Fantasy Films About Fashion Designers

Description: Roald Dahl's dark fantasy about a boy who discovers a coven of witches features some of the most iconic and bizarre fashion choices in cinema, with the witches' grotesque yet stylish outfits.

Fact: Anjelica Huston's performance as the Grand High Witch was critically acclaimed, and her costume was designed by the legendary Ken Adam.

Description: Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel features opulent costumes and a story that blends romance, mystery, and the supernatural, making it a fitting addition to our list.

Fact: The film's costume designer, Alexandra Byrne, won an Academy Award for her work on "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."

Description: Princess Mia Thermopolis must find a suitable prince to marry, and her journey involves a magical transformation with the help of her fashion-savvy grandmother. The film showcases royal fashion with a touch of fairy-tale magic.

Fact: The film's costumes were designed by Gary Jones, who also worked on the first "Princess Diaries" movie.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, the fashion world depicted in this film is so over-the-top it feels like a magical realm. A young assistant navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion, where the rules are as fantastical as any fairy tale.

Fact: Meryl Streep's character, Miranda Priestly, was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film's wardrobe was so extensive it required a full-time staff to manage.

Description: In this enchanting tale, a young man ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, encountering a witch who uses her powers to create stunning, otherworldly fashion. The film's visual style is a feast for fashion lovers.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel. The star, played by Claire Danes, was originally a CGI character before being changed to a human role.

Description: This film blends fantasy with fashion as a traveling theater troupe, led by the enigmatic Doctor Parnassus, uses a magical mirror to transport people into a world of imagination. The costumes are as whimsical as the story itself.

Fact: Heath Ledger passed away during filming, and his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.

Description: Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel is a visual spectacle of 1920s fashion, with a touch of fantasy in its portrayal of the opulent, dreamlike world of Gatsby's parties.

Fact: The film's costumes were designed by Catherine Martin, who won an Academy Award for her work.

Description: This whimsical retelling of Snow White features extravagant costumes and a magical mirror that plays a central role in the story, making it a delightful blend of fashion and fantasy.

Fact: The film's costume designer, Eiko Ishioka, won an Academy Award for her work on "Bram Stoker's Dracula."

Description: A young girl discovers a magical world where her mother's legacy lives on through a kingdom of enchanted realms, each with its own unique fashion sense, from the Land of Sweets to the Land of Flowers.

Fact: The film was inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and Tchaikovsky's ballet.

Description: In this Australian gem, a glamorous dressmaker returns to her small town to seek revenge, using her extraordinary sewing skills to transform the lives of the townsfolk. It's a tale of fashion, mystery, and magic, making it a perfect fit for our fantasy fashion list.

Fact: The film was adapted from Rosalie Ham's novel of the same name. Kate Winslet, who plays the lead, learned to sew for her role.