The best dressed movie I have seen in a long time is Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen as Frank Bullitt. I watched it last night and I was so impressed. The other day I talked abut finding the right collar for your face, referencing A Suitable Wardrobe. In Bullitt Steve McQueens clothes fit perfectly, in fact everyone in this film is well dressed.

It is 1968 in SanFran and the suits are clean, the cars are hot. This is a must see for everyone and the ties are not really skinny, so there I have varied taste.

-TSG

Movie Poster Image from: http://www.cinema-posters.net/vintage-movie-poster-2051-bullitt.htm
Steve McQueen Image from: http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/67-68/68/bullitt/

TSG at the Movies, part II

One can not discuss recent stylish films without mentioning the name Quentin Tarantino. Two films in particular rank at the op of the "style" list, Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs.

Reservoir Dogs most memorable scene is of the guys walking down the ally (seen on the right). The matching suits adds a punch to this wonderful film.


Suits are once again the focus of style in Pulp Fiction. The black suits and skinny ties of Pulp Fiction gave a serious yet fun flare to the film and by highlighting the dress of Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, with the costume change 3/4 of the way through the film, the viewers attention is focused directly on their fine fitting suits.

Interestingly enough the key seems to be black suits with skinny black ties. A timeless classic, you just might wish to try. Or not.

-TSG

http://www.pulpfiction.com/
Quentin Tarantino
Pulp Fiction photo from: Grow a Brain

Movies and Style

So many of us get our style and fashion sense from the wonderful world of film. I have noted that on many fashion blogs right now people are talking about Oceans 13, like A Suitable Wardrobe. I saw Oceans 11 back in 2001 when it was released and it was fun and stylish, a great combo in my opinion. But what about other stylish films? Which films does TSG like?

Well, first and foremost I am a huge fan of Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick, though not a stylish man himself, brought to the screen the most stylish films. A Clockwork Orange being the highlight. Kubrick's other stylish films include Barry Lyndon, about an eighteenth century dandy. It is long and not too exciting, yet it is brilliant and stylish. The Killing and Killers Kiss are two films which are often forgotten. Noir at its best, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat, and look at those suits!

For the next week, I will post about stylish films. Please join in the conversation and post your thoughts on these stylish film classics, and possibly a couple not-so-classics (but, I doubt it)

-TSG

To find out more info about Stanley Kubrick and his films check out the non-profit site Kubrick.com

The movie poster image is from thebmrant.com

Image from Killers Kiss from DVD Times


-TSG's wife, Style Wife, wants to point out that she does not like the way Kubrick portrays women, TSG on the other hand thinks that he just had a particular attraction for really skinny women and that he was portraying them respectfully and in fine taste, please see Eyes Wide Shut as Kiddman's character has an equal role in the relationship, blahh la de dah.

TSG has now done his job and may stay off the couch yet another night, success!