Where do you get your style inspiration? Pinterest? TikTok? How about movies? We’ve rounded up some of the movies real fashion mfers are stealing their style from, so you don’t need to keep doom-scrolling on socials just to find inspo for a new fit. Sit down and watch one of these: your wardrobe doesn’t know what it’s missing.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
The movie is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, filled with ’90s nostalgia. It’s on every Y2K lover’s moodboard.
Kids (1995)
Kids follows a group of New York City teenagers, offering a raw and controversial look at HIV, drugs, and sex in adolescent culture. Gritty inner city style featuring scuffed Converse, low-rise jeans, baseball caps, and t-shirts.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
This iconic film gives an insight into what it’s like to work in the fashion industry. The costumes in The Devil Wears Prada have real-world fashion cred, thanks to designer Patricia Field. Some things never go out of style.
Mysterious Skin (2004)
Mysterious Skin explores the complex aftermath of childhood trauma, following two young men as they confront their pasts. The film is a nostalgic nod to all that was good about the 90s, from neon colours to grunge-inspired style.
Uncut Gems (2019)
A charismatic New York City jeweller always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets in pursuit of the ultimate win. Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems is the most stylish we’ve ever seen him.
In The Mood For Love (2000)
Two neighbours begin to fall in love with each other after realising that both their partners are being unfaithful. From the very start, clothing plays a big role in the film, with suspicions of cheating confirmed through accessories. (Lessons to be learnt.)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Scott Pilgrim must defeat his girlfriend’s seven evil exes in epic battles in order to win her heart. From Ramona’s brightly coloured hair to Envy’s chunky jewellery. We know some of you got your entire personalities from this film.
Belly (1998)
The film follows lifelong friends Sincere and Buns (played by rappers Nas and DMX, making a living dealing drugs and pulling armed robberies. With Paolo Gucci sunglasses, leather trench coats, and Timberland boots, their style would still turn heads today.
Initial D (2005)
The story revolves around the underground world of Japanese street racing, inspired by the original manga series. The film showcases streetwear staples, though to be fair, anything looks good next to a vintage car.
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