Scorpio: Alain Delon’s Black Blazers
Alain Delon as Jean Laurier in Scorpio (1973) Vitals Alain Delon as Jean Laurier, aka “Scorpio”, dangerous freelance assassin, former French paratrooper, and cat lover Washington, D.C., and Vienna,...
View ArticleRichard Burton’s Brown Tweed Jacket in The Sandpiper
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton during production of The Sandpiper (1965) Vitals Richard Burton as Dr. Edward Hewitt, boarding school headmaster Big Sur, California, Spring 1965 Film: The Sandpiper...
View ArticleThe Sopranos: Paulie’s Black Velvet Tracksuit
Tony Sirico as “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri in “The Strong, Silent Type”, the tenth episode of the fourth season of The Sopranos. Vitals Tony Sirico as “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri, mob captain and Army...
View ArticleOnce a Thief: Alain Delon’s Sheepskin Coat and Ford Model A
Alain Delon as Eddie Pedak in Once a Thief (1965) Vitals Alain Delon as Eddie Pedak, reformed thief San Francisco, Spring 1965 Film: Once a Thief Release Date: September 8, 1965 Director: Ralph Nelson...
View ArticleThe Godfather, Part III: Vincent Mancini’s Leather Jacket
Andy Garcia as Vincent Mancini in The Godfather, Part III (1990) Vitals Andy Garcia as Vincent Mancini, hotheaded mob enforcer New York City, Spring 1979 Film: The Godfather Part III Release Date:...
View ArticleThe Sound of Music: Christopher Plummer’s Flap-Pocket Country Suits
Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1965) Vitals Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, widowed ex-Imperial Austro-Hungarian Navy officer Salzburg, Austria,...
View ArticleMad Men: Don Draper’s Decade of Black Tie
Jon Hamm as Don Draper on Mad Men (Episode 1.05: “5G”). Vitals Jon Hamm as Don Draper, mysterious and award-winning Madison Avenue ad man Series: Mad Men Creator: Matthew Weiner Costume Designer: Janie...
View ArticleMarriage on the Rocks: Sinatra’s Double-Breasted Olive Cardigan
Frank Sinatra in Marriage on the Rocks (1965) Vitals Frank Sinatra as Dan Edwards, workaholic advertising executive Los Angeles, Fall 1965 Film: Marriage on the Rocks Release Date: September 24, 1965...
View ArticleRod Taylor’s Velvet-Trimmed Dinner Jacket in The Glass Bottom Boat
Rod Taylor as Bruce Templeton in The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) Vitals Rod Taylor as Bruce Templeton, charismatic aerospace lab chief Long Beach, California, Spring 1966 Film: The Glass Bottom Boat...
View ArticleOne Night in Miami: Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke
Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami (2020) Vitals Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke, “King of Soul” Miami, February 25, 1964 Film: One Night in Miami Release Date: December 25, 2020 Director:...
View ArticleThe Godfather, Part II: Michael Corleone’s Navy Jacket and Cravats
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974) Vitals Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, calculating Mafia boss Havana, December 1958, and Lake Tahoe, Spring 1959 Film: The Godfather Part II...
View ArticleFor Your Eyes Only: Kristatos’ Cream Padded Jacket
Julian Glover as Aristotle Kristatos in For Your Eyes Only (1981)Photo sourced from thunderballs.org. Vitals Julian Glover as Aristotle Kristatos, urbane but dangerous heroin smuggler St. Cyril’s,...
View ArticleA Bullet for Pretty Boy: Fabian’s Navy Suit
Fabian Forte as Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd in A Bullet for Pretty Boy (1970) Vitals Fabian Forte as Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, Depression-era bank robber Kansas City, Spring 1930 and 1931 Film: A...
View ArticleJames Caan in Thief: Frank’s Black Leather Jacket
James Caan as Frank in Thief (1981) Vitals James Caan as Frank, professional jewel thief Chicago, Spring 1980 Film: Thief Release Date: March 27, 1981 Director: Michael Mann Costume Supervisor: Jodie...
View ArticleThe Yakuza: Ken Takakura in Blue Denim
Ken Takakura as Ken Tanaka in The Yakuza (1974) Vitals Ken Takakura as Ken Tanaka, disciplined ex-Yakuza Kyoto, Japan, Spring 1974 Film: The Yakuza Release Date: December 28, 1974 Director: Sydney...
View ArticleGene Barry’s Fawn Suit as Dr. Ray Flemming in Prescription: Murder
Gene Barry as Dr. Ray Flemming on Prescription: Murder, the TV pilot movie that led to Columbo Vitals Gene Barry as Dr. Ray Flemming, smarmy psychiatrist Los Angeles, Spring 1967 Film: Prescription:...
View ArticleBugsy’s Houndstooth Sports Coat
Warren Beatty as Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel in Bugsy (1991) Vitals Warren Beatty as Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, “celebrity” gangster and casino builder Los Angeles, Spring 1945 and Las Vegas, Fall 1946 Film:...
View ArticleThe Office: Michael Scott’s Birthday Suit
Steve Carell as Michael Scott on The Office (Episode 2.19: “Michael’s Birthday”) Vitals Steve Carell as Michael Scott, paper sales regional manager Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 2006 Series: The Office...
View ArticleThe Honeymoon Machine: Steve McQueen’s Blue Sweater
Steve McQueen in The Honeymoon Machine (1961) Vitals Steve McQueen as LT Ferguson “Fergie” Howard, enterprising U.S. Navy officer Venice, Summer 1961 Film: The Honeymoon Machine Release Date: August...
View ArticleJames Caan in Thief: Frank’s ’80s Gray Leather Blousons
James Caan as Frank in Thief (1981) Vitals James Caan as Frank, professional jewel thief Chicago, Spring 1980 Film: Thief Release Date: March 27, 1981 Director: Michael Mann Costume Supervisor: Jodie...
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