Nucky Thompson’s Beige Linen Suit
Steve Buscemi as Enoch “Nucky” Thompson in “Golden Days for Boys and Girls”, Episode 5.01 of Boardwalk Empire. Vitals Steve Buscemi as Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, bootlegger and former Atlantic City...
View ArticleRusty’s White Silver Suit in Ocean’s Thirteen
Brad Pitt as Robert “Rusty” Ryan in Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), matching his shoes to his luggage rather than to his belt. Vitals Brad Pitt as Robert “Rusty” Ryan, casino heister and hotel manager L.A. to...
View ArticleBugsy Siegel’s Glen Plaid Double-Breasted Suit
Warren Beatty as Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel in Bugsy (1991). Photo sourced from Getty Images. Vitals Warren Beatty as Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, “celebrity” gangster and casino builder New York, Summer...
View ArticleChinatown – J.J. Gittes’ Light Gray Suit
Jack Nicholson on set as J.J. Gittes in Chinatown (1974) Vitals Jack Nicholson as J.J. Gittes, private investigator and ex-policeman Los Angeles, September 1937 Film: Chinatown Release Date: June 20,...
View ArticleDavid Niven’s Taupe Suit in Death on the Nile
David Niven as Colonel Race in Death on the Nile (1978) Vitals David Niven as Colonel Johnny Race, lawyer and war veteran Egypt, September 1937 Film: Death on the Nile Release Date: September 29, 1978...
View ArticleBAMF Style: My 5 Formative Movie Suits
For my birthday today (July 21, same as Ernest Hemingway and Robin Williams), I hope you’ll excuse an indulgent post as I explore the suits that grabbed my attention from a young age and stirred my...
View ArticleTony Montana’s Sky Blue Suit in Scarface
Al Pacino as Tony Montana in Scarface (1983) Vitals Al Pacino as Tony Montana, impulsive and hotheaded cocaine dealer Miami, Fall 1981 Film: Scarface Release Date: December 9, 1983 Director: Brian De...
View ArticleFrank Underwood’s Dressed-Down Blue-Gray Suit
Kevin Spacey as President Frank Underwood (with Robin Wright as Claire Underwood) in “Chapter 40” of House of Cards (2016). Vitals Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood, ruthless and calculating U.S....
View ArticlePhilip Lombard’s Blue Chalkstripe Suit
Aidan Turner as Philip Lombard in And Then There Were None (2015) Vitals Aidan Turner as Philip Lombard, adventurer and ex-mercenary Devon, England, August 1939 Series Title: And Then There Were None...
View ArticleCary Grant’s Gray Plaid Summer Suit in An Affair to Remember
Cary Grant as Nickie Ferrante in An Affair to Remember (1957) Vitals Cary Grant as Nicolò “Nickie” Ferrante, socialite playboy Onboard the SS Constitution in the Mediterranean, December 1956 Film: An...
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