Fantasy Films About Fashion

Description: Ella, cursed with obedience, uses her magical gift to navigate through a world of fashion-forward fairy tale characters, showcasing the whimsical side of fantasy fashion.

Fact: The film was based on Gail Carson Levine's novel and features a memorable scene where Ella's dress magically changes colors.

Description: Mia Thermopolis, now a princess, must navigate royal fashion and politics, with a magical twist in her wardrobe choices that reflect her growth and the fantasy of becoming royalty.

Fact: The film features a dress designed by the famous fashion designer, Valentino.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, the film's portrayal of the fashion industry as a cutthroat, almost mythical world, with its own set of rules and magic, makes it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Lauren Weisberger, who worked as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.

Description: A young man ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, only to find it's a woman named Yvaine. The film's costumes, especially those of the star, are a testament to the magical fashion of fantasy worlds.

Fact: The film was adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel. The dress worn by Yvaine was designed to shimmer like a star.

Description: A fantastical journey through the mind of a magician, where fashion plays a key role in the surreal and imaginative settings of the Imaginarium.

Fact: The film was Heath Ledger's last project, and his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.

Description: A whimsical retelling of Snow White, where fashion plays a central role in the story, with extravagant costumes and a magical mirror that reflects the fashion of the time.

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

Description: While primarily a children's tale, the film features a magical world where fashion is part of the charm, especially in the depiction of the Queen's wardrobe.

Fact: The film was adapted from Roald Dahl's book and features costumes designed by Joanna Johnston.

Description: This film follows a glamorous dressmaker who returns to her small Australian town to seek revenge, using her sewing skills to transform the townsfolk's lives. The blend of fashion and magical realism makes it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Rosalie Ham. Kate Winslet, who plays the lead, learned to sew for her role.

Description: This Cinderella story reimagines the classic tale with a focus on fashion, showcasing the transformation of Danielle from rags to riches through her attire.

Fact: The film's costumes were inspired by 16th-century French fashion, with a modern twist.

Description: This modern retelling of Roald Dahl's story showcases the witches' fashion, blending high fashion with the grotesque, creating a unique fantasy fashion narrative.

Fact: The film's costumes were designed by Gary Jones, known for his work on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."