The official poster for "The September Issue," the first behind-the-scenes look at Vogue. Photo credit: "The September Issue"
RJ Cutler must be thrilled about all the recent Anna Wintour talk. The director was the first to get unprecedented access to both Vogue and Wintour. Cutler's documentary entitled "The September Issue," chronicles the making of the September 2007 edition -- a whopping 840 pages -- through the skilled eyes of creative director Grace Coddington and Wintour herself.
The film debuts at the Sundance Film Festival this month and since I won't be making it out to Utah, I'll have to impatiently wait for wide release to see the film. I've been waiting for this since I saw Cutler's production team in the "Brights, Camera, Action!" spread in September 2007 issue.
The film comes at a perfect time, given the rumors of Wintour's departure from Vogue to become Barack Obama's French ambassador. Also funny because of Cathy Horyn's recent New York Times article asking, "What's Wrong With Vogue?" Horyn certainly expressed what's been on my mind: VOGUE IS TIRED.
The Official Sundance Catalog reads: "At the eye of this annual fashion hurricane is the two-decade relationship between Wintour and Grace Coddington, incomparable creative director and genius stylist. They are perfectly matched for this age-old conflict between creator and curator."
"In The September Issue, his [Cutler] access and insight are impressive and make us aware that he is offering us a privileged glimpse into a world that many dream about but few see."
I'll be eagerly waiting...
