Kris Kristofferson’s Brown Suede Jacket as Cisco Pike
Kris Kristofferson on the cover of his 1971 album The Silver Tongued Devil and I, photographed by Baron Wolman the previous year while in costume for Cisco Pike (1973). Vitals Kris Kristofferson as...
View ArticleFreddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street
In the spirit of Halloween tomorrow and following a suggestion received from a BAMF Style reader earlier this year, today’s post explores the costume of a cinematic horror icon who needs little...
View ArticleJoseph Cotten in The Third Man
Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins in The Third Man (1949) Vitals Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, moderately successful writer Vienna, Fall/Winter 1948 Film: The Third Man Release Date: September 1, 1949...
View ArticleThe Mechanic: Charles Bronson’s Deck Jacket
Charles Bronson in The Mechanic (1972) Vitals Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, disciplined but depressed contract killer Los Angeles, Fall 1972 Film: The Mechanic Release Date: November 17, 1972...
View ArticleSuccession: Kendall’s Brown Leather Tom Ford Jacket
Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy on Succession (Episode 4.07: “Tailgate Party”). Photo credit: David Russell. Vitals Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy, ousted media conglomerate exec and self-described defender...
View ArticleThe World Is Not Enough: Pierce Brosnan’s Midnight Brioni Tuxedo as Bond
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in The World is Not Enough (1999).Photo by Keith Hamshere/Sygma via Getty Images. Vitals Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, sophisticated English spy Baku and Istanbul, December...
View ArticleStar Trek: Captain Kirk’s Depression-era Workwear in “The City on the Edge of...
Thanks to a suggestion from reader Rob Sundquist, today’s entry will boldly go where no BAMF Style post has gone before! William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek, Episode 1.28: “The City...
View ArticleKillers of the Flower Moon: Leo’s Indigo Suit as Ernest Burkhart
Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon. Vitals Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart, opportunistic jitney driver and World War I veteran...
View ArticleSilkwood: Kurt Russell’s A-2 Deck Jacket
Kurt Russell in Silkwood (1983) Vitals Kurt Russell as Drew Stephens, mechanic and former nuclear plant technician Oklahoma, Fall 1974 Film: Silkwood Release Date: December 14, 1983 Director: Mike...
View ArticleThe Cat’s Meow: Cary Elwes’ White Dinner Jacket as Thomas Ince
Cary Elwes as Thomas Ince in The Cat’s Meow (2002) Vitals Cary Elwes as Thomas H. Ince, Hollywood movie mogul USS Oneida off the coast of southern California, November 1924 Film: The Cat’s Meow Release...
View ArticleMidnight Cowboy: Jon Voight as Joe Buck
Jon Voight as Joe Buck in Midnight Cowboy (1969) Vitals Jon Voight as Joe Buck, naïve Texan wannabe gigolo and Army veteran New York City, Summer through Winter 1968 Film: Midnight Cowboy Release Date:...
View ArticleWhen Harry Met Sally: Harry’s Leather Flight Jacket
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally (1989) Vitals Billy Crystal as Harry Burns, sarcastic political consultant and recent divorcée New York City, Fall 1987 Film: When Harry Met Sally…...
View ArticleMurder on the Orient Express: Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot
Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Vitals Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, meticulous Belgian detective The Orient Express, December 1935 Film: Murder on the Orient...
View ArticleKramer vs. Kramer: Dustin Hoffman’s M-65 Field Jacket
Dustin Hoffman and Justin Henry in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Vitals Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, ad man and divorced dad New York City, January 1979 Film: Kramer vs. Kramer Release Date: December 19,...
View ArticleAnd Justice for All: Al Pacino’s Corduroy Jacket on Thanksgiving
Al Pacino in …And Justice for All (1979) Vitals Al Pacino as Arthur Kirkland, determined defense attorney Baltimore, Fall and Winter 1978 Film: …And Justice for All Release Date: October 19, 1979...
View ArticleMaestro: Lenny’s “Holiday Houndstooth” Jacket and Turtleneck on Thanksgiving
Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro (2023) Vitals Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, acclaimed conductor New York City, Thanksgiving 1971 Film: Maestro Release Date: November 22, 2023...
View ArticleScrooged: Bill Murray’s Navy Pinstripe Suit
Bill Murray as Frank Cross in Scrooged (1988) Vitals Bill Murray as Frank Cross, cynical TV executive New York City, December 1988 Film: Scrooged Release Date: November 23, 1988 Director: Richard...
View ArticleJeff Bridges in Starman
Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen in Starman (1984) Vitals Jeff Bridges as “Star Man”, an alien taking the humanoid form of Scott Hayden Wisconsin to Arizona, Spring 1984 Film: Starman Release Date:...
View ArticleTwo-Lane Blacktop: Dennis Wilson as “The Mechanic”
Dennis Wilson in Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) Vitals Dennis Wilson as “The Mechanic”, an unnamed car mechanic Arizona through Tennessee, Fall 1970 Film: Two-Lane Blacktop Release Date: July 7, 1971...
View ArticleThe Deer Hunter: Robert De Niro’s Hunting Gear
Robert De Niro in The Deer Hunter (1978) Vitals Robert De Niro as Mike Vronsky, steel worker Southwestern Pennsylvania, Fall 1967 and Winter 1973 Film: The Deer Hunter Release Date: December 8, 1978...
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