8 Shows to Watch on HBO Max to Take Fashion Inspiration From

Movies and TV shows are a great escape from the troubles of life. Growing up, they shaped our imagination. Now they tell us what’s trending in conversations and design. Even more so, it gives us pointers on the way we dress. 

Not everyone can rock a beret and long overcoat like the cast of Peaky Blinders or do stunts like Jason Statham. But if you’re an HBO Max subscriber, there is a way for you to get the best fashion inspiration out of your watchlist. In this article, we will list out 8 shows that will tickle your fashion sense and that’ll make you look good and feel great. 

Of course, HBO Max may not be available for everyone, which is why a VPN is required to access HBO Max. How? There’s an insightful article that’ll walk you through the way to use a VPN to access HBO Max.

Apart from HBO Max, you can watch streaming services in Australia including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, etc. on a wide range of devices. 

Coming back to the point, here are the 8 best shows you can watch on HBO Max related to fashion persona:

1. Legendary (2020)

What better place to get pointer tips from, than a reality TV competition? That is our first pick entitled Legendary. It is the face-off of 8 different “houses” in a voguing competition to win the grand prize of $100,000. Each team, or house, brings a unique look and fashion taste. The non-fiction action show is just the confidence booster we need to get out and show off. This HBO Max Original has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 and received 11 nominations (including 2 Primetime Emmys)  

2. Sex and the City (2008)

Our next pick is a comedy romance that spins around the life of 4 ladies. The story begins with one of them, a New York Writer, getting married to Mr. Big. Later, in their marriage, they face tensions and struggles, inadvertently making Mr. Big leave her. The 3 ladies are left to console her and bring her back on her feet. This picture, although released in 2008, has a lot of fashion ideas for the female viewership. It has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 and amassed 12 nominations with 2 wins.    

3. Clueless (1995)

Take a page out of the fashioned life of the rich, successful, and popular girl Cher, in this high school-themed feature. The story revolves around her fitting into Beverly Hills High amongst new friends and environment. She may seem shy and distant on the outside, but her wit, charm, and intelligence are just reserved for the right group (or person). For all teens looking to rock the next day at school, Cher’s choice of fashion has got you covered. This pick has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. 

4. 13 Going on 30 (2004)

This next pick is a classic rom-com and an important lesson of wishing for adulthood. A 13-year-old Jenna wishes to be an adult at such a young age. On her birthday, she wishes to jump into a future version of herself, and she does. While her looks and body make her look 30, her head still thinks like a 13. She can only trust a few people from her past in this dilemma as she learns to be a 30-year-old in terms of dressing, loving, and working. It has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. 

5. Bratz (2007)

Another high-school-themed pick from the bunch that takes you back to the classic fashion theme. The story revolves around four girlfriends who are, on their first day of school, asked to split into different groups. Their bond slowly breaks into different groups, but they must return to each other. This flick will give you the best of fashion inspiration.

6. Katy Keene (2020)

This next pick is sure to inspire you with the top trends of fashion. It is an epic portrayal of 4 artists struggling to make their name in New York City. Katy is the fashion designer who dreamed big and gets appointed as a personal shopper. Her friend Josie is a singer who gets contacted by a record label executive. The journey to achieving dreams gets sidelined by many challenges and hurdles in this feature. 

7. The Women (2008)

This next pick is a great rom-com circling a story of betrayal and friendship. 5 women lead very different lives and romantic endeavors when one of them gets cheated on. The girls try to warn the lady, but she is compelled to beat the competition and win her man back. Even in this dilemma, they are still able to nail it by looks. The feature has an IMDb rating of 5.0/10.  

8. The Hype (2021)

Our last pick of the bunch comes from the creators of The Legendary. It is a reality TV show that features the best of designers working hard to become the best in the competition. The game show is spiced up with appearances from superstars like Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Ferg, and more. In this epic battle, each competitor brings an authentic design that will become the hype of fashion trends. The show has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10.