statement-maker. This film may be 10 years old, but the faux-fur coat is as trendy as ever, making multiple appearances on the fall 2011 runways.

9. Almost Famous (2000)

Rock and roll ruled in the ‘70s, but the music wasn’t the only star of the generation. Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) mesmerizes fashion moviegoers with her bell-bottoms, Bohemian styled tops and fur coats. Let Penny Lane teach you a thing or two about rockin’ the vintage fashions of the ‘70s.

8. (500) Days of Summer (2009)

Zooey Deschanel’s quirky character Summer Finn doesn’t believe in love, but she does believe in looking stylish. Her feminine retro-40s-inspired fashion propelled Zooey Deschanel into the hall of fame of style icons. (500) Days of Summer provides a great repertoire of inspiration for those trying to create the perfect vintage outfit.

7. The Notebook (2004)

Canadian darling Rachel McAdams’s beautiful performance will break down even the toughest cookie and will bring retro fashion enthusiasts to tears. This incredible romance set in the 1940s features feminine, sophisticated wardrobe pieces such as crimson-coloured dresses, lace and cute polka dots, which are all part of this season’s trends list!

6. Fashion (2008)

Goodbye Hollywood, hello Bollywood! Fashion tells the tale of a gorgeous and determined Indian girl who goes to great lengths to accomplish her goal of becoming a supermodel. Living up to its title, the enticing fashion in this film is dazzling.

5. The Duchess (2008)

Let’s go back into fashion history, to 18th century England, and take a look at the beautiful ruffles and antique lace, as well as the baroque details, that exemplify the century’s fashion. This movie follows the life and times of the Duchess of Devonshire (Keira Knightley), the empress of fashion. With a new style icon in our midst who also happens to be a duchess (yes, I’m talking about the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton), the opulent ladylike trend is definitely one to draw inspiration from this fall.

4. Clueless (1995)

No fashion movie list would be complete without Clueless, a hilarious comedy with witty characters, clever dialogue and awesome ‘90s fashion. We’re talking bucketfuls of plaid (which is back in style this fall), knee-high socks and even faux-fur bags. Protagonist Cher demonstrates how to not look like a fashion victim or ensemble-y challenged, but instead like a totally stylish Betty.

3. Coco Avant Chanel (2009)

The undeniably intriguing history of one of France’s most famous mademoiselles, Coco Chanel, is revealed in this biographical film. Chanel’s love of menswear-inspired style and classic clothes are engrained in both the fashion industry and the personalized styles of many girls today, especially for fall 2011.

2. Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)

Many girls would love to raid the closet of glamorous Miss Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Leading lady Audrey Hepburn transforms into a style icon in this film, adding creative twists to classics like bold sunglasses, ginormous hats and the super stylish little black dress. Take some cues from Miss. Golightly and update your fall wardrobe with some customized classics.

1. The September Issue (2009)

What really goes into compiling the September issue of Vogue? Go behind-the-scenes as Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, puts together the most influential issue of the most influential fashion magazine. This sensational documentary gives you an all-access pass to the chaos and glamour of the fashion industry. I’m betting you’ll wanna grab a copy of the September 2011 Vogue after watching this film!