August 2012 ~ Seen On-Screen

In the first of a two-part post, I will be looking at the amazing style on display thanks to the release of the final instalment of the Batman trilogy.

Not too long ago, I went to see The Dark Knight Rises. Now, I've had several debates on the overall rating of the film (which I believe is a 6.5 out of 10; definitely not worthy of the hype surrounding it) but one thing I can agree on with the people I've had discussions with, is that the wardrobe was outstanding. For me two characters stood out in particular these being Bane and Lucius Fox.

BANE:
The classic villain, Bane had a air of charm about him, which was partly down to his choice of clothing. Lindy Hemming, the films costume designer opted for military/ Euorpean revolutionary to depict Bane, a trend I suspect many men will be adhering to this Autumn/Winter.

What was originally meant to be a Barbour waxed jacket, Hemming instead opted for a heavier Belstaff Roadmaster jacket and painted over the hardware to give a more worn out look befitting for a European mercenary. Those looking to recreate this look Barbour do a cheaper version.

This shearling coat is undoubtably the single most desired piece in the entire film and everything about it screams authority. Shearling was big in Fall 2010 but it seems since the screening of Dark Knight a lot of people are rekindling their fondness of the trend. The coat was custom made but replicas have been created by brands such as Ermenegildo Zenga (Right) and Belstaff (Below).

For a less dramatic look, I would suggest a shearling collared pea coat such as this Midnight Melton A.P.C jacket.

LUCIUS FOX:

When asked about Fox and his choice of clothing, Hemming likened the character to a wealthy professor. A quintessential sartorialist the attire donned by the CEO of Wayne's Enterprise was predominantly provided by Paul Stuart and Carroll and Co.

The sartorial look is one that is edging its way into urban fashion. Many young men are starting to warm to the idea of dressing with sophistication. Mixing and matching casual and smarter fitted pieces brings the look to a modern era.

Below are some examples of today's leading Sartorialists...

Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl and Scott Disick looking very traditional and dapper in their suits (above) while Mos Def and Sam Lambert (below) go for quirky and suave in their updated Black Ivy looks.

It's a little known fact that Australia is the breeding ground for many great fashion designers and equally great fashionistas'.

I recently began watching an Australian reality show called Being Lara Bingle, which follows a similar format to The Audrina Show. To be honest the show itself is a little dry, what really keeps me glued to the screen is Australian model Lara Bingle, who has impeccable taste in clothing.

Her red carpet style is quite eclectic and reminds me of Kate Moss, just a little more refined and futuristic.

Feminine but not girlie; Lara rocks this Ellery Top and Skirt with Balenciaga shoes at the Aussie 2012 Fashion Week.

All black everything; Bingle attends the 2010 Love and Other Drugs premiere in a Dion Lee mini dress.

Doing it better than most dudes; Bingle opts for androgynous chic in Dion Lee at the 2011 GQ Awards.

Brightening up; Bingle showed up at the 2010 Australian Fashion Week in a suede jacket and grey dress both by Ellery, paired with Nicholas Kirkwood heels.

Louis Vuitton Don; Lara shows support for the brand in a Louis Vuitton corset top, pencil skirt and heels at a Louis Vuitton store opening in Melbourne.

So sophisticated; the star went for understated sexiness in this abstract Josh Goot dress at the WHO Magazine's Sexiest People Party in 2011.

Her daytime style is casual yet on trend with a mix of 90s grunge and rock'n'roll chic. A classic tomboy her colour palette is generally black, grey and white but she's so amazing she can get away with it!