What hooked me into the fashion world was never labels – it’s always been fashion as an art form. I’m just as wowed by artists’ inspiration as I am at the finished products. Sometimes it’s hard for designers to get their messages across in mere words: ever tried to articulate your love, your vision, your art? It’s not easy.

Here’s a list of some of my mini film favorites of designers sharing their passion. Think of this as a fashion inspiration mix tape, just for you.

Amy’s Mix: Girls on Film

cmarchuska

What can you do with a scarf? See designer Christine Marchuska herself in the last shot lifting her own.

Samantha Pleet

Au Revoir Simone and a cool newspaper-riddled wall is always inspiring.

Reet Aus

She designs for swanky boutiques but also, movies…

Feral Childe

Always quirky and artsy and makes me giggle.

Mothlove

Is just plain beautiful.

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