Don Draper’s Dinner Party Plaid Jacket in “Signal 30”
Jon Hamm as Don Draper on Mad Men, Episode 5.05: “Signal 30”. From photo by Michael Yarish/AMC. Vitals Jon Hamm as Don Draper, smooth ad man Cos Cob, Connecticut, Summer 1966 Series: Mad Men Episode:...
View ArticleOn the Road: Sam Riley Channels Kerouac in Dark Blue Flannel Plaid
Sam Riley as Sal Paradise, Jack Kerouac’s alter ego, in On the Road (2012) Vitals Sam Riley as Sal Paradise, aspiring writer based on future Beat icon Jack Kerouac Queens, New York, Winter 1947 Film:...
View ArticleThe Godfather: Michael Corleone’s Sartorial Journey from War Hero to Wiseguy
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone on the set of The Godfather (1972) Vitals Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, Marine hero-turned-mob boss New York City and Sicily, Summer 1945 to Summer 1955 Film: The...
View ArticleScott Fraser Collection’s Icon Series: The Goodfellas Shirts
Ray Liotta as Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990), wearing a blue striped knit short-sleeved shirt that Scott Fraser Collection recently recreated as the “Salerno” Knit Shirt. London-based brand Scott...
View ArticleThe Prisoner: Patrick McGoohan’s Rowing Blazer as Number Six
Patrick McGoohan as “Number Six” on The Prisoner (Episode 8: “Dance of the Dead”) Vitals Patrick McGoohan as Number Six, recently resigned secret agent “The Village”, Fall 1967 Series: The Prisoner...
View ArticleThe Sopranos: Tony’s “Kevin Finnerty” Navy Blazer
James Gandolfini as Anthony Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode 6.03: “Mayham”) Vitals James Gandolfini as Anthony Soprano, precision optics salesman with an uncanny resemblance to heating systems...
View ArticleCalifornia Split: George Segal’s Aran Turtleneck
George Segal as Bill Denny in California Split (1974) Vitals George Segal as Bill Denny, magazine writer and casual gambler Los Angeles, Winter 1973 Film: California Split Release Date: August 7, 1974...
View ArticleSam Neill’s Peak-Lapel Dinner Jacket as Sidney Reilly
Sam Neill as Sidney Reilly on Reilly: Ace of Spies, with Jeananne Crowley, Laura Davenport, and Celia Gregory, who portrayed Reilly’s three wives. Vitals Sam Neill as Sidney Reilly, shrewd British...
View ArticleNightmare Alley: Bradley Cooper’s White Tie and Tails
Bradley Cooper as Stanton “Stan” Carlisle in Nightmare Alley (2021) Vitals Bradley Cooper as Stanton “Stan” Carlisle, opportunistic carny-turned-nightclub mentalist Buffalo, New York, Winter 1941 Film:...
View ArticleThe China Syndrome: Michael Douglas’ Corduroy Jacket and Aloha Shirt
Michael Douglas as Richard Adams in The China Syndrome (1979) Vitals Michael Douglas as Richard Adams, idealistic TV news cameraman Outside Los Angeles, Spring 1978 Film: The China Syndrome Release...
View ArticleBond’s Nehru Jacket in Dr. No
Sean Connery and Ursula Andress in Dr. No (1962) Vitals Sean Connery as James Bond, sophisticated and resourceful British government agent Crab Key, Jamaica, Spring 1962 Film: Dr. No Release Date:...
View ArticleJoaquin Phoenix as Joker
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker (2019) Vitals Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, aka “Joker”, disturbed and disgraced ex-party clown Gotham City, Fall 1981 Film: Joker Release Date: October 4,...
View ArticleBrad Pitt as Jesse James
Brad Pitt as Jesse James in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) Vitals Brad Pitt as Jesse James, legendary outlaw Missouri, Fall 1881 through Spring 1882 Film: The...
View ArticleSpencer Tracy’s Black Suit in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Spencer Tracy as Matt Drayton in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) Vitals Spencer Tracy as Matt Drayton, newspaper editor San Francisco, Spring 1967 Film: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Release Date:...
View ArticleThe Irishman: De Niro’s Mob Hit Leather Jacket
Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran in The Irishman (2019) Vitals Robert De Niro as Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran, tough Mafia enforcer New York City, Spring 1972 Film: The Irishman Release Date: November...
View ArticlePierrot le Fou: Belmondo’s Prince of Wales Check Suit
Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon in Pierrot le Fou (1965) Vitals Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, runaway husband Paris, Spring 1965 Film: Pierrot le Fou Release Date: November 5, 1965...
View ArticleSingin’ in the Rain: Gene Kelly’s Tweed Norfolk Suit
Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Vitals Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood, ambitious film actor, singer, and dancer Hollywood, Spring 1927 Film: Singin’ in the Rain Release Date: April...
View ArticleThe Adam Project: Ryan Reynolds’ Rogue Territory Jacket
Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed in The Adam Project (2022) Vitals Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed, time-traveling fighter pilot Washington State, Spring 2022… then fall 2018 Film: The Adam Project Release Date:...
View ArticleTitanic – Jack Dawson’s Steerage Style
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic (1997) Vitals Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, charismatic American artist North Atlantic Ocean, April 1912 Film: Titanic Release Date: December 19, 1997...
View ArticleThe Righteous Gemstones: Jesse Gemstone’s White Easter Suit
Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone on The Righteous Gemstones, Episode 1.07: “And Yet One of You Is a Devil” Vitals Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone, crude megachurch pastor Charleston, South Carolina,...
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