We’ve compiled a list of captivating, instructive, and inspiring fashion documentaries for you to watch!

1. The First Monday in May

Photo: Instagram @firstmondayinmay

The First Monday in May examines an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York that showcases Chinese-inspired Western fashion. Directed by Andrew Rossi, it follows the assembling process behind the Met&rsquo;s most attended fashion exhibit in history: The 2015 art exhibition China: Through the Looking Glass by the curator Andrew Bolton.&nbsp;

2. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

Photo: Instagram @dvdianavreeland

A documentary on Diana Vreeland&#39;s career (often referred to as the original &quot;The Devil Wears Prada&quot;), this movie follows this fashion legacy during her time at&nbsp;Vogue&nbsp;and&nbsp;Harper&#39;s Baz

3. The Gospel According to Andr&eacute;

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Kate Novack explores the career of Andr&eacute; Leon Talley, one of the most influential fashion journalists, curators and creative directors, from his childhood in the segregated South to his breathtaking work at Women&rsquo;s Wear Daily, Vogue, and W.&nbsp;

4. Bill Cunningham New York

Photo: Instagram @myvaluxe

Bill Cunningham New York is a documentary film on The New York Times photographer who has documented both celebrities and ordinary New Yorkers with various fashion trends and high-society charity soirees for the Style section.

5. Catwalk 1995

Photo: Instagram @mplovecraft

The documentary features many designers and behind the scenes clips of models Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, and Carla Bruni as they travelled in London, Milan, Paris, and New York City during Spring Fashion Week.

6. The True Cost

Photo: Instagram @pullingthethread

The True Cost is a documentary film that examines fast fashion and the garment industry, showing the negative impact it has on low-wage workers in developing countries and the pollution, contamination, and deaths it causes. Looking at the social, psychological and environmental factors, the documentary shines a light on consumerism, mass media, and global capitalism within the fashion industry and offers insight into alternative solutions that promote sustainable clothing production instead.&nbsp;

Photo: Instagram @thefluffyowl

Dior and I&nbsp;reveals the behind the scenes of the innovative, colourful, and stressful fashion house, Christian Dior. The film offers a privileged look at the creation of Raf Simons&#39; first haute couture collection as the new artistic director. It is also a homage to the seamstresses who helped bring Simons&#39; vision to life.&nbsp;

8. Franca: Chaos and Creation

A captivating documentary,&nbsp;franca: chaos and creation&nbsp;celebrates the independent fierce fashion world provocateur Franca Sozzani, the Italian Vogue editor.

9. Advanced Style

Photo: Instagram @robertobrando

A charming documentary curated by the street photographer Ari Seth Cohen follows the seven New Yorkers&#39; style and spirit as they age.

10. Scatter my Ashes at Bergdorf&rsquo;s

Featuring many celebrities, employees, and store executives who explain the uniqueness and admiration they have for the iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman, this documentary offers insight into the store&#39;s inner workings.

10 Fashion Documentaries to Watch

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