Fashion in Movement

About This Movie

Fashion in Movement is this intriguing documentary from 1991, piecing together a visual tapestry that spans two decades of early 20th-century fashion. You get these fragments, snippets really, from the 1910s to the 1930s, showcasing how clothing and movement intersected. The pacing varies, with part one almost leisurely as it dives into strolling, which then shifts into more intense themes like Passion and War. The sections on The Gay Twenties are particularly vibrant, full of life and flair. It's not just a look at clothes but how they shaped and were shaped by the social climate. What really stands out is how the film captures this evolution in pose and presence, making it feel alive, almost like the clothes themselves are dancing.

Compilation of early fashion film fragments · Themes of movement and pose · Chapters include Passion, War, and The Gay Twenties