The other morning I woke up and felt like watching a film so I thought let me find a fashion film and write a review for you. So here it is ...
Bill's thirst for finding new fashion on the street is quite inspirational. Running into the middle of the street just to make sure he captures that striking outfit in the right moment.
'The best fashion show is definitely on the street, always has been and always will be.' - Bill Cunningham
I think that I need to venture outside the box and stop being so safe and stop wearing things that everyone else would wear.
'We all get dressed for Bill!' - Anna Wintour
The dedication and the amount of effort Bill puts into every column is remarkable. He makes sure he stays at that computer screen with his editor until the job is done and the job is only done when he's happy, this is normally when the newspaper spread is 'perfect'.
In wind, rain or sunshine Bill is always out finding his next story. It's like he never stops working! It makes me think no matter the weather fashion will never disappear.
'We are all blank canvases when we get up in the morning and we paint ourselves!' - Patrick MacDonald
Bill Cunningham looks like your everyday man with a bike, workers jacket and high vis jacket (at night) but the talent inside of him is one no one could ever replace.
Would you have ever thought that Bill Cunningham had time to go to church? With the amount of time he spends married to his craft I'm surprised he still takes out the time!
Bills style is functional and resourceful. His jacket has many pockets to hold his equipment and belongings and the workman jacket he wears underneath it is cheap and cheerful. Due to the nature of his work he doesn't see the need to buy expensive jackets when his camera is going to rub against it and ruin it. He likes simple down to earth basic things, nothing fancy. I think that this reflects the way he works, the way he lives, and the way he comes across to others in society.
Its nice to know that some of the most influential and well known people in the fashion industry like to live simple well grounded happy lives. For educational purposes I would definitely watch it again to introduce myself to people that I may not have heard of before watching the film.
'He who seeks beauty will find it.' - Bill Cunningham
