Pret A Porter

Label: Columbia
Release Year: 1994
Barcode: 5099747822629
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack

Prêt-à-Porter (1994), directed by Robert Altman, is a satirical ensemble comedy set during Paris Fashion Week. The film intertwines multiple storylines, following journalists, designers, models, and industry insiders as they navigate scandals, romance, and the eccentricities of the fashion world. With its sprawling cast, including Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Sophia Loren, and Marcello Mastroianni, the movie is a biting commentary on the superficiality and absurdity of the fashion industry. While visually dazzling and full of witty moments, its loosely structured plot divided critics, with some praising its humor and others finding it overly chaotic.

The Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack captures the glamour and eclecticism of the film, blending an array of musical styles that mirror the diversity of the fashion world. It features an impressive lineup of artists, including iconic songs like “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze, which became a breakout hit. The soundtrack fuses pop, jazz, and world music to evoke the energetic and often chaotic atmosphere of the runway. It’s as stylish and vibrant as the film itself, offering a dynamic backdrop to its scenes and serving as a standalone celebration of 1990s musical trends.

Track Listing

Here Comes The Hotstepper (Heartical Mix)
Ini Kamoze

My Girl Josephine
Supercat

Here We Come
Salt-N-Pepa

Natural Thing
M People

70's Love Groove
Janet Jackson

Jump On Top Of Me
The Rolling Stones

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
Sam Phillips

Pretty (Remix)
The Cranberries

Martha
Eric Mouquet/Michel Sanchez

Close To You
The Brand New Heavies

Keep Givin' Me Your Love (West End Mix)
Cece Peniston

Get Wild
The New Power Generation

Supermodel Sandwich
Terence Trent D'Arby

Lemon (Perfecto Mix)
U2

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