10 famous films that influenced male fashion (part I)
1. Sullivan ‘s Travels (1941)
To dress is an art and this film demonstrates in a manner less conventional. Costume of main character, Joel McCrea - playing a poor director, was actually created by one of the most well-known designers suits from Hollywood, Edith Head.
2. Casablanca (1942)
First World War had an impact on the fashion style of Humphrey Bogart. Famous trench which he wore in Casablanca was created by Burberry. Belt and buckle that perfects the personal charm remains a must-have and in our days.
3. An American in Paris (1951)
Gene Kelly managed performance to replace the classic outfit of dancers, costume and hat, with sport pants and polo shirt, after he said that does not want to behave like a man of high society, very carefully in its movements, but to dance in a relaxed pair of jeans. By casual outfit that adopted it, Kelly managed to impose new standards in terms of clothes dancers on the big screen and more.
4. Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
James Dean no longer needs any introduction. Without it, the pleasure of wearing jeans would have been never so intense as today. Inventor of “cool attitude” he founded an international trend in each of his appearance on the big screen, being a true idol for his generation. Dean’s notoriety was so great that aroused both admiration and envy: actor Marlon Brando at the time that accused him of stealing his fashion style.
5. Plein Soleil (1960)
Alain Delon once meant for most women about what Angelina Jolie today mean for men. Therefore, the memorable look was celebrated repeatedly by designers. This movie, adapted the novel by Patricia Highsmith, “The talented Mr. Ripley”; represents symbiosis of several clothing styles. Delon has managed to satisfy the most demanding tastes, in the role of “fashion victims”; able to juggle with the clothing colors and materials, that picture to be unique and original.
