Seamless (2005)

Having immortalized designer Isaac Mizrahi in his award-winning documentary UNZIPPED director Douglas Keeve takes another behind-the-scenes look at the intensely competitive world of the fashion industry with SEAMLESS. Like a grittier version of the reality-television series PROJECT RUNWAY the film follows ten fashion-design hopefuls as they vie for top-prize in a contest created by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Focusing equally on the art of fashion design as well as its more cutthroat business demands Keeve's thought-provoking doc is bolstered by cameos from real-life fashionistas Anna Wintour Vera Wang and the irrepressible Mizrahi himself.System Requirements:Running Time 75 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 829567034521 Manufacturer No: 2956703452 Product Description

Wish it was like Unzipped

I was hoping to see the same editing genius that went behind Unzipped. The stories were interesting. Just wished that we get to see more of the footage of designing at work because the whole premise is really about how they're fighting for the prize. Also wished that he interviewed the judges more to gain a better understanding of the whole thing. October 30, 2008

A disappointment

While I understand that the real fashion world is not as "kooky" as what we see on the wonderful "Project Runway" -- OK, it's "kooky" in a different way -- I was expecting to see a little more about the artistic, rather than the business, aspect of the fashion industry. While I did find it very interesting to learn more about what is involved in bringing fashion to market, I would have like to see more about the designers' creative process. More of that and less "drama" about their personal loves would have made for a much more engaging and satisfying documentary. July 19, 2008

DEFINITELY A MUST IN YOUR FASHION VIDEO COLLECTION!!

if you are looking to become your own fashion designer and want to see the inside look of how stressful and how wonderful it is, get this dvd! you wont be disappointed, i do agree that they should have shown more of the designers points of view (they only follow 3 of the 10) but its extremely well informed dvd....get it! dont think about it! June 1, 2008

More?

As a fan of Project Runway, I was thrilled to learn about Seamless, a documentary of the fashion world and young designers.

I truly enjoyed Seamless as it did portray the reality of the fashion world and struggles of the young designers to make it. (Like Heidi Klum always say, "one day you're in; the next day, you're out".) These designers are aware that fashion is highly competitive where many don't make it or experience short-lived success before folding. Those that are still existing and struggling, especially after 9/11, are in dire need of finances or mentorship. This is where Vogue, noted fashion designers and other "head honchos" come in to help out, via competition.

I do wish that the documentary was longer by following the other designers or by covering more aspects of fashion designing, production, etc. I liked how the documentary followed their personal lives, which made them like regular people... Doo-Ri and the fire, Alexandre and his transcontinental separation from his wife, and Lazaro and Jack's adjustment to one's relocation.

Overall, I truly enjoyed Seamless as it was educational yet entertaining. September 25, 2006

More real than Project Runway...

I'm a fan of Project Runway and found I liked this little documentary very enjoyable. Seamless gives us a very real look into a struggling fashion designers world, no 8 hour challenges, no making clothes from flowers; just real people trying to get their struggling business to become a thriving, money making business. The 3 featured designers/design partners had all different personalities and made me want to go research them more. July 2, 2006

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