Some of the world's most prominent maisons have opened their doors to the cameras in recent years, and the results are as stunning as the gowns created within them. Brush up on your fashion history with our choice of the finest fashion documentaries to watch right now.

1) 7 Days Out (2018) A glimpse into the house of Chanel is always intriguing, but now that its late guardian, Karl Lagerfeld, is no longer with us, this film feels even sadder. 7 Days Out on Netflix follows Karl through fittings, castings, and backstage at the Grand Palais on show day in the week leading up to the Maison's SS18 couture collection.

2) Catwalk (1995) Catwalk follows supermodel Christy Turlington Burns through the spring/summer 1994 shows, from backstage at Versace in Milan to Chanel fittings in Paris. Turlington Burns is not alone on the voyage, with Catwalk providing an intimate insight inside the early years of today's iconic names, such as Helena Christensen and Kate Moss, plus a look at fashion heavyweights John Galliano and Gianni Versace at work.

3) Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist (2018) Vivienne Westwood has been a strong presence in British fashion for decades, yet it took until 2018 for a full look into the designer's life to be captured on video. While Westwood: punk. Icon Activist. When one looks back on Westwood's career, there is an equal emphasis on looking forward. Watch as Westwood continues to push her brand and legacy with the same anarchic zeal that made her a powerhouse in the first place.

4) McQueen (2018) This film thoroughly explores the thoughts of the great designer Lee McQueen, spanning his incredible career. The documentary explores how this East London youngster became the toast of Paris, with a focus on his boundary-breaking fashion displays.

5) The Boy Who Made Lizard Shoes (2017) The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards follows Manolo Blahnik, one of fashion's most recognised shoemakers, as his business grows. It's a must-see for everyone who owns (or dreams of buying) Manolo's mules and more, with a who's who of the fashion industry — Rihanna, Naomi Campbell, John Galliano, Karlie Kloss — chanting the Vogue cover star's well-heeled praises.

6) Dries (2017) For the past 25 years, the Belgian designer has been a fixture on the Paris schedule, and this film provides a fresh look at his creative process. Dries is an intimate representation that offers a glimpse into Dries Van Noten's life in the design studio and at home, following his journey of developing four of his enormous, thoroughly researched collections over the course of a year.

7) Dior And I (2014) Watch Dior and I, which depicts the narrative of Raf Simons' inaugural collection at the company, for a glimpse into the world of couture. Faced with the challenge of becoming the historic house's artistic director and establishing a new vision in just eight weeks, Dior and I follow Raf on a rigorous, high-pressure journey while giving tribute to the petite mains who assist in bringing his stunning collection to life.

8) Franca: Chaos and Creation (2016) The film focuses on his mother, Franca Sozzani, editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, for nearly three decades and emphasises her innovative effect on fashion editorials while exploring Sozzani and Carrozzini's bond as mother and son. The film premiered on September 2, 2016, at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in the "Cinema nel Giardino" category, earning early positive reviews from the fashion world. It made its North American premiere in October 2016 at the 24th Hamptons International Film Festival, and it was also shown on November 15, 2016 at AFI Fest in Los Angeles. Carrozzini stated in September 2017 that the film would have a special premiere in Italy on September 25–27, 2017, as part of the Fashion Film Festival Milano and will be accessible to stream globally on Netflix beginning in October 2017.

9) The September issue (2009) It is an American documentary film filmed by R.J. Cutler about the behind-the-scenes drama that accompanied editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her staff throughout the preparation of American Vogue magazine's September 2007 edition. After screenings at film festivals such as Sundance, Zurich, Silverdocs, and Sheffield Doc/Fest, the film was released in Australia on August 20, 2009. Roadside Attractions released it in select theaters in the United States on August 28, 2009.

10) Unzipped (1995) It follows Keeve's then-boyfriend, fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, as he plans and eventually exhibits his autumn 1994 collection. The film caused such a schism in their relationship because of Mizrahi's portrayal that the two split up. Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Kate Moss make cameos, as do many more celebrities and designers from the fashion world and beyond.