The September Issue

Attention fashionistas: don't walk, run to see the latest documentary The September Issue, directed and produced by the award winning RJ Cutler.  As the former Fashion Editor at CS Magazine for six years, along with other publications, I can honestly tell you that Mr. Cutler has captured some of the pain and passion I experienced upon seeing the final execution of my team's work when the fashion pages were edited.  In this case, the editing is performed by editor in chief Anna Wintour.  No, this not about calling this woman the "B" word; this is about reality.   Ms. Wintour has a story to tell that will seduce women to shop and help them to continue to care about fashion in the 840 page, one of the largest issues in the history of Vogue.  Grace Coddington, one of the finest stylists in the magazine world, exhibits rare moments when we can see her painful reaction as her photographs are rejected with little regret or respect for her work.  This is about business; its nothing personal.  And who could argue with the 57 year old editor, who yields more power that Oprah in the world of fashion, and has run the most profitable magazine of its time?  Any one person that is, or has plans to major in fashion journalism, photography or modeling must see this film for a dose of reality.  Yes, I do admire Anna Wintour for her work of excellence and continued passion to bring us fashion that we crave.  And by the way, pay attention to Anna's hands that are void of a manicure or polish, which is something we have in common.  Who has the time when you have deadlines, children and a dog!?