Why I Love La La Land

For the first of my Televised Film Recommendations, I am going to recommend the masterpiece that is La La Land (2016). La La Land is a modern movie musical that tells the love story of Mia (Emma Stone), a struggling actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a struggling pianist, who must choose between love or their dreams in Los Angeles. During La La Land's theatrical run, I watched the film at least seven times in theatres. La La Land was the first TIFF movie I "camped out" for (I think I waited in line for six hours). I will never forget that screening; that was an experience where I was actually transported to another place. Every time I think about the film I go back to that first screening. I was in awe of the journey that La La Land took me and still am whenever I relive the film. At home, I watched the film an additional five times or more; bringing the total to 12 or more. I've watched La La Land a lot. La La Land is a visual treat, featuring vivid colours, excellently composed frames, and most importantly for this conversation, amazing costumes that call to the past while remaining current (and look amazing during beautifully choreographed dance sequences).

Sebastian tickles ivories and my love of contemporary vintage menswear. His wardrobe is a goldmine for contemporary menswear. He wears perfectly tailored suits in classic colours that always kill. He also has a set of button-ups that will make you never want to wear a plain t-shirt ever again. Mia's closet is equally excellent with colourful dresses in contemporary and classic cuts and carefully considered casual clothes. She also has that perfect red tote. It's a great tote and everyone needs a great tote in their lives. I rewatched the film after writing the first draft of this recommendation and I saw the film in a completely new way. In addition to bringing me to the verge of tears, I was washed with inspiration for pieces. So much so, that I have drafted a collection based on the film. This does not mean a La La Land Televised Collection will be releasing anytime soon. But, you may find a La La Land inspired piece coming soon. During this watch, most of the scenes sparked an idea for a graphic or a piece. Now you may not be looking for references for a new range of clothes, but you can find some killer outfit ideas that you could implement into your fits. La La Land is one of the best films of the decade, it's truly a unique cinematic experience that you'd be wrong to skip out on. The hype is real, La La Land is a masterpiece. La La Land is available on Netflix and other VOD platforms.