Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion | Bangalow Film Festival 2025

Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion 
Dir John Maggio 
Italy & USA | 2024 | 90 mins | Unclassified 15+
Australian Premiere

Join us for a red carpet moment! Dress to impress and have your photo taken wearing a pair of glamorous glasses in our 'Red Carpet Glam Cam'. Enjoy an aperitif then sit back and enjoy the glitz, the drama and the fashion that is MILANO.

Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts at 7:30pm. 

"A love letter to the golden age of Italian fashion” - The New York Times 

This captivating documentary tells the definitive story of the rise of Italian fashion, tracing its evolution from its bold beginnings to global phenomenon.  

Set against the glamorous backdrop of Milan, Italy’s fashion capital, the film charts the extraordinary personal journeys of iconic designers and the creative revolution that redefined style worldwide and conquered Hollywood. 

Featuring a star-studded cast including Helen Mirren, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Frances McDormand, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana, Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion explores the dramatic rivalries, cultural influences, and visionary creativity that propelled Italian fashion.  

Helmed by award-winning filmmaker John Maggio, this documentary is the definitive tribute to Italian fashion, uncovering the creativity, ambition, and enduring impact of one of the world’s most influential industries. 

Presented by Trenery, Sunglass Hut, and the Italian Cultural Institute Sydney.