Although his character is nameless and almost silent throughout the film, Ryan Gosling speaks volumes with his style in Drive. Gosling channels Steve McQueen with his worn-in leather gloves and seemingly effortless style. His staple outfit consists of dark denim jeans, a dirty white henley, and a custom-made scorpion jacket. The jacket was inspired by Korean souvenir jackets from the fifties, and becomes somewhat of a "uniform" for Gosling's character. He also sports some beautiful Stacy Adams leather boots, tortoise shell aviators by Selima Optique, and a sleek Patek Phillipe watch. Men, TAKE NOTES. Never underestimate the power of a good pair of jeans, a worn in pair of boots, and a great fitting t-shirt. Looking sexy doesn't cost a fortune. (Unless you really want that Patek Phillipe watch.)
I also fell in love with Carey Mulligan's hair in Drive. The wheaty blonde color looks great on her, and I loved the soft, side-swept bang. She also wore clips that took me back to my elementary school days... am I the only one that remembers those cute little snap clips? I don't know many people that can pull of this hairstyle, but she looked amazing. She also wears little to no makeup in the film.
Short hair, no make up, and you still look cute?! Screw you, Carey Mulligan!
Aside from the style aspects of the movie, I fell in love with the music. I highly recommend downloading the soundtrack. The soundtrack syncs perfectly with the clothes in the film. Here's a little sample.
The music and fashion (and Ryan Gosling's face) make this movie worth watching. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. However, be forewarned.
This movie is as violent as it is stylish!
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Wow blabby, that was a sick post and picture! I'll take those glasses, jacket, and shoes, But you forgot one of the most important characters from the movie! His 5.0 mustang! The styling cues that appear in the new mustang 5.0 are just as vintage inspired as Ryan Gosling's clothes and the rest of the movie's characters. The pairing of the car and goslings character was definitely something that was carefully thought out. I believe Steve McQueen's legendary film Bullit had a huge influence on this. McQueen's character "Frank Bullit" drove a similarly styled 1968 Mustang GT that is an icon in the action movie and car world. Us men should take notes on the movie's fashion, because the clothes are pretty badass, But we also need to be sure to take notes on the machinery. There's nothing more stylish, eye catching, and exciting than a hot car. Especially one with a rumbling v8 that ignites smoking burnouts in kick ass get away scenes!
ReplyDeleteWell, shoot! Maybe you should start a blog about cars in movies :) You already have your first post right there!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should, but I'm not really sure how to. Also how do I follow you ? :) <3
DeleteGo to the top and click follow :) it's on the left!
ReplyDeleteGot it, how do you make all of those cool pictures and stuff?
ReplyDeletewow jakejake... did you write that?!
ReplyDeleteAsked the same thing.. Srs.
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