Don Corleone at his daughter’s wedding
For the final entry of BAMF Style’s Week of Weddings, we’re examining one of the cinema’s most iconic characters. Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather. I really hope you saw this one coming....
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I’m not sure if any of you knew this, but I wouldn’t be surprised if many of you did – today is National Martini Day, celebrating the favorite drink of men ranging from presidents and industrialists to...
View ArticleBond Style – Black Tie in Thunderball
This weekend, James Bond himself – Sean Connery – turns 83. Celebrate in style with black tie and either a vodka martini or, to honor his heritage, a tumbler of single malt Scotch. Sean Connery as...
View ArticleJohn F. Kennedy’s Ivy League Style
John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. I’m apologizing in advance for the large amount of photos in this longer-than-usual entry, but I’ve never covered a real person before and the...
View ArticlePaul Newman’s Black Tie in The Sting
Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff in The Sting (1973). Vitals Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Chicago con artist posing as a betting parlor operator Chicago, September 1936 Background It’s been almost a...
View ArticleCatch Me If You Can – White Dinner Jacket
Hey, guys, remember how last year in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day we had the Week of Weddings? Well, it’s back with hopes of bringing you some of the more manly posts out there to have the...
View ArticleBlack Tie in Scarface – 1932 Style
Paul Muni (center) aims a Thompson submachine gun as Tony Camonte in Scarface (1932). Vitals Paul Muni as Tony Camonte, ruthless Italian-born bootlegger and mob enforcer Chicago, Summer 1929 Background...
View ArticleSkyfall – Bond’s Dark Blue Tuxedo in Macau
Excerpt from a promotional poster for Skyfall (2012), featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond against the familiar “gunbarrel” backdrop. Vitals Daniel Craig as James Bond, British government agent Macau,...
View ArticleDavid Niven’s Red Velvet Dinner Jacket in The Pink Panther
David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963). Vitals David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton, urbane master jewel thief and titular “Pink Panther” Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Winter 1963 Film:...
View ArticleSonny Corleone’s Groomsman Tuxedo
BAMF Style looks forward to Valentine’s Day this weekend with an abbreviated Week of Weddings. James Caan as Santino “Sonny” Corleone in The Godfather (1972). This is a production photo; in the film...
View ArticleGeorge Clooney’s Tuxedo in Ocean’s Eleven
George Clooney as Danny Ocean in Ocean’s Eleven (2001). Vitals George Clooney as Danny Ocean, smooth-talking casino heister and con man Las Vegas, Summer 2001 Film: Ocean’s Eleven Release Date:...
View ArticleFrom Russia With Love – Impostor Bond’s Tuxedo
Sean Connery as James Bond (or is he?) in From Russia With Love (1963). Vitals Sean Connery as an impostor James Bond SPECTRE Island, Spring 1963 (“SPECTRE Island” is actually Heatherden Hall at...
View ArticleFrank Sinatra Turns 100: High Society Black Tie
Frank Sinatra as Mike Connor in High Society (1956). Vitals Frank Sinatra as Macauley “Mike” Connor, swaggering tabloid reporter Newport, Rhode Island, Summer 1956 Film: High Society Release Date: July...
View ArticleNucky Thompson’s Black Tie for the New Year
Steve Buscemi as Enoch “Nucky” Thompson in “Resolution”, Episode 3.01 of Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014). Vitals Steve Buscemi as Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, crooked city politician and influential mob...
View ArticleBoardwalk Empire’s Gangster Black Tie for the New Year
Anatol Yusef, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Vincent Piazza as Meyer Lansky, Arnold Rothstein, and “Lucky” Luciano, respectively, on Boardwalk Empire (Episode 3.01 – “Resolution”). Vitals Michael Stulhbarg as...
View ArticleBond’s Dark Gray Flannel 3-Piece Suit in Thunderball
Sean Connery as James Bond in Thunderball (1965). Vitals Sean Connery as James Bond, British government agent France, Spring 1965 Film: Thunderball Release Date: December 29, 1965 Director: Terence...
View ArticleBogart’s Ivory Dinner Jacket in Casablanca
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a 1942 studio portrait to promote Casablanca. Vitals Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, cynical “gin joint” manager and former arms dealer Casablanca, Morocco,...
View ArticleDon Draper’s Black Tie in 1960
Jon Hamm as Don Draper on Mad Men (Episode 1.05: “5G”). Vitals Jon Hamm as Don Draper, mysterious and award-winning Madison Avenue ad man Ossining, New York, Spring 1960 Series: Mad Men Episode: “5G”...
View ArticleDavid Niven’s Red Velvet Dinner Jacket in The Pink Panther
David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton in The Pink Panther (1963). Vitals David Niven as Sir Charles Lytton, urbane master jewel thief and titular “Pink Panther” Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Winter 1963 Film:...
View ArticleSonny Corleone’s Groomsman Tuxedo
BAMF Style looks forward to Valentine’s Day this weekend with an abbreviated Week of Weddings. James Caan as Santino “Sonny” Corleone in The Godfather (1972). This is a production photo; in the film...
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