What would film be without fashion? One of the most fundamental storytelling devices we have is the chance, every day, to say something new with what clothes we put on our bodies, and Hollywood knows better than anyone how to make excellent use of style as a secret weapon — whether on the red carpet or the big screen.
So, if you’re feeling uninspired by the contents of your closet — or feeling extra inspired by Fashion Week runways, red carpets, street style, and other sources of sartorial inspiration — look instead to your TV to fulfill your greatest fashion fantasies. Here are 10 movies you can stream right now that serve major looks, whether in the form of documentaries, narrative films with unforgettable costume design, or stories of stylish individuals from whom we could all learn a thing or two about dressing. Read on for our most glamorous viewing recommendations.
Always Be My Maybe
Romantic comedies are historically a great source of aspirational style, and Always Be My Maybe’s Sasha Tran (Ali Wong) deserves to rank among the Sally Albrights and the Vivian Wards of the genre’s fashion pantheon. Nahnatchka Khan’s quirky rom-com revolves around Sasha and Marcus (Randall Park), two childhood friends who grew up together in San Francisco and meet again as adults on very different paths in their lives. A celebrity chef on the rise, Sasha’s upscale wardrobe (styled by costume designer Leesa Evans) is structural, creative, and distinctly S.F. chic.
