"Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf's" is a documentary about the famous department store in New York City. It's a great intro to modern fashion in many ways, showing you faces to put with the names of current designers young and old (with a particular concentration on Americans) and also discussing the merchandising process that is so important to building and maintaining a fashion house. And, if you grew up loving "Mannequin" (as I did), they show the process of creating their famous window displays!
Fun fact that is briefly mentioned but not overly discussed: During the first half of the 20th century, the major department stores sold couture that was made onsite to fit the customer, having licensed patterns from the major European houses. This way ladies could get the European fashion without all that time-consuming travel - Neiman's would happily take your measurements in Dallas and sew up your Chanel suit made to order!
Fun fact that is briefly mentioned but not overly discussed: During the first half of the 20th century, the major department stores sold couture that was made onsite to fit the customer, having licensed patterns from the major European houses. This way ladies could get the European fashion without all that time-consuming travel - Neiman's would happily take your measurements in Dallas and sew up your Chanel suit made to order!
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