Review of The September Issue (2009) by David G — 30 Jan 2011

For the record this documentary is not going to be for everyone. To truly appreciate and "get" this film is allow yourself to suspend reality and step into the world of fantasy without any judgement.

You must realize that to some people fashion is everything and as this clearly pointed out; fashion is their bible and Anna Wintour is their god. Filmed during an 8-month period director R.J. Cutler follows Vogue's Editor-In-Chief and staff as they assemble the September issue of Vogue; the largest edition in magazines history.

From here you are introduced to various cast of characters from the ice queen herself (Anna Wintour) to the saint and real talent of the magazine Grace Coddington to the upscale and extremely bourgeoisie Andre Leon Talley.

The film itself is fascinating and its hard to look away even as Andre describes the proper way one should dress and how many times one must change their wardrobe. Yes, its easy to make fun of but these people do have an eye for fashion which is more then just clothes.

This film allows you to see clothing as art, photography, theater, lighting and so much more. It truly does take an eye to understand how this magazine comes together and why Vogue is the leading fashion magazine.

This documentary provides a new way of thinking about fashion while on occasion bashing Sienna Miller on her looks. This is a world that one must be allowed to entered to, but what R.J. does best is not judge but simply sits back and show, he never pushes or forces an opinion.

He allows us to come to our own conclusions about these people, this world they create. This is one enjoyable ride.