Drawing inspiration from the silver screen is nothing new. Since the very beginning of cinema, we have found our idols on the silver screen. After all, let's admit it, who among us hasn't imagined themselves at least for a moment as that Steve McQueen in a white T-shirt and leather jacket behind the wheel of a Mustang, or George Clooney in a perfect suit preparing to pull off the heist of the century for the whole world. But fantasies that, unfortunately, end in front of the mirror don't have to be confined to the deepest corners of our minds. Where else to look for better inspiration than in Hollywood blockbusters? So that you don't get lost in the maze of thousands of films, we took on the "painful task" and, with popcorn in hand, immersed ourselves for hours in the best films in history, so that we could recommend only the crème de la crème of the most stylish films.
Breathless – Out of Breath
In black-and-white films, everyone was stylish. But Breathless launched Belmondo's career and the style for which we admire him to this day. Add the fantastic Jean Seberg to the young Marseille thief, and one of the most influential films of the French New Wave is born.
Bullitt – The Bullitt Case
Black turtleneck, black jeans, and a tough expression. In short, a thriller as it should be. A tough cop driving a Ford Mustang played by Steve McQueen—nothing can compare to that. If you haven't seen Bullitt yet, you'd better not tell anyone about it and remedy this injustice as soon as possible.
Plein Soleil – Full Sun
You may know Alain Delon's first major film in a modern interpretation as The Talented Mr. Ripley with Matt Damon. But the original adaptation of the novel of the same name is definitely worth seeing for its style. Unbuttoned shirt, dark blue sailor chinos, summer inspiration as plain as day.
Oceans 11 – Danny's Eleven
Did you think that Danny Ocean's and Rusty Ryan's grey Savile Row suits played by George Clooney and Brad Pitt were perfection itself? You haven't seen the original Ocean's Eleven yet... The original film shot in the sixties features Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davies Jr., and Peter Lawford in the lead roles, and we think nothing more needs to be added to that.
Three Days of the Condor – Three Days of the Condor
Sydney Pollack's political thriller, highlighting the social mood of the Watergate era, is perhaps even more relevant today than in the seventies. And not only in terms of the plot. Robert Redford's grey tweed jacket, denim shirt and jeans, and black sweater is a smart casual look par excellence that we would approve of any day of the week.
Reservoir Dogs - Reservoir Dogs
Want to know how to properly pull off a look with a black suit and narrow tie? Watch Reservoir Dogs. The nineties are making a furious comeback in fashion, and Tarantino's first film is full of great outfits. Add Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, and Tim Roth, and a stylish evening is guaranteed.
James Bond: Casino Royale
What kind of stylish film list would this be without James Bond. This time we choose one of the later interpretations. Daniel Craig kicks off a casual look on the beach in Barbados, only to show you how a proper man should look on a train ride, while at the destination he pulls out his, as you might expect, perfect
Black Tie.
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