Feeling FOMO For NYFW? Watch These Fashion-Inspired Shows

NYFW is in full swing, and the streets of New York are crawling with fashionistas from around the world! It’s no surprise that many of us are suddenly feeling a boost of inspiration when it come to our own sense of style, however it’s easier said than done when trying to translate that inspo into our every-day wardrobes.

Roku unveiled that nearly 28 per cent of Canadian Gen-Z streamers, leverage iconic movies for fashion inspiration, and we wanted to put a spotlight on Roku’s top movies, that are perfect to help recreate timeless and classic fits that have proven to stand the test of time. As a source of inspiration, movies have been a great way for many to determine their every-day outfits, as well as occasion outfits. From the likes of Anne Hathaway, who brought her character, Andrea (Andy) Sachs from The Devil Wears Prada, back to life, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen subtle nodes to the film industry time and time again at fashion weeks across the world.

Below, find a curated roundup of iconic movies that spotlight some of the most impactful fashion moments throughout time. You can watch all of these films and more on any Roku device, including the Roku Ultra ($130), offering cinematic streaming with Dolby Atmos audio.

• Uptown Girls (2003; available for free on The Roku Channel): Forced to get a job, a freewheeling woman (Brittany Murphy) becomes a nanny to the uptight daughter (Dakota Fanning) of a New York executive.
• The Devil Wears Prada (2006): A recent college graduate (Anne Hathaway) lands a job working for a famous and diabolical editor (Meryl Streep) of a New York fashion magazine.
• New York Minute (2004): An uptight teenager (Ashley Olsen) and her laid-back twin (Mary-Kate Olsen) spend a wild day on the streets of Manhattan.
• Sex and The City (1998-2004): Set in New York City, the series follows the lives of four women—three in their mid-thirties and one in her forties—who, despite their different natures and ever-changing sex lives, remain inseparable and confide in each other.

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