The September Issue

The book The Devil Wears Prada was apparently written by one of Anna Wintour's previous assistants and then made into a movie. Merrill Streep's character is based on the iconic editor in chief at Vogue, Anna Wintour. Known as the ice queen of the fashion world her ill-famed ruthless personality is just as noted as the groundbreaking decisions she has made in the fashion world. Before fashion week, designers show her their collections in the hopes that she will support their clothes in her magazine. As one character in the The Devil Wears Prada says, "hers is the only opinion that matters."

The September Issue gives a more intimate portrait of the renound ice queen of fashion with personal interviews and stories about her decision to become an editor at Vogue. As well as showing all of the work that goes into creating the biggest issue of the year, you get to look at racks of beautiful clothes that were considered for the magazine. Grace Coddington, creative director, is a more likeable character who knows every piece of clothing to enter the building. She toils away each month and dreams up the whimsical editorials we see each month.

Unlike the writer of Devil Wears Prada, the director of The September Issue didn't fall into the trap of playing to the glamour of the industry. It shows a side of the industry that is not often seen by us lay men while still providing a beautiful and entertaining documentary.