Indiscreet: Cary Grant’s Christmas Dressing Gown
Cary Grant as Philip Adams in Indiscreet (1958) Vitals Cary Grant as Philip Adams, sophisticated playboy economist London, Christmas Eve 1957 Film: Indiscreet Release Date: June 26, 1958 Director:...
View ArticlePeter Lawford’s New Year’s Eve Suit in Ocean’s 11
Peter Lawford as Jimmy Foster in Ocean’s Eleven (1960) Vitals Peter Lawford as Jimmy Foster, resentful profligate heir and 82nd Airborne veteran Las Vegas, New Year’s Eve 1959 Film: Ocean’s Eleven...
View ArticleThe Apartment: Jack Lemmon’s New Suit and Bowler
Jack Lemmon as C.C. Baxter in The Apartment (1960) Vitals Jack Lemmon as C.C. “Bud” Baxter, mild-mannered insurance accountant New York City, Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve 1959 Film: The...
View ArticleThe Band Wagon: Fred Astaire’s Gray Flannel Suit
Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter in The Band Wagon (1953) Vitals Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, musical comedy star New York, Spring 1953 Film: The Band Wagon Release Date: August 7, 1953 Director: Vincente...
View ArticleCome Fly With Me: Sinatra’s Jet-Setting Style
Frank Sinatra, flanked by the stewardesses of his Trans-Canada Air Lines flight, circa 1950. The dawn of the “jet age”—and the best years of Frank’s career—were yet to come. Vitals Frank Sinatra,...
View ArticleBond Style: Charcoal Suit for Air Travel in Goldfinger
Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger (1964) Vitals Sean Connery as James Bond, British government agent en route Washington, D.C., Fall 1964 Film: Goldfinger Release Date: September 18, 1964...
View ArticleThe Bridges at Toko-Ri: William Holden’s Naval Flight Jacket
William Holden as LT Harry Brubaker in The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954) Vitals William Holden as LT Harry Brubaker, bitter U.S. Navy Reserve aviator Off the Korean coast, November 1952 Film: The Bridges...
View ArticleThe Irishman: De Niro’s Brown Fleck Suit
Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran in The Irishman (2019) Vitals Robert De Niro as Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran, tough Mafia enforcer Philadelphia to Chicago, Spring 1960 Film: The Irishman Release Date:...
View ArticleWild Card: Jason Statham’s Black Leather Jacket
Jason Statham as Nick Wild in Wild Card (2015) Vitals Jason Statham as Nick Wild, bodyguard-for-hire Las Vegas, Christmas 2013 Film: Wild Card Release Date: January 14, 2015 Director: Simon West...
View ArticleCagney’s Chalkstripe Suit in The Public Enemy
James Cagney as Tom Powers in The Public Enemy (1931) Vitals James Cagney as Tom Powers, dangerous gangster and bootlegger Chicago, Spring 1922 Film: The Public Enemy Release Date: April 23, 1931...
View ArticleCary Grant’s Final Screen Tuxedo in That Touch of Mink
Cary Grant and Doris Day in That Touch of Mink (1962) Vitals Cary Grant as Philip Shayne, smooth, sophisticated, and suave investment executive and “perfect gentleman” Bermuda, Spring 1962 Film: That...
View ArticleGun Crazy: John Dall’s Tweed Jacket
John Dall as Bart Tare in Gun Crazy (1950) Vitals John Dall as Bart Tare, armed robber on the run San Lorenzo Valley, California, Fall 1949, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Spring 1950 Film: Gun Crazy...
View ArticleDjango Reinhardt: Cream Suit on Stage
Reda Kateb as Django Reinhardt in Django (2017) Vitals Reda Kateb as Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz guitar virtuoso Paris, Summer 1943 Film: Django Release Date: April 26, 2017 Director: Étienne Comar...
View ArticlePaul Newman’s Glenurquhart Plaid Suit in The Color of Money
Paul Newman as “Fast Eddie” Felson in The Color of Money (1986) Vitals Paul Newman as “Fast Eddie” Felson, liquor salesman and former pool hustler Chicago, Spring 1986 Film: The Color of Money Release...
View ArticleMagnum, P.I.: Green Star Orchid Aloha Shirt
Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum in a promotional shot for Magnum, P.I. Vitals Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, private investigator and former Navy SEAL Hawaii, Spring 1980 to Summer 1981 Series: Magnum,...
View ArticleIt Started in Naples: Clark Gable’s Taupe Suit
Clark Gable as Mike Hamilton in It Started in Naples (1960) Vitals Clark Gable as Michael Hamilton, Philadelphia lawyer and World War II veteran Naples to Capri, Italy, Late Summer 1959 Film: It...
View ArticleTony Soprano’s Red Knit Polo Shirts
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode 3.09: “The Telltale Moozadell”) Vitals James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, New Jersey mob boss New Jersey, Winter 2000-2002 Series: The Sopranos...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood: Leo’s Brown Leather Jacket
Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) Vitals Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton, washed-up TV actor Los Angeles, February 1969 Film: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood...
View ArticleMatt Helm’s Coral Red Jacket in Murderers’ Row
Dean Martin as Matt Helm in Murderers’ Row (1966) Vitals Dean Martin as Matt Helm, smooth secret agent New Mexico to French Riviera, Summer 1966 Film: Murderers’ Row Release Date: December 20, 1966...
View ArticleThe Irishman: Joe Pesci’s Tan Road Trip Sports Coat
Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino in The Irishman (2019) Vitals Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino, old-school northeast Pennsylvania Mafia boss Philadelphia to Detroit, Summer 1975 Film: The Irishman Release...
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