NAT CHEDIAK ON FASHION showcases twenty-four classic films from 1929 through 1994 and explores the rich intersection of fashion and film. Beginning with Pandora’s Box (1929), featuring Louise Brooks with her iconic bob, dressed in a Jean Patou tank dress, to Robert Altmann’s entertaining and vitriolic Ready to Wear (1994), the films present pivotal fashion moments, trends, designers, and some of our favorite fashion emissaries.

The festival is curated by Nat Chediak and presented by Fashion Project Bal Harbour Shops, in partnership with Coral Gables Art Cinema.

“Film and fashion have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship since before the advent of sound. The two dozen films in our selection explore the many ways both disciplines have influenced one another over time. The historical retrospective spans almost seven decades of fashion in film and will be screened chronologically, ending twenty years ago for the sake of perspective. The approach is not all-inclusive and has been informed by the pleasure principle: if it feels good, see it, wear it,” says Chediak.

For the festival, Fashion Project’s space has been converted into a chic, living room/screening room designed by noted architect and designer Tui Pranich of Tui Lifestyle. A selection of books on film and fashion is featured at neighboring Books & Books. All screenings take place at Fashion Project, on the third level of Bal Harbour Shops. Films are complimentary, courtesy of Bal Harbour Shops. Seating at the films is limited and on a first-come, first served basis.

The films will be playing twice every day (except for Sundays which will only be at 3:00 PM). The Monday – Saturday showings will be at 2:30 PM and at 7:30 PM. The complete schedule can be found in the brochure at: fashionprojectbhs.com/films. Fashion Project at Bal Harbour Shops,  Level 3 | 786-245-2200 | [email protected]