Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel An Intimate Portrait of a Female Fashion Icon
An intimate portrait and a vibrant celebration of one of the most influential women of the twentieth century -- an enduring icon who has had a strong influence on the course of fashion, beauty, publishing and culture.
During Diana Vreeland's fifty year reign as the "Empress of Fashion," she launched Twiggy, advised Jackie Onassis, and established countless trends that have withstood the test of time. She was the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar where she worked for twenty-five years before becoming editor-in-chief of Vogue, followed by a remarkable stint at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, where she helped popularize its historical collections.
Winner of Best Documentary at the Chicago International Film Festival
"A highly entertaining and colorful portrait of a unique woman." - Mary Houlihan, Chicago Sun-Times
Running Time
87 mins
Year
2012
Kanopy ID
1611331
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Ali MacGraw, Anjelica Huston, Audrey Hepburn, Carolina Herrera, Diana Ross, Diana Vreeland, Diane Sawyer, Diane von Furstenberg, Joel Schumacker, Lauren Bacall, Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Mick Jagger, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Avedon, Truman Capote, Twiggy
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wonderful film with the queen of the fashion industry. No one will ever be as grand as her. Highly recommended watch if you love fashion.