Thursday 18 September 2014

The Silver Screen & It's Midas Touch On Men's Fashion

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In 1930's men's fashion was all about double-breasted suits, full-cut trousers, and tuxedos with tails. Then the bigger was better. Time has changed & accordingly fashion has been modified. Today when it comes to men's fashion, things usually seem to be pretty straight forward with shirts, pants & jackets though varied by color, fit and material. Although the fashion is regardless of what happens on the runways, it has been hugely influenced by the magical silver screen fashion moments.

When Fashion Gets Movie-Therapy

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The influence of Hollywood on fashion began during the silent film era. Since then whenever the evolution of fashion has taken place, it was the genre of films that took the most intense initiative. Be it The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings or Transformers- these high-grossing films often lead to a heavy surges in fashion merchandise, such as bags and t-shirts, which are examples of films directly influencing style.

The distinguished fur hooded parka, which was sported by the lead character in the Scott Pilgrim, is one examples of fashion, being influenced by cinematic aura. Many high street shops began to sell identical parka coats, as the parka had worn in the movie. So here some more eminent example that has created a few significant fashion statements, which are still reigning the territory.

Rebel Without A Cause- A Rebel With Wearing T-shirts

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The trend of wearing t-shirt might have been there, but James Dean's most notorious cinematic look as Jim Stark in the 1955's movie Rebel Without A Cause has given it a dramatic appeal to the 50's teen market & is stealing the show till now as well. The outfit, adorned with jacket, white t-shirt & jeans, is reckoned as the uniform of class of rebels.

Dr. No- The Style Of James Bond

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Since the 60s, men’s style has veered through dramatic changes. Young people are gradually relaxing the rules of formal attire & embracing casuals. Yet, the most stylish man on screen in the last 50 years is none other than Bond, James Bond. Sean Connery's utterly bewitching elegant & formal avatar in 1962 James Bond movie Dr. No still sweep the fashion genre away.

Do The Right Thing- When Right Is Funky & Edgy

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Hip hop gave a quirky edge to style in 80s & that is not ever better captured on the silver screen than in Spike Lee’s majestic examination of race relations in New York, Do The Right Thing. Lee's character, Mookie, whose baggy, sports-inspired clothing was taken straight from the streets, flaunting dynamic look that still continues to thrill today.

Oceans Series- When Being Ritzy Is Redefined

The Oceans series are quintessential beholder of stylish clothing, and generally the best example of how to pull off a comfortable professional style. The Men's clothing is the real trend setter here.

Reign Over Me- Featuring Professional Urbanism

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Reign Over Me, a movie that was poorly accepted by the box office features style that has emerged in New York and similar cityscapes as of recent. Both of the characters played by Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle are stylish in their own individual way, with dark coats accented by bright shirts and ties. With unique accents to their style, this movie embodies the kind of urban style that becomes increasingly popular today.

What To Say Finally

Be it Will Smith, carrying formal very casually in the movie Hitch, or Richard Gere's character, dressed head to toe in Armani, in American Gigolo- all have make an immensely ritzy impact on today's men & how they look stylish, still having an edgy individuality.

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