The world of fashion has long served as a muse for fiction, but recent television has deepened this connection, moving beyond the runway to spotlight the architects of style and the high-stakes world of haute couture. A new wave of biographical dramas has invited audiences into the private lives of legendary figures and the storied houses they built. Series such as The New Look, Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and La Maison offer a unique glimpse into a universe where artistic vision, personal ambition, economic pressure, and historical context intertwine. From the myth of the lone creative genius to the frenetic pace of the ateliers, this luxurious world fascinates precisely because it reveals the complex power dynamics hidden behind the seams.
Jeanne Damas, who stars in Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, and is herself a model and the founder of the fashion brand Rouje, will analyze a selection of clips from these iconic series. Drawing on her own experience both in front of the camera and at the helm of a major brand, she will offer an insider’s perspective on how television portrays the reality of fashion today.
The discussion will be moderated by Joseph Ghosn, Deputy Editorial Director of Madame Figaro.
