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Overview

A documentary portrait of the Jewish Egyptian designer Gaby Aghion (1921–2014), founder of the French fashion house Chloé. With clients such as Brigitte Bardot, Jackie Kennedy, and Maria Callas, Aghion transformed the clothing industry with clothes that went against the concept of haute couture to give women lighter, more wearable wardrobes. An empowering and revolutionary figure, Aghion is the subject of this colorful, immersive documentary by French director Isabelle Cottenceau and producer Sophie Jeaneau. The documentary uses previously unseen archival footage and images as well as a recreated interview with Aghion herself to paint a picture of an extraordinary woman and period in history for the fashion world. The film is a worthy tribute to Aghion, also a committed political figure and intellectual, who is believed to have invented the very concept of prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear clothing.

Co-Presented with Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) and MJAM.