Title:  The September Issue

Type:  documentary

Netflix Synopsis:  Director R.J. Cutler's documentary offers a rare look inside Vogue as the fashion magazine's influential editor, Anna Wintour, and creative director, Grace Coddington, produce the highly anticipated September issue.  Cutler captures the demanding creative process in action for nine months, following perfectionist Wintour and stylist Coddington as they attend fashion week in Europe, endless photo shoots and intense staff meetings.

What I Thought:  Definitely not "the real Devil Wears Prada." Anna wasn't half as cut throat as I had expected, unless she was keeping it all in so she didn't look as ruthless as Miranda Priestly.  There were times when Anna would walk all over Grace... but maybe Grace just needs to stand up for herself--she's an amazing creative director.  What I liked is how they show that Anna starts nearly every trend and she collaborates with department stores and designers to get her vision of the next big thing across.  It's interesting to see where and how trends start.  Everything we wear and everything we like is probably because of Anna.

Rating:  / 5