There aren’t many movies that are about fashion. Among them only very few makes me think. The Dressmaker is one of those thought provoking ones.
If you hahaven’watche it yet then here is a small synopsis for you : In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
What I loved about the film is that it not only deals with fashion but deals it with sensitivity and depth. It’s not the glitzy glamorous part of fashion but the pain behind it and the overcoming from the suffering through art.
The town where the protagonist (Dressmaker/ Kate Winslet) returns is just like any society, only there hate is more visible than love. The women are unsure of themselves that’s why jealous of others. The Dressmaker brought out the shining versions of them through her one of a kind designs. Those women who probably lived all their lives in that tiny town felt liberated in her dresses. She brought them to a version of themselves which they dreamt to be or may be they could’t even dream!
Coture is art, yes we all agree on that but what does this art do on people’s lives?! Coture transforms people. Not only from the outside but from the inside as well. At a point in the move Kate Winslet says that they (her customers) want to become someone else. I see nothing wrong in that. Trying to be a version of yourself that you always desired to become is not being a phony . That is why I can never think Holy Golightly as a “real phony” (Breakfast at Tiffany’s ). The power of a great dress empowers the wearer and that is the biggest achievement for any dressmaker or designer.
Now enjoy some great dresses from the movie :
I love this white cape soooo much!!
I’ve got your ball 😋
I’m in love with this Singer sewing machine!!! 😍😍😍😍
Thanks for reading this long post. As you can see by now , I loved this movie. Have you watched it ? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts 😊 ❤
I didnt know about this movie but after reading your beautiful review on it. M certainly watching it soon x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, watch it 🙂 and let me know
LikeLiked by 1 person
For sure;)
LikeLike
Such a good post! Love all the photos 💓
LikeLiked by 1 person
Okay now I want to watch this really bad! It sounds like I would love it! its now on the top of my list! 🙂 and i agree I do not think its phony at all, women are multifaceted. Like diamonds if you ask me we shine differently in different light and not one thing is wrong with that. i for one love it! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
You said it so beautifully 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
well thank you much for saying! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
i just looked up the dressmaker trailer on youtube and omgoodness! it looks soo good! cant wait to watch it now!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yees , let me know after watching it
LikeLike
i definitely will! 🙂
LikeLike
I can’t wait to see this one!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Women empowerment combined with fashion– this sounds like a must-watch. Thank you for suggesting it.
Have you watched The September Issue by the way? Not a ‘movie’ exactly, but I found it pretty cool.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes i have watched it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the style and silhouette of these styles. Couture makes pieces fit perfectly!
http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com
http://www.fashionnotfear.wordpress.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds like a nice watch,will surely gonna watch this
LikeLiked by 1 person