The September Issue honed into theaters this past September having many peoples eyebrows up as to what to expect.

Anna Wintour – the editor at large at American Vogue Magazine, is the real ‘Devil Wears Prada.’ She is not as demanding as Miranda Priestly but sure enough is as chilly and intriguing nonetheless throughout the documentary.

Although the film was clearly about the makings of the most important, largest in size and scale issue of the year, the Fashion issue which is: The September Issue, the previews allowed us to feel we’d get a real taste for Anna. We do -get the Anna through interview and her working the office and the Fashion shows. Anna still is stiff and gives a small amount to a world that she is rather Large in.

Anna’s decision making is a bit chilly -but Anna knows best and even if it can ruffle any of her fellow colleagues feathers, what Anna says, goes.

Head designers and Creative Directors of some of the top of the line Couture houses such as, Donna Karen, Oscar de la Renta, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gautier, YSL and new comer Thakoon to name a few, all alike, depend on Anna’s input: yay or nay.

Wintour’s blank stares are classic- they embody some of her disdain for what she doesn’t  approve of- quite comical actually. The bob-toting diva has to be present at high end fashion shows. It’s a must! The emphasis in the film for her to be there is imperative and the show will not start unless Anna is seated front and center. Talk about power in the $300 Billion dollar Fashion industry. Technically we can say Anna run’s this town, the Fashion town that is.

Vogue would be incomplete without the antics and fabulousness that is, Andre Leon Talley.

But behind the doors of Vogue is Anna’s right hand woman and head Creative Director,

Grace Coddington. Grace is responsible for some of the best shoots/spreads in Vogue history.

Be it that Grace has worked for British Vogue and American Vogue for over 40 years.

She began working at American Vogue when Anna Wintour began in 1988. Within the film

we get a closer look into Grace’s life. Her creative direction and loyalty to Vogue is uncanny.

She is a dynamic force, and in her youth was a model whom graced the cover as well.

Her passion for her craft is truly inspiring and is well noted in the film. Truthfully The September Issue embodied Grace far beyond it did Anna. But don’t get it twisted Grace is sweet and great at  what she does, but is no push over and lets Anna know it whenever she can in the most fun mannered way.  You have got to love that when your dealing with someone like Anna. It helped the film move a long and added a softness to the fab/high paced portion of the film.

We never really realize the amount of work it takes to put together a magazine and even more so one like Vogue’s September Issue, this film documented the fast pace, great fashion, creativity and hard work to make it all come together.

If you love fashion you will love the  peak into Anna’s world and love how Grace captured the hearts of viewers with her passion. Definitely a must see for Fashionista’s alike: I’d give it 4 stars!

~Tamina B.