McQueen, the compelling documentary, is an intimate revelation of this world-renowned designer’s complex personal and professional world. McQueen allows us to explore the depth of Lee McQueen –the tortured man and the captivating artist – to help us to understand the mystery of why, at the height of his acclaim, he shockingly made the decision to end it all. Out on Blu-ray™, DVD & Collector’s Edition October 22, 2018, this critically-acclaimed film celebrates McQueen’s radical and mesmerising genius of profound influence and shows his rags-to-riches story. To exemplify the life and fashion world in which he lived, we’ll investigate some of the best fashion documentaries ever made:

McQueen is released on October 22

McQueen is released on October 22

1. Dior and I (2014)

“You cannot have adoration without being criticised.”

Dior and I is an inside look at the Christian Dior fashion house and the creation of Raf Simons’ inaugural haute couture collection. The documentary details the dedication, collaboration and inspiration it takes to be one of the best in the fashion industry.

2. First Monday in May (2010)

“For an exhibition to be successful, it needs to be relatable on every level.”

From filmmaker Andrew Rossi, First Monday in May gives us first-hand experience of the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition in history, the 2015 ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ by curator Andrew Bolton. The film follows a year's worth of preparations for the Chinese-inspired fashion exhibit and the most anticipated fundraiser of the year: the Met Gala.

3. The September Issue (2009)

“You either know fashion or you don't.”

In R. J. Cutler’s The September Issue, we see Anna Wintour, renowned editor of Vogue, supervising and perfecting each page of the magazine’s most important edition, the autumn fashion issue.

4. Iris (2014)

"Life is grey and dull; you might as well have a little fun when you dress."

Legendary documentarian Albert Maysles brings us Iris, the critically acclaimed film about the imaginative, flamboyantly dressed 97-year-old style guru we know as Iris Apfel. More than a film about the fashion industry, the documentary tells a story of creativity and inspiration.

5. House of Z (2017)

“Fashion has a dark side.”

The compelling documentary by Sandy Chronopoulos, House of Z follows fashion star Zac Posen’s rise, fall and unlikely comeback. The film features archival footage and exclusive interviews of the innovative designer’s life, giving viewers an in-depth look into the mind of one of America’s fashion elite.

6. Manolo: The Man Who Made Shoes For Lizards (2017)

“Never take yourself seriously, or you’re finished.”

Manolo is an intimate portrait of Manolo Blahnik, his career, and how he saw himself compared to the rest of the world, identifying him as ‘the best shoe-maker of the 20th and 21st centuries’.

McQueen releases on Blu-ray, DVD & Collector’s Edition October 22; pre-order now from Amazon.