In today's media-driven world, the simple lookbook consisting of stills and stiff poses is no longer as intriguing as it once was; this has prompted designers everywhere to release fierce fashion films. These couture clips not only add interest to a collection's presentation, but provide an opportunity for potential consumers to better picture themselves in the pieces by placing models in an interactive story.
The aforementioned effect is usually achieved with more cinematic, plot-based fashion films; however, some companies are taking a much more extreme approach by way of intensely controversial clips created with the intention of going viral. Examples of both can be seen in such fashion films as Mariano Vivanco's REM-inspired fashion fantasy clip, or the now-infamous Dior 'Lady Blue Shanghai' video, which features a macabre vintage feel.
42 Fierce Fashion Films
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Retro Fall Fashion Films
The Prada Fall 2011 Film Campaign is Sultry and Smoldering
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Epic Everyday Photography
Todd Cole Photographs Normal Moments With a Subtle Twist
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Violent High-Fashion Depictions
The Lisbeth Editorial by Billy Rood Showcases Cuts and Bruises
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Dubstep Fashion Films
Kristin Cavallari Sexes It Up in New Donna Mizani Ad Campaign
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Sensual Fashion Films
Going Mad by Dequeker and Mello Combines Sexiness and Vibrant Video Effects
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Kaleidoscopic Origami Fashions
The Fred Butler A/W 2011 Fashion Film is Delightfully Dreamlike
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Tattooed Head-Twisting Shoots
'This is Not My Statement' by Bartek Sejwa is Expressive
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Tropical Fashion Films
Tutti Frutti for Vs Magazine Takes a Retro-Inspired Trip to Paradise
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Futuristic Fashion Films
Ruth Hogben Takes the Gareth Pugh Fall 11 Collection to Heavenly Heights
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Culinary Fashion Films
Retro Pizza-Making in Precious by Monica Menez for Willems Wonderglasses
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Floating Fashion Films
The Rodarte + Maggie Cheung Short Film by Wing Shya
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Shoe-Obsessed Doll Depictions
Walking in Fabrizio Viti's Shoes is Fun and Playful
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New Media Fashion Films
JN Motion Showcases The Styles Current In Fashion Film Production
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Sensual Fashion Fantasies
Mariano Vivanco Captures Dreaming Reid for Rollacoaster
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Video Fashiontography
Nick Knight's Shoot of Lily Donaldson for Vogue
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Voyeuristic Fashion Films
Terry Richardson Directs Kate Moss 'Spy Game' Video for Mango
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Stripped Down Pop Stars
The Lady Gaga You and I Nymph Video is Stunningly Simple
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Nightmarish Fashion Films
The Dior 'Lady Blue Shanghai' David Lynch Short Film
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Cinematic Landscape Campaigns
The SAYAT NOVA Collection is Desert-Inspired
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Puppet Fashion Films
The Double Identity by Karolina Zmarlak Sickly Sweet
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Digital Graffiti Fashion Films
The Patrick Rochon 'Supernovae' Video Shines Through
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Moody Men's Fashion Films
A Preview of the Dior Homme ‘The Time I Had Some Time Alone'
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Bright Danish Fashion
Sleek Brand ‘Mads Norgaard' Shows Vibrant Simplicity
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Doomsday Fashion Films
The Six Lee Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Astronomical
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Suicidal Fashion Films
The Placebo/Love Drops Video by Bless By Bless is a Morbid Tale of Love
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3-D Fashion Films
Nada Shepherd "Future Fashion/Fashion Future" Replaces Her Runway Show
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Picturesque Punk Fashion Films
The Polarizing James Henry ‘Poetic Punk' Short
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Angst Style Videos
'The Outsiders' Captures Hipster Fashion & Emotion
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Dichromatic Fashion Films
Striking 'Black/White' for British Vogue March 2009
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Survival Fashion Films
The Reform Clothing Co. Ad Promotes Apocalyptic Apparel
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Preppy Fashion Films
The Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Video Sells Smart Style
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Seaside Fashion Films
Bless Mazarura Presents a Tale of Chic Seduction
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Elemental Fashion Films
The Gareth Pugh Spring 2010 Interactive Cube Video Installation
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Surrealist Fashion Film Promotions
Prada Animates 2008 Fall Collection
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Fresh Water Fashion Films
Pierre Debusschere 'The Lake' Will Inundate you in Splendor
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Moroccan Fashion Films
The Marni for H&M Line Releases its New Commercial
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Scary Fashion Films
Alexander McQueen & David Sims Present Spooky Menswear
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Psychedelic Fashion Videos
The Mania Film by Barnaby Roper Uses Illuminati Iconography
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Branded Fashion Films
The Victoria Beckham Denim Line Mixes Mediums for Marketing
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Multicolored Split Screens
Jeremy Scott Presents His Iconic Styles in a New Film
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Pin Prick Lighting
William Richard Green's AW 10 Fashion Film is Amazing
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Model-Designed Adornments
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Candy-Hued Suiting
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Casual Collegiate Captures
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Controversial Baby Costumes
The Lady Gaga Mini-Me Collection is a Spoof for Jimmel Kimmel Live
Supermodel Heists
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Slick Hipster Styles
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Provocative Polka Dot Designs
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Demented Plaything Photography
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Origami-Inspired Accessories
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Monumental Model Matrimony Moments
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Urban Cowboy Couture
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Pop Sensation Superheroes
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Disturbing Drug Depiction Videos
The Rihanna 'We Found Love' Music Video is Shocking
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Digitally Made Models
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Spacecraft-Like Sunnies
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Cheeky Fashion Campaigns
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Traditional Schoolboy Fashion
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Zuzanna Bijoch and Pat Pietrzak Headline a Sensual Editorial
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Teen Time Capsule Couture
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