September Issue
The September Issue from Raf Rennie on Vimeo.
The release of The September Issue on DVD has no doubt caused a large number of fashion lovers to discard their Georgina Goodman’s for a night in front of the TV.
Focusing on editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, the film does little to pierce her formidable exterior. It includes too many elongated shots of Anna looking disinterested, or sitting in silence for my liking, but is edited to include some sharp slices of wit.
The September Issue shows off other wonderful characters, including Grace Coddington, who is portrayed as the only person who could possibly overrule a decision of Anna’s…
At first I felt the film was not the insightful triumph I had hoped for. But on reflection, I realise I am probably more addicted to celebrity culture than I thought! The September Issue’s presentation and preservation of Anna as a professional and seemingly flawless icon lacks the “baring-all” of reality television to which viewers are accustomed. This documentary maintains Anna’s image as enigmatic, which I think is for the best - even if I would’ve enjoyed seeing how she picks out her outfit in the morning!
Zoe Ralph
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