Collage featuring fashion elements such as a black dress sketch, mannequins in elegant outfits, a woman in a shoe store, and three stylish dolls.

Journal #1

I’ve been anxiously thinking about what to write about for my first entry. I wondered if I should do an ‘about me’, filled with the basics that make me, me. But then the longer I thought about it the more I realized how forced it felt. I would rather you get to know me in a more organic way. So screw the ‘about me’. I have been going through so many different ideas and prompts, I even asked ChatGPT to help, but there was nothing satisfactory. Instead, I thought why not start with something FUN? So, we’re going to combine 2 of my favorite topics, film and fashion.

I call this Cinematic Chic: Fashion on Film.

There’s just something about a killer costume in a movie that makes me want to drop everything and dramatically rework my wardrobe. Whether it’s a dress so dreamy it deserves its own love story or an outfit that screams "badass energy," fashion in film is the ultimate mood board. These are the looks that have me in a chokehold—in the best way possible.

A woman in a luxurious gold gown walks gracefully in a formal setting, assisted by another person holding a silver fabric. The scene suggests elegance and high fashion.

Audrey Hepburn in *Funny Face* (1957)

Audrey Hepburn’s wardrobe in *Funny Face* is basically a greatest hits album of Givenchy’s most iconic designs. But let’s talk about *that* yellow evening gown. Sleek, fitted, and trailing behind her like a sunbeam, it’s accessorized to perfection with matching kitten heels, white gloves, and—because drama is essential—a silver cloak that swishes behind her with every step. If I owned this outfit, I would simply refuse to wear anything else.

Collage featuring futuristic airline stewardess costumes, with real models in blue uniforms, concept art drawings, and a scene set in an aircraft interior.

The Fifth Element Flight Attendants (1997)

Jean Paul Gaultier designing for a sci-fi movie? That’s what we call cinematic gold. The flight attendant uniforms in *The Fifth Element* are outrageous in the best way—futuristic, a little scandalous, and completely unforgettable. The bright blue neoprene, the cropped tops, the structured shoulders—somehow, it’s all so *extra* but also kind of perfect? "It’s a little change from what they are wearing on Air France," Gaultier joked. If only every airline had this much style.

A collage featuring a woman in a luxurious, feathered gown with crystal embellishments. She wears a headband and a pearl bracelet. The collage includes fashion sketches, a close-up of the feather and crystal details, and an image of a hand holding a studded clutch bag.

Carey Mulligan in *The Great Gatsby* (2013)

Daisy Buchanan’s party dress in *The Great Gatsby* is a Prada fever dream. Originally designed to reflect light, in the film, it reflects wealth, status, and the kind of untouchable beauty that makes men (read: Gatsby) lose their minds. The beaded strands catch the light in the most hypnotic way, making her shimmer like she’s been sprinkled with actual magic. It’s the kind of dress you wear to make an entrance—and maybe to twirl around your apartment when no one’s watching.

Purple evening gown displayed on a mannequin with inset images showing a woman wearing the same gown.

Eva Green in *Casino Royale* (2006)

Vesper Lynd’s entrance in *Casino Royale* is what slow-motion was made for. That deep purple Roberto Cavalli gown? Absolutely lethal. The plunging neckline, the beadwork, the way it hugs every curve—it’s elegance with a side of "don’t mess with me." And then there’s the **Algerian Love Knot necklace**, which is basically its own character in the film. This is the kind of dress that makes people forget what they were talking about mid-sentence.

Collage featuring a woman in a black dress, wearing black gloves and a pearl necklace, a fashion sketch, and an image of her looking into a store window.

Audrey Hepburn in *Breakfast at Tiffany’s* (1961)

The **little black dress** to rule them all. Designed by Givenchy, Holly Golightly’s floor-length black gown isn’t just a dress—it’s a *moment*. Simple, yes, but the cut-out back, the multi-strand pearl necklace, the oversized sunglasses—it all adds up to effortless glam. Fun fact: Givenchy’s original design was *too spicy* for the film, so Edith Head had to make it more modest. Even so, it’s become one of the most recognizable fashion moments in movie history. Don’t lie, you’ve *definitely* considered recreating this look while eating a croissant outside a fancy jewelry store.

Fashion in film isn’t just about looking pretty (though, let’s be real, these outfits do look pretty). It’s about transformation, storytelling, and making us all wish we had a reason to wear a silver cloak or a chandelier dress in real life. Now excuse me while I go reevaluate my entire closet.

xoxo, Sofia