

Prêt-à-Porter
During Paris Fashion Week, models, designers and industry hot shots gather to work, mingle, argue and try to seduce one another.
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Plot Summary
Set during Paris Fashion Week, this satirical comedy follows a sprawling cast of characters whose lives intertwine amidst the glitz, glamour, and often absurdities of the high-fashion world. From designers and models to journalists and hangers-on, their personal dramas and professional rivalries unfold against the backdrop of a major industry event.
Critical Reception
Prêt-à-Porter received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided on its satirical effectiveness and sprawling narrative. While some praised Robert Altman's signature ensemble approach and sharp wit in skewering the fashion industry, others found the film to be overly long and unfocused, with too many characters and subplots.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty satire of the fashion industry and Altman's ensemble direction.
- Criticized for its sprawling, sometimes unfocused, narrative and excessive number of characters.
- Seen as an amusing, though uneven, look at the superficiality and drama of high fashion.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating the film's humor and the behind-the-scenes peek at the fashion world. However, some found the plot convoluted and the satire occasionally fell flat.
Fun Fact
The film features numerous cameos from real-life fashion figures, including designers Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, and models Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista, playing fictionalized versions of themselves.
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