Sam Elliott’s Black Clothes in Road House
Sam Elliott in Road House (1989) Vitals Sam Elliott as Wade Garrett, reliable bouncer Jasper, Missouri, Spring 1988 Film: Road House Release Date: May 19, 1989 Director: Rowdy Herrington Costume...
View ArticleChallengers: The “I TOLD YA” T-Shirt
Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig in Challengers (2024) Vitals Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig, professional tennis player Stanford, California, Spring 2007 & Atlanta, Summer 2011 Film: Challengers...
View ArticleDillinger (1973): Harry Dean Stanton’s Raccoon Coat as a Doomed Homer Van Meter
Harry Dean Stanton as Homer Van Meter in Dillinger (1973) Vitals Harry Dean Stanton as Homer Van Meter, doomed and desperate Depression-era bandit Wisconsin, Spring 1934 Film: Dillinger Release Date:...
View ArticleLittle Murders: Elliott Gould’s Beige Suede Belted Jacket
Elliott Gould in Little Murders (1971) Vitals Elliott Gould as Alfred Chamberlain, aloof photographer New York City, Spring 1970 Film: Little Murders Release Date: February 9, 1971 Director: Alan Arkin...
View ArticleBattle of Britain: Christopher Plummer’s RCAF Uniform and Flying Jacket
Christopher Plummer in Battle of Britain (1969) Vitals Christopher Plummer as RAF Squadron Leader Colin Harvey France and England, Spring to Summer 1940 Film: Battle of Britain Release Date: September...
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 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 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 ArticleThe Godfather, Part II: Michael Corleone’s Black Pinstripe Suit
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974) Vitals Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, calculating Mafia boss Washington, D.C., Winter 1959 Film: The Godfather Part II Release Date:...
View ArticleKiss of Death: Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo
Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo in Kiss of Death (1947) Vitals Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo, psychopathic mob hitman New York City, Spring 1947 Film: Kiss of Death Release Date: August 13, 1947 Director:...
View ArticleThe Godfather, Part II: Hyman Roth’s Birthday Party Knit Shirt
Lee Strasberg as Hyman Roth in The Godfather Part II (1974) Vitals Lee Strasberg as Hyman Roth, mobster and gambling kingpin Havana, New Year’s Eve 1958 Film: The Godfather Part II Release Date:...
View ArticleLee Van Cleef as “Angel Eyes” in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Lee Van Cleef in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966) Vitals Lee Van Cleef as “Angel Eyes”, ruthless mercenary New Mexico Territory, Spring 1862 Film: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Italian title:...
View ArticleHour of the Gun: James Garner’s “Vendetta Ride” Wardrobe as Wyatt Earp
James Garner as Wyatt Earp in Hour of the Gun (1967) Vitals James Garner as Wyatt Earp, taciturn Deputy U.S. Marshal Arizona Territory to Mexico, Spring 1882 Film: Hour of the Gun Release Date:...
View ArticleSelma: David Oyelowo’s Navy Suit as Martin Luther King Jr.
David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma (2014) Vitals David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., iconic civil rights activist Alabama, January to March 1965 Film: Selma Release Date: December...
View ArticleThe Fourth Protocol: Pierce Brosnan’s Black Leather Biker Gear
Pierce Brosnan in The Fourth Protocol (1987). Photo credit: Stanley Bielecki. Vitals Pierce Brosnan as Valeri Alekseyevich Petrofsky, cold-blooded undercover KGB operative Suffolk, England, Spring 1987...
View ArticleSave the Tiger: Jack Lemmon’s Italian Silk Suit
Jack Lemmon in Save the Tiger (1973) Vitals Jack Lemmon as Harry Stoner, cynical businessman and World War II veteran Los Angeles, Spring 1972 Film: Save the Tiger Release Date: February 14, 1973...
View ArticleCasino: Ace Rothstein’s Blue Plaid 1970s Suit
Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein in Casino (1995) Vitals Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, Vegas casino executive and mob associate Las Vegas, Spring 1973 Film: Casino Release Date: November...
View ArticleIn the Mood for Love: Tony Leung’s Gray Silk Suit
Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung in In the Mood for Love (2000) Vitals Tony Leung as Chow Mo-wan, sensitive journalist Hong Kong, Spring 1962 Film: In the Mood for Love (Chinese title: 花樣年華) Release Date:...
View ArticleSomething Wild: Jeff Daniels Goes Wild in a New Blue Silk Suit
Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith in Something Wild (1986) Vitals Jeff Daniels as Charlie Driggs, buttoned-up investment banker From Pennsylvania to Virginia, June 1986 Film: Something Wild Release...
View ArticleBlue Velvet: Kyle MacLachlan’s Black Jacket
Kyle MacLachlan in Blue Velvet (1986) Vitals Kyle MacLachlan as Jeffrey Beaumont, inquisitive college student Lumberton, North Carolina, Spring 1985 Film: Blue Velvet Release Date: September 19, 1986...
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