Who is your style icon?

BDCook · Jun 17, 2007

I am getting ready to overhaul my wardrobe (thank god for bonuses!), and have been looking at pictures of the styles I admire to get a better sense for what pieces I should be looking to purchase as a new base.

Just curious which modern figures people here look up to. Obviously there are the Cary Grants, et al. But anyone still alive today?

Jsoftz · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by BDCook

I am getting ready to overhaul my wardrobe (thank god for bonuses!), and have been looking at pictures of the styles I admire to get a better sense for what pieces I should be looking to purchase as a new base.

Just curious which modern figures people here look up to. Obviously there are the Cary Grants, et al. But anyone still alive today?

A. Harris...

I'm still quite the novice compared to almost anyone here, but I've learned a lot and gotten quite a few ideas from the guys in the "What are you wearing right now" thread. I recommend browsing through that.

Omegablogger · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by Jsoftz

A. Harris...

I'm still quite the novice compared to almost anyone here, but I've learned a lot and gotten quite a few ideas from the guys in the "What are you wearing right now" thread. I recommend browsing through that.

+1

On the more general point there isn't a current celebrity that springs to mind style wise, with the possible exception of Daniel Craig, but I don't think that's his own work. Brad Pitt always looks good to my eyes, but then he would look good in a sack so that's no guide.

BDCook · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by Omegablogger

+1

On the more general point there isn't a current celebrity that springs to mind style wise, with the possible exception of Daniel Craig, but I don't think that's his own work. Brad Pitt always looks good to my eyes, but then he would look good in a sack so that's no guide.

Yup.. Brad Pitt would look good in anything. I, unfortunately, am not like that.

JetBlast · Jun 17, 2007

I would have to go with James Bond on-screen. No particular actor, but Bond is IMO the epitomy of elegance, while still kicking ass, saving the world, etc. I try to model myself after him as much as possible; sometimes it works very well.

JB

ruben · Jun 17, 2007

Bertie Wooster

Connemara · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by ruben

Bertie Wooster

Connemara · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by JetBlast

I would have to go with James Bond on-screen. No particular actor, but Bond is IMO the epitomy of elegance, while still kicking ass, saving the world, etc. I try to model myself after him as much as possible; sometimes it works very well.

JB

I didn't know James Bond wore sandals.

stilmacher · Jun 17, 2007

Since noone else honours him, I will. Johnny Depp is certainly most stylish "young" man of our times.

JetBlast · Jun 17, 2007

James Bond doesn't have to. I still don't understand what problem the SF has with sandals, to be honest I think some of the stuff on here is hideous. Last I checked I was allowed to dress as I wanted

JB

DocHolliday · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by stilmacher

Since noone else honours him, I will. Johnny Depp is certainly most stylish "young" man of our times.

Yes, I agree with this, though most guys couldn't pull it off. George Clooney is another contender. He does casual pretty smartly, though he's not a particular style icon of mine.

As far as the "recently alive," Marcello Mastroianni is one of the all-time greats.

aportnoy · Jun 17, 2007

Luciano Barbera.

Connemara · Jun 17, 2007

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Luciano Barbera.

Heh, I was literally JUST going to add his name to the list.

Some pics:

DocHolliday · Jun 17, 2007

Brown is for farmer, and for Barbera.

calvin1663 · Jun 17, 2007

jesus

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