Trendsetter Hollywood channels suits
The suit, over the years, has evolved into a symbol of affluence and style in its own right, even as styles changed rapidly.
Gangster Squad
Are movies inspired by real life or is it the other way round? Movies are conscious carriers of popular culture, propagating and disseminating values while absorbing strains of social markers. Hollywood, as one of the world's biggest movie-making industries, prides itself on representing reality - albeit with a 'little' tweaking.
That brings us to the small details in reel that become harbingers of big trends by ushering in a new wave, or dramatically altering perspectives. One such trend in recent Hollywood movies has been the resurrection of the suit, and we can't help but think it means a little more than just the hiring of very good stylists. The suit, over the years, has evolved into a symbol of affluence and style in its own right, even as styles changed rapidly. But this ubiquitous garment managed to keep abreast of the trends, continuing to hold pride of place in the wardrobe of any discerning man.
The typical boxy suit of the 1980s, so authentically recreated in The Wolf of Wall Street, makes a style statement of an unconventional kind. Partly reflective of the influence and bloated egos wielded by Wall Street stockbrokers, it becomes a symbol of the successful man. It fashions a look both charming and overbearing, stylish yet aloof. And you can see that they experimented even back then, with suits in hues of bright blue and dark brown, heavily patterned ties and slicked back hair. The longer coat was complimented by looser trousers that somehow hit the fine mark between comfort and cutting-edge style. The crisp collar and the uber-sexy peak lapel of the jacket added a dash of oomph.
Dressed like this, no bearish tendency at the stock market could hold back the excesses of the high life. The stylish partied with panache, the arm candy hanging on their arms no doubt drawn by the pull of the suit and all it implied.
On the other end of the spectrum is Runner Runner, which channels a suave, bad boy look with its chic styling. The look is sleeker, more modern, with jackets nipped in at the waist and extreme shades - hues of black or white, paired with bow ties.
Saving Mr. Banks has the typical look and feel of the 1960s with a dapper Tom Hanks portraying the role of an affable yet cunning Walt Disney. The look is sufficiently vintage, with extravagant flap pockets and a slightly long jacket. The tailoring is form-fitting and the colour combination classic - black suit paired with a crisp white shirt.
Gangster Squad, set in the 1940s, channels an interesting look for the entire star cast of Josh Brolin, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Nick Nolte. Suits have come a long way since the days of baggy trousers - complete with suspenders and oversized trench coats. But we're not complaining because gangsters dress sharp and keep it snappy; the roomy trousers allow guns to be pulled out at a moment's notice. The actors also don shorter ties that end above trousers belted high on the waist and pull off the wide brimmed hats with lan. Though the trench coats appear never-ending, their hems grazing the shins way below the knee, the look is just so quirkily classic.
And, last but not the least, Skyfall. Really, need we say more? Bond has always dressed to kill, but here he does it with gorgeous shawl lapel jacket suits - exposing just the right amount of the gorgeous shirt - topped off with a bow tie. Are you ready to suit up?
That brings us to the small details in reel that become harbingers of big trends by ushering in a new wave, or dramatically altering perspectives. One such trend in recent Hollywood movies has been the resurrection of the suit, and we can't help but think it means a little more than just the hiring of very good stylists. The suit, over the years, has evolved into a symbol of affluence and style in its own right, even as styles changed rapidly. But this ubiquitous garment managed to keep abreast of the trends, continuing to hold pride of place in the wardrobe of any discerning man.
The Wolf of Wall Street
Dressed like this, no bearish tendency at the stock market could hold back the excesses of the high life. The stylish partied with panache, the arm candy hanging on their arms no doubt drawn by the pull of the suit and all it implied.
On the other end of the spectrum is Runner Runner, which channels a suave, bad boy look with its chic styling. The look is sleeker, more modern, with jackets nipped in at the waist and extreme shades - hues of black or white, paired with bow ties.
Saving Mr. Banks
Gangster Squad, set in the 1940s, channels an interesting look for the entire star cast of Josh Brolin, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Nick Nolte. Suits have come a long way since the days of baggy trousers - complete with suspenders and oversized trench coats. But we're not complaining because gangsters dress sharp and keep it snappy; the roomy trousers allow guns to be pulled out at a moment's notice. The actors also don shorter ties that end above trousers belted high on the waist and pull off the wide brimmed hats with lan. Though the trench coats appear never-ending, their hems grazing the shins way below the knee, the look is just so quirkily classic.
And, last but not the least, Skyfall. Really, need we say more? Bond has always dressed to kill, but here he does it with gorgeous shawl lapel jacket suits - exposing just the right amount of the gorgeous shirt - topped off with a bow tie. Are you ready to suit up?
