The September Issue
The September Issue is a 2009 American documentary film directed by R.J. Cutler about the behind-the-scenes drama that follows editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her staff during the production of the September 2007 issue of American Vogue magazine.
The film was released in Australia on August 20, 2009, after being screened at numerous film festivals including Sundance, Zurich, Silverdocs, and Sheffield Doc/Fest. It was released in select theaters in the United States on August 28, 2009, by Roadside Attractions.
Synopsis
The film revolves around the making of the September 2007 issue of Vogue. It depicts the effort that goes into making the magazine, and the passion that Grace Coddington, a former model-turned-creative director and the only person who dares to stand up to Anna Wintour, has for the highly regarded fashion magazine. In the film, Coddington is often portrayed as the leading victim to Wintour's aggressive personality. The relationship between Wintour and Coddington reveals itself to be symbiotic, as Wintour recognizes Coddington's expertise and keen eye for design. In the end, Wintour approves most of Coddington's ideas and they appear in the final version of the September issue.Notable fashion icons
The film features appearances by many well-known and influential people in the fashion industry, from top editorial models to noted fashion photographers and designers.Designers
- John Galliano
- Oscar de la Renta
- Jean-Paul Gaultier
- Nicolas Ghesquière
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Thakoon Panichgul
- Stefano Pilati
- Jane Thompson
- Isabel Toledo
- Vera Wang
Models
- Coco Rocha
- Caroline Trentini
- Daria Werbowy
- Raquel Zimmermann
- Hilary Rhoda
- Sienna Miller
- Chanel Iman
- Lily Donaldson
- Lily Cole