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Tyler Durden Isn't the Icon You Think He Is
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Tyler Durden Isn't the Icon You Think He Is

A symbol of what?

By Brenden Gallagher September 17, 2019 18 Comments
How “Taxi Driver” Challenged Military Style and the M-65 Jacket
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How “Taxi Driver” Challenged Military Style and the M-65 Jacket

From military maniac to men's style icon

By Brenden Gallagher August 13, 2019 5 Comments
Cary Grant's "North By Northwest" Suit Is the Greatest in Film History
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Cary Grant's "North By Northwest" Suit Is the Greatest in Film History

There are few universally held opinions in fashion or in film, but the claim that Cary ...

By Brenden Gallagher January 28, 2019 8 Comments
Starman: David Bowie's Style Odyssey
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Starman: David Bowie's Style Odyssey

While many cultural figures have a lasting impact on fashion, David Bowie’s legacy rema...

By Brenden Gallagher September 17, 2018 7 Comments
Aviator Shades: Tom Cruise, “Top Gun” and the Rise of the Military Entertainment Complex
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Aviator Shades: Tom Cruise, “Top Gun” and the Rise of the Military Entertainment Complex

In the early 1980s, Ray-Ban, once an incredibly popular brand of sunglasses, were selli...

By Brenden Gallagher September 11, 2018 6 Comments
On The Road: Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation's Style
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On The Road: Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation's Style

Take someone from 70 years ago, drop them on a city street today. Would their style fit...

By Brenden Gallagher June 29, 2018 7 Comments
The Sci-Fi Spectale of Jean-Paul Gaultier's Work in "The Fifth Element"
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The Sci-Fi Spectale of Jean-Paul Gaultier's Work in "The Fifth Element"

One of the biggest artistic downsides of science fiction franchises is the same thing t...

By Brenden Gallagher May 29, 2018 14 Comments
"The Talented Mr. Ripley": A Study in Casual Elegance
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"The Talented Mr. Ripley": A Study in Casual Elegance

If it weren’t for the wardrobe, we might not remember *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. The Ma...

By Brenden Gallagher May 4, 2018 7 Comments
Be An Outsider: A Look at L.L. Bean
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Be An Outsider: A Look at L.L. Bean

It’s hard to remember a time when L.L. Bean was “cool.” Yet, the brand has outlasted ma...

By Brenden Gallagher May 1, 2018 19 Comments
"Swingers" and the Fashion Faux Pas that Swept America
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"Swingers" and the Fashion Faux Pas that Swept America

Some films go down in cinema history for their costumes alone. Perhaps they perfectly c...

By Brenden Gallagher April 18, 2018 17 Comments
A Tale of Two Affairs: Comparing the Fashion of The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) to The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
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A Tale of Two Affairs: Comparing the Fashion of The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) to The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

When [lists of the most stylish films of all time](http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery...

By Brenden Gallagher April 10, 2018 3 Comments
For Sea and Sidewalk: A Deep Dive Into The Pea Coat
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For Sea and Sidewalk: A Deep Dive Into The Pea Coat

Military surplus clothing has long been a fashion statement. Combat boots, Army jackets...

By Brenden Gallagher March 20, 2018 6 Comments
Tracing the Style Influence of "A Clockwork Orange"
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Tracing the Style Influence of "A Clockwork Orange"

Many films and filmmakers who have had an outsized influence on fashion have done so by...

By Brenden Gallagher March 14, 2018 26 Comments
An Abridged History of Dr. Martens
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An Abridged History of Dr. Martens

As with many British brands, Dr. Martens is inextricably linked to class. Whereas many ...

By Brenden Gallagher March 7, 2018 10 Comments
American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation
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American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation

Released at the dawn of the 1980s, [*American Gigolo*](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080...

By Brenden Gallagher February 27, 2018 10 Comments
The Greatest Travel Brand On Earth: A History of Louis Vuitton, Luggage and the LV Monogram
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The Greatest Travel Brand On Earth: A History of Louis Vuitton, Luggage and the LV Monogram

No name in luggage is as glamorous as Louis Vuitton. The brand’s signature checkered br...

By Brenden Gallagher February 21, 2018 13 Comments