Seinfeld: Frank Costanza’s Festivus Cardigan
Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza on Seinfeld (Episode 9.10: “The Strike”) Vitals Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza, neurotic (but inventive) retiree Queens, New York, Tuesday, December 23, 1997 Series:...
View ArticleWhite Christmas: Bing’s Gray Flannel Blazer
Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace in White Christmas (1954) Vitals Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace, Broadway crooner and World War II veteran Pine Tree, Vermont, December 1954 Film: White Christmas Release Date:...
View ArticleThe Poseidon Adventure: Gene Hackman’s New Year’s Eve Turtleneck
Gene Hackman as Reverend Frank Scott in The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Vitals Gene Hackman as Reverend Frank Scott, fiery, independent-minded minister aboard the S.S. Poseidon en route Athens, New...
View ArticleAfter the Thin Man: Nick Charles’ Light Double-Breasted Suit for the New Year
William Powell and Myrna Loy in After the Thin Man (1936)… with Skippy as Asta Vitals William Powell as Nick Charles, retired private detective San Francisco, New Year’s Eve 1936 Film: After the Thin...
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 ArticleLove Story: Ryan O’Neal’s Sheepskin Shearling Coat
Ryan O’Neal as Oliver Barrett IV in Love Story (1970) Vitals Ryan O’Neal as Oliver Barrett IV, preppy Harvard student New England, Winter 1966, and New York City, Winter 1970 Film: Love Story Release...
View ArticleGorky Park: Lee Marvin’s Sheepskin Flight Jacket
Lee Marvin as Jack Osborne in Gorky Park (1983) Vitals Lee Marvin as Jack Osborne, American fur importer Stockholm, April 1983 Film: Gorky Park Release Date: December 15, 1983 Director: Michael Apted...
View ArticleThe Seinfeld Suede Jacket
Jerry Seinfeld on Seinfeld (Episode 2.03: “The Jacket”) Vitals Jerry Seinfeld, observational comedian New York City, Winter 1990 Series: Seinfeld Episode: “The Jacket” (Episode 2.03) Air Date: February...
View ArticleWilliam Holden in Stalag 17
In recognition of POW/MIA Day, observed on the third Friday of September, let’s delve into one of the first major movies to shine a light on the POW experience. William Holden as Staff Sergeant J.J....
View ArticleWarren Beatty as Dick Tracy
Warren Beatty in Dick Tracy (1990) Vitals Warren Beatty as Dick Tracy, square-jawed detective “Homeville”, December 1938 Film: Dick Tracy Release Date: June 15, 1990 Director: Warren Beatty Costume...
View ArticleLove Story: Ryan O’Neal’s Sheepskin Flight Jacket
Ryan O’Neal as Oliver Barrett IV in Love Story (1970) Vitals Ryan O’Neal as Oliver Barrett IV, newlywed Harvard graduate Boston, Fall to Winter 1968 Film: Love Story Release Date: December 16, 1970...
View ArticleDeath Wish: Charles Bronson’s Reversible Herringbone Coat
Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey in Death Wish (1974) Vitals Charles Bronson as Paul Kersey, vigilante family man New York City, Winter 1974 Film: Death Wish Release Date: July 24, 1974 Director: Michael...
View ArticleDennis Haysbert’s Brown Plaid Jacket in Far From Heaven
Dennis Haysbert as Raymond Deagan in Far From Heaven (2002) Vitals Dennis Haysbert as Raymond Deagan, affable gardener and widowed father Suburban Connecticut, Fall 1957 into Winter 1958 Film: Far From...
View ArticleWild Card: Jason Statham’s Corduroy Car Coat and Ford Torino
Jason Statham as the Ford Torino-driving Nick Wild in Wild Card (2015) Vitals Jason Statham as Nick Wild, tough security consultant and bodyguard-for-hire Las Vegas, Christmas 2013 Film: Wild Card...
View ArticleFor Your Eyes Only: Bond’s Sheepskin Jacket and New Lotus
Roger Moore as a Lotus-driving James Bond in For Your Eyes Only (1981) Vitals Roger Moore as James Bond, British government agent Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Spring 1981 Film: For Your Eyes Only Release...
View ArticleThe Silent Partner: Elliott Gould’s Holiday Tweed
Elliott Gould as Miles Cullen in The Silent Partner (1978) Vitals Elliott Gould as Miles Cullen, mild-mannered bank teller Toronto, Christmas 1977 Film: The Silent Partner Release Date: September 7,...
View ArticleThe Office: Season 2’s Christmas Party – Ranking Holiday Looks
Christmas is awesome. First of all, you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What’s better than giving presents?...
View ArticleJingle All the Way: Schwarzenegger in Cashmere and Corduroy
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Jingle All the Way (1996) Vitals Arnold Schwarzenegger as Howard Langston, massive Austrian bodybuilder midwestern mattress sales executive and family man Minneapolis,...
View ArticleWhite Christmas: Bing’s Fireside Flannel and Festive Socks
Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace in White Christmas (1954) Vitals Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace, Broadway crooner and World War II veteran Pine Tree, Vermont, December 1954 Film: White Christmas Release Date:...
View ArticleBoogie Nights: Don Cheadle’s White ’80s Suit
Don Cheadle as Buck Swope in Boogie Nights (1997) Vitals Don Cheadle as Buck Swope, adult film star-turned-stereo entrepreneur Los Angeles, Winter 1983 Film: Boogie Nights Release Date: October 10,...
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