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The September Issue

As I sit here listening to Santagold singing Hometown Glory by Adele, I try to think of words that evoke my reaction toward the September Issue…

Pure genius / Sharp / Direct / Sassy / Fashion are just some of the statements that I think…by this I mean that the viewer gains a clear and very direct insight into a world that they would do anything to be a part of. As a fashion “insider” you go along hoping to that the world you slave for is shown in the right light and I can safely say that R.J.Cutler has done this…

I sat for 88mins looking on at the screen adoringly as Miss Wintour and her team go about creating what is referred to as a modern day bible for the fashionable and the devoted followers.

The star of course would be thought of as Miss Wintour but how wrong we are…step forward Grace Coddington…fashion royalty to those in the know. Heralded as one of the best stylist in the world, she steals the limelight with her charm, wit and sheer determination to not be in the picture, but it is with the traits listed before that she lifts the mood and throws the auditorium of watchers into fits of laughter. The banter between Grace and Anna is that of pure brilliance, as two very determined women butt heads we see pure beauty unfold as the pages of one of the worlds largest fashion magazines is created.

Those who make appearances throughout are fashion mavericks from Oscar De La Renta, to Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga to name but a few...we see how a fashion legend as Miss Wintour commands not only attention but is able to create for a house other than that of her beloved Vogue. As an outsider you see first hand the previews that Miss Wintour is subject too, not only seeing but critiquing what is shown to a world of buyers and other editors...

To conclude on my thoughts of “The September Issue” I can only encourage you to find your local cinema / auditorium / movie theatre and become as wrapped up in the words / drama / mystique as I did…you’ll leave with a sense of knowing what goes into creating a publication that is adored by the world over and just what Miss Wintour really is like…I’m just a click away from booking seats to watch it for a second time…

Until next time ABOYWonders