We follow the rise, fall, and the return of a young New York Designer named Zac Posen. From being the fashion world's theatrical darling to his inevitable fall from grace and how he was able to surpass that as he tries to rebuild his reputation in the world of glitz and glamour.


If there is one subject I could go on and on for days (apart from films, of course), or forever even... that would be fashion. It's not like I'm fashionable in a sense, but I love learning about it, especially the people behind it. And House of Z did just that for me.

It carefully chronicled the humble beginnings of how Zac Posen came to be, interwoven into two themes - his family and career. I really loved how that all comes together in the documentary's penultimate where we follow the House of Z preparing for its comeback.

It's filled with interesting stories, genuine stock footage, and behind the scenes look that is so well shot and candid.

And most of all, I loved the appreciation for the atelier bit of it. In every documentary I have seen, most don't really put a spotlight on this theme of people working countless of hours to make a designer's creation alive. The telling that they are essential to a house sure is a great way to simply put it.

Highs 

• Candid and fascinating. 
• Well deserved Atelier people appreciation! (FINALLY!)
• A very interesting piece from start to finish. 

Lows

• None. 

I see this piece as if it's a perfect marriage of different stories all put together in one, along with great photography and personalities. It's not just because of fashion that made this documentary great, but the life of Zac itself, and how listening to one's own voice and his genuine passion for his craft was captured so candidly.

I definitely enjoyed my time with this one, would definitely recommend!