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Scent of a Woman: Al Pacino’s Navy Striped Suit
Al Pacino as Lt. Col. Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman (1992) Vitals Al Pacino as Frank Slade, blind and bitter retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel New York City to New Hampshire, Fall 1992 Film: Scent...
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Robert Redford’s Tweed Jacket and Navy Polo in The Way We Were
Robert Redford as Hubbell Gardner in The Way We Were (1973) Vitals Robert Redford as Hubbell Gardiner, Hollywood screenwriter Malibu, California, September 1947 Film: The Way We Were Release Date:...
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The Seinfeld Suede Jacket
Jerry Seinfeld on Seinfeld (Episode 2.03: “The Jacket”) Vitals Jerry Seinfeld, observational comedian New York City, Winter 1990 Series: Seinfeld Episode: “The Jacket” (Episode 2.03) Air Date: February...
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Paris Blues: Sidney Poitier’s Jazzy Flannel Suit
Sidney Poitier as Eddie Cook in Paris Blues (1961) Vitals Sidney Poitier as Eddie Cook, expatriate jazz saxophonist Paris, Fall 1960 Film: Paris Blues Release Date: September 27, 1961 Director: Martin...
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Austin Powers’ Red Suit in Las Vegas
Mike Myers in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Vitals Mike Myers as Austin Powers, swingin’ secret agent Las Vegas, Summer 1997 Film: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery...
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A Place in the Sun: Montgomery Clift’s Leather Jacket and Aloha Shirt
Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun (1951) Vitals Montgomery Clift as George Eastman, dangerously ambitious factory executive Carthage, Missouri to “Loon Lake”, Spring to Summer...
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Out of Sight: George Clooney’s Glen Plaid Suit
On George Clooney’s 60th birthday, I’m delighted to present a guest post contributed by my new friend, Ken Stauffer, featuring one of Clooney’s most stylish roles to date. George Clooney as Jack Foley...
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Psycho: Norman Bates in Corduroy
Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) Vitals Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, mother-obsessed motel proprietor and amateur bird taxidermist Fairvale, California, Fall 1959 Film: Psycho...
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M: The Safecracker
Gustaf Gründgens in M (1931) Vitals Gustaf Gründgens as “The Safecracker”, criminal community leader Berlin, Fall 1930 Film: M (German title: M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder) Release Date: May 11,...
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A New Leaf: Walter Matthau’s Gray Pinstripe Suit
Walter Matthau as Henry Graham in A New Leaf (1971) Vitals Walter Matthau as Henry Graham, self-serving profligate New York City, Summer 1969 Film: A New Leaf Release Date: March 11, 1971 Director:...
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An Interview with Costume Designer Janie Bryant
Janie Bryant, photographed by Inherent Clothier. I recently had the pleasure to speak to Janie Bryant, the talented and prolific costume designer whose credits include Mad Men, Deadwood, The Last...
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The Nice Guys: Ryan Gosling’s ’70s Sportswear
Ryan Gosling as Holland March in The Nice Guys (2016) Vitals Ryan Gosling as Holland March, unscrupulous private detective and single dad Los Angeles, Fall 1977 Film: The Nice Guys Release Date: May...
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Jimmy Stewart’s Undercover Denim Jacket in The FBI Story
James Stewart as agent John “Chip” Hardesty in The FBI Story (1959) Vitals James Stewart as John “Chip” Hardesty, earnest FBI agent Oklahoma, June 1930 Film: The FBI Story Release Date: October 1959...
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Goodbye, Columbus: Neil’s Date Night Seersucker
Richard Benjamin as Neil Klugman in Goodbye, Columbus (1969) Vitals Richard Benjamin as Neil Klugman, listless library employee and Army veteran Westchester, New York, Summer 1968 Film: Goodbye,...
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The Sopranos: Tony’s Taupe Rhombus-Print Shirt
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode 3.02: “Proshai, Livushka”) Vitals James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, New Jersey mob boss New Jersey, Fall 2000 and Spring 2002 Series: The...
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The Deep: Nick Nolte’s Chambray Shirt at Sea
Nick Nolte as David Sanders in The Deep (1977) Vitals Nick Nolte as David Sanders, vacationing scuba diver Off the Bermuda coast, Summer 1976 Film: The Deep Release Date: June 17, 1977 Director: Peter...
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Bob Hope in Road to Bali
Bob Hope as Harold Gridley in Road to Bali (1952) Vitals Bob Hope as Harold Gridley, traveling comedian, “sportsman, raconteur, polo player, and all-around good egg” South Pacific, Spring 1952 Film:...
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Mad Men: Don’s Blue Knit Golf Shirt for Memorial Day
Jon Hamm as Don Draper on Mad Men (Episode 2.06: “Maidenform”) Vitals Jon Hamm as Don Draper, mysterious ad man and Korean War veteran Ossining, New York, Spring 1962 Series: Mad Men Episode:...
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Six Feet Under: Nathaniel’s Afterlife Aloha Shirt
Richard Jenkins as Nathaniel Fisher Sr. in the Six Feet Under pilot episode Vitals Richard Jenkins as Nathaniel Fisher, Sr., recently deceased funeral director Los Angeles, December 2000 Series: Six...
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Dressing for Summer Travel: Road Trips and Airplanes
Sidney Poitier’s tropical shirt in Lilies of the Field (1963) takes his style to the next level behind the wheel of his road-ready station wagon. With this summer looking like more of a realistic...
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