Dean Martin’s Matching Cabana Set in Artists and Models
Dean Martin and Dorothy Malone in Artists and Models (1955) Vitals Dean Martin as Rick Todd, struggling but smooth-talking painter New York City, Summer 1955 Film: Artists and Models Release Date:...
View ArticleMission: Impossible — Tom Cruise’s Black Leather Blazer as Ethan Hunt
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible (1996). Photo by Murray Close. Vitals Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Impossible Missions Force agent Prague to London, Spring 1996 Film: Mission: Impossible...
View ArticleNight Moves: Gene Hackman’s Ivory Levi’s Shirt-Jacket
Gene Hackman as Harry Moseby in Night Moves (1975) Vitals Gene Hackman as Harry Moseby, private detective and former professional football player Florida Keys, Fall 1973 Film: Night Moves Release Date:...
View ArticleBen Johnson’s Cream Suit in The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Ben Johnson in The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) Vitals Ben Johnson as J.D. Morales, Texas Rangers company captain Texarkana, Arkansas, Spring 1946 Film: The Town That Dreaded Sundown Release Date:...
View ArticleGeorge C. Scott’s Funky Brown Shirt and Tan Blazer in Hardcore
George C. Scott in Hardcore (1979) Vitals George C. Scott as Jake Van Dorn, serious Midwestern family man San Francisco, Spring 1978 Film: Hardcore Release Date: February 9, 1979 Director: Paul...
View ArticleRobert Ryan in The Wild Bunch
Robert Ryan as Deke Thornton in The Wild Bunch (1969) Vitals Robert Ryan as Deke Thornton, conflicted bounty hunter and ex-bandit Texas to Mexico, Spring 1913 Film: The Wild Bunch Release Date: June...
View ArticleJaws: Roy Scheider’s Layers at Sea as Chief Brody
Roy Scheider as Martin Brody in Jaws (1975) Vitals Roy Scheider as Martin Brody, pragmatic island police chief Off the coast of Amity Island, July 1974 Film: Jaws Release Date: June 20, 1975 Director:...
View ArticleSummertime: Rossano Brazzi’s Glen Plaid Suit
Rossano Brazzi as Renato de Rossi in Summertime (1955) Vitals Rossano Brazzi as Renato de Rossi, antique store owner Venice, Summer 1954 Film: Summertime Release Date: June 21, 1955 Director: David...
View ArticleThunderball: Rik Van Nutter’s Tropical Shirts as Felix Leiter
Rik Van Nutter as Felix Leiter in Thunderball (1965) Vitals Rik Van Nutter as Felix Leiter, CIA agent Nassau, The Bahamas, Summer 1965 Film: Thunderball Release Date: December 29, 1965 Director:...
View ArticleThe Great Gatsby: Sam Waterston’s Tan Suit as Nick
Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby (1974) Vitals Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway, impressionable bachelor and bond salesman Long Island, New York, Summer 1925 Film: The Great Gatsby...
View ArticleThe White Lotus: Walton Goggins Arrives in Thailand in a Mexico-Print Shirt
Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood on The White Lotus, Episode 3.01: “Same Spirits, New Forms” Vitals Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett, grouchy “victim of [his] own decisions” Koh Samui, Thailand, Spring...
View ArticleIt’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: Dick Shawn’s Red Dodge Dart and Beach Duds
Dick Shawn as Sylvester Marcus in It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Vitals Dick Shawn as Sylvester Marcus, impulsive lifeguard Southern California, Summer 1962 Film: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad...
View ArticleBack to the Future: Marty McFly’s Denim and DeLorean from 1985 to 1955
Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly in Back to the Future (1985) Vitals Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, time-traveling high schooler and guitarist Hill Valley, California, Fall 1985—then 1955 Film: Back to...
View ArticleReservoir Dogs — Michael Madsen’s Black Suit and Cadillac as Mr. Blonde
Michael Madsen as Vic Vega (“Mr. Blonde”) in Reservoir Dogs (1992) Vitals Michael Madsen as Vic Vega, cold-blooded professional thief Los Angeles, Summer 1992 Film: Reservoir Dogs Release Date: October...
View ArticleDuster: Josh Holloway’s Black Zip Polo and 1970 Plymouth
Josh Holloway as Jim Ellis in the pilot episode of Duster. Photo credit: James Van Evers. Vitals Josh Holloway as Jim Ellis, getaway driver and Army veteran American Southwest, Summer 1972 Series:...
View ArticleShaft in Africa: Richard Roundtree’s Blazer and Turtleneck
Richard Roundtree as John Shaft in Shaft in Africa (1973) Vitals Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, tough private detective New York City to Ethiopia via Paris, Winter 1972 Film: Shaft in Africa Release...
View ArticlePoint Break: Keanu Reeves’ Purple Skydiving Shirt and Jeans
Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah in Point Break (1991) Vitals Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah, ambitious FBI agent Los Angeles, Summer 1991 Film: Point Break Release Date: July 12, 1991 Director: Kathryn...
View ArticleLa Collectionneuse: Patrick Bauchau’s Slate Sweater and Swimwear
Patrick Bauchau and Haydée Politoff in La Collectionneuse (1967) Vitals Patrick Bauchau as Adrien, art gallery owner French Riviera, Summer 1966 Film: The Collector (French title: La Collectionneuse)...
View ArticleWalton Goggins on The White Lotus: Storytelling Through Pattern Play
The White Lotus just earned 23 Emmy nominations for its third season, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes, and seven acting nods—among them Walton Goggins, recognized...
View ArticleScarface: Paul Shenar’s Subdued Style as Sosa
Paul Shenar as Alejandro Sosa in Scarface (1983) Vitals Paul Shenar as Alejandro Sosa, Bolivian cartel kingpin Cochabamba, Bolivia, Fall 1981 Film: Scarface Release Date: December 9, 1983 Director:...
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