So, I watched this last night.
It was fascinating. Both to see what goes into the most prestigious issue of the most prestigous fashion magazine, and also to see a woman like Anna Wintour work. It was interesting to hear her talk. About her family, her children. She seems to feel that most consider her job frivolous, particularly when she discusses her family's views on it. But you can tell she feels very passionately about fashion, like when she talks about growing up in the 60's and witnessing the way fashion was as much a medium and expression of social change as anything that was going on in that era. Her relationship with Grace Coddington, Creative Director of Vogue, is interesting too. Both women have been at Vogue for over 25 years, both hold positions of extreme power and essentially create Vogue as we know it, and yet they have almost no relationship whatsoever, other than one of begrudging respect, mainly on Coddintons part. Wintour, for most intents, seems to respect Coddingtons vision and talent, but seems only to wish to hone it. To take the vastness of it and harness into a cohesive story that makes sense on the pages of Vogue. Wintour is the consummate professional, who seems unaware of her sometimes snide or rude behavior. She simply moves on, unwilling or unable to be distracted from her path.
All and all it was a wonderful documentary. Beautifully shot, it doesn't hurt that everyone who passes in front of the camera is wearing something gorgeous to look at. Fascinating.
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