11 Cool Movie Characters Who Inspire Professional Style

11 Cool Movie Characters Who Inspire Professional Style 11 Cool Movie Characters Who Inspire Professional Style Image Source: Warner BrothersThe  strongest cinema characters require strong wardrobes to make an impression. So it’s no accident that the most memorable  roles  from throughout cinema  history have been, in style terms, the really cool movie characters. In films set in the professional world, characters’ fashions reveal not only their occupations, but are freighted with clues as to their attitudes and motivations. And they also radiate back out into the world, creating trends that are driven by audience demands to replicate a particular look.  Here are  11 stylishly influential professional workwear looks sported by the most memorable movies characters from the past  five decades. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Christian Bale as Patrick BatemanImage Source:  LIONSGATEPatrick  Bateman, the psychopathic protagonist of American Psycho, sees the world, and everyone in it, through clothes and appearances. Played by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation, B ateman’s  wardrobe features Valentino suits, Oliver Peoples glasses and Bottega Veneta shoes. The hyper masculine broad-shouldered suit style popular in the 1980s is synonymous  with the character.Image Source: Amazon Check Price 2. Sean Connery as James BondImage Source:  MGMThought  of by many as the definitive Bond, Sean Connery epitomizes the smooth elegance of Agent 007. The  wardrobe for Connery’s  Bond films reflects this, with beautifully cut suits featuring such  subtle  touches  as gauntlet cuffs. Most of Connery’s suits were made by famous London tailor Anthony Sinclair, with a looser fit and narrow lapels to suit Connerys athletic physique. It’s a look that has endured to appeal to all ages. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 3. Diane Keaton as Annie HallImage Source:  MGMAs Woody  Allens most famous heroine, Annie Hall is characteristically quirky and unconventional, as is her style. Played by Diane Keaton, Hal ls wardrobe was heavily influenced by Keatons own tomboyish style, with additional styling by Ruth Morley. Featuring simple shoulder-length hair, mens tailoring and wide-brimmed hats, the look is truly iconic. Keaton’s look was part of a visual style that endured and even influences best-selling items as incongruous  as bedding! Image Source:  Amazon Check Price 4. Colin Firth as George FalconerImage Source:  THE WEINSTEIN COMPANYIt shouldnt  be surprising that the 1999  film A Single Man  directed by legendary fashion designer Tom Ford features an incredibly stylish main character. Colin Firth brings a stylish edge to the leading man role of 1960s college professor, George Falconer. The character’s  stand-out looks include a brown suit, thick-framed glasses and a simple tie bar. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 5. Richard Roundtree as John ShaftImage Source:  MGMIn the  infamous 1970s private-eye film Shaft, and its influenc e on young African Americans at the turn of the ’70s and throughout the decade,  the title role was one of those  cool movie  characters  that truly  became  an enduring style inspiration. With a look inspired by the beatnik movement and the urban working class, Shaft’s signature look includes a long leather trench coat, turtle neck sweater and flat-fronted straight-leg trousers. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price 6. Jason Schwartzman as Max FischerImage Source:  TOUCHSTONE PICTURESThe kooky  prep-school style worn by Rushmore’s main character, Max Fischer, shows that even school uniforms can be made unique. Played by Jason Schwartzman in his first ever role, Max accessorises his navy blazer, red tie, white shirt and beige chinos with a red beret and a plethora of badges from his many extra-curricular activities. Adidas trainers are the only modern touch to his outfit, reminding us that despite his precociousness, he’s still a teenage boy. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 7.  Meryl Streep as Miranda PriestlyImage Source:  TWENTIETH-CENTURY FOXReportedly  inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour (see below), Miranda Priestly has a  modern era-defining  iconic professional look, with a wardrobe that encompasses towering high heels, pencil skirts, fur, snakeskin and luxe accessories. Played by Meryl Streep, Miranda Priestly has a polished appearance that reflects  her impenetrable personalityâ€"for cool movie characters in Priestly’s case, read ‘terrifying’! Image Source:  Amazon Check Price 8. Samuel L. Jackson as Jules WinnfieldImage Source:  MIRAMAXThis  movie takes the stylebook of cool movie characters  to extremes. In accordance  with writer/director Quentin Tarantinos belief that all professional criminals wear a black suit, white shirt and black tie, Jules Winnfields attire in Pulp Fiction is classic and monotone. It’s the accessories that bring the character, played by Samuel L. Jackson, t o life. The  gold jewellery, jheri-curled hairstyle and intricate facial hair, vividly  convey the sense of  a man who isn’t scared to stand out, despite his predominantly monochrome colour scheme of choice. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 9. Zooey Deschanel as Summer FinnImage Source:  FOX SEARCHLIGHTIf any  film character acts as an office-working everywoman providing realistic fashion inspiration for the workplace, it’s Summer Finn from 500 Days of Summer. Played by Zooey Deschanel, the character dresses mostly in blue, often sporting pretty retro dresses, hair-bows and embellished cardigans. This creates a low-maintenance look that  expertly mixes old and new for an effortless feel. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price 10. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay GatsbyImage Source:  WARNER BROTHERSJay Gatsby  is not only one of cinema’s cool movie characters, but also a giant, iconic figure of 20th century fiction. Created by F Scott Fi tzgerald,  Gatsby  is a character who builds his life based on appearances, so it makes sense that his clothes would exude conspicuous elegance. In Baz Luhrmanns 2013 film, Gatsby, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, doesnt shy away from accessories and boasts an endless collection of colourful suits. Although his ‘new money’ ostentatiousness gives him away, some of his loudest outfits have created lasting film fashion moments, such as the infamous pink suit derided by  supporting character Tom Buchanan. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 11. Renée Zellweger as Elle WoodsImage Source:  MGMNo film  has encapsulated early-Noughties style quite like Legally Blonde. The protagonist, Elle Woods, is a ditzy sorority girl turned serious lawyer. Played by Renée Zellweger, the character sports numerous legendary all-pink outfits, always accessorized with Bruiser, her chihuahua. As the character develops, so does her style, as she manages to incorporate bright pink into a professional workwear wardrobe. Image Source:  Amazon Check Price