consumerism and fashion

His films like 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Moulin Rouge!' celebrate and critique excess, luxury, and the intoxicating allure of consumer spectacle through maximalist visual style.

His work, particularly in music videos and films, deconstructs consumer culture, celebrity worship, and the performative nature of identity in contemporary society.

Her films examine wealth, materialism, and fashion-obsessed lifestyles with a contemplative lens, as seen in 'Marie Antoinette' and 'The Bling Ring.'