Crimes of Fashion (2004)

"Look, I am a fashion student. I design pretty clothes that don't include gun holsters."

Brooke Taylor (Cuoco) is a hapless fashion student.  She works hard on her designs, but can't seem to catch a break.  All that changes when she is approached by George (Chianese), an associate of her grandfather.  She learns that her grandfather died and named her as his successor in the family business: mob boss of the Sarto family.

Meanwhile, her actions are being monitored by the FBI, who intend to use her to take down the mob.  Clumsy agent Jack Lawton (Kelly) is assigned to go undercover at the school to gain Brooke's confidence.  Brooke also has to contend with mob boss Sal Hugo (Shamata), who intends to destroy her family.  Can Brooke divide her time between her classes and the family she never she had?


This was an ABC Family original movie that aired in 2004.  I remember seeing commercials for the film, but never got around to watching it.  I rediscovered this film recently on Netflix.  Since the film aired, the two female leads have become household names.  Kaley Cuoco, who is best known for her TV roles (Penny on The Big Bang Theory and Bridget on 8 Simple Rules), is charming here.  Megan Fox is the perfect foil as Candace.  Fox is best known for her film roles (in the Transformers series).

The film is predictable, but entertaining.  It is mindless fun and good for a lazy afternoon.

Crimes of Fashion (2004) 89 minutes
Director: Stuart Gillard
Starring: Kaley Cuoco as Brooke Taylor
Dominic Chianese as George
Megan Fox as Candace
Pat Kelly as Jack Lawton
Chuck Shamata as Sal Hugo
Jill Morrison as Dee
Serena Lee as Page
Anthony Sherwood as Sr FBI Agent