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    Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2

    20 Feb ’14 /

    This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket…

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  • Clothes from 1960s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14 /

    The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The Italian Job (1969) needs any introduction at all it might be possible you’ve been in a coma for the past 40 years. It’s so well known and so well loved that were it not for the fact that no-one has really delved into the sartorial details of Michael Caine’s suits there would be nothing left to talk about. As it happens we have spent time studying and researching The Italian…

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  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    All About Bond: A Book of 007 Photographs By Terry O’Neill

    8 Oct ’12 /

    A new compilation of sartorially revealing James Bond photographs by Terry O’Neill.

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    Designing 007 Exhibition: Costumes Galore

    16 Jul ’12 /

    A look at the costumes you can expect to see and enjoy at Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

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    Video: Designing James Bond’s Suits: Connery to Craig

    2 Jul ’12 /

    A new web documentary analysing the look of James Bond.

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