He was sent everything I show in the original post. He neglected to accept the IMDB production dates that ESCADRILLE was filmed before SAYONARA and that the contention raised there about Chester L. Roberts was NOT that he was another person, but the SAME man who earlier in life had worked in silent films. Bought myself one of these for Xmas... I really, really like it. I looked all over the internet for info and wanted to add my .02 for any others in the same boat. Under Roosevelt’s administration, the US Navy became the second largest seaborne fighting force in the world (second only to the Royal Navy). But, while the Navy’s power continued to expand, the uniforms of its sailors were still very much of the old school. Using wool as the main source of insulation for colder climates and cotton for cooler environments, the appearance of a US Navy sailor was formal and traditional, with work uniforms not being what they were thirty years later. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Plans to resurrect the late actor through CGI technology for a new movie has stirred controversy. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images James Dean on the set of Rebel Without a Cause sporting his iconic look.

Dean as Jett Rink in Giant, from 1956 [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Inc] James Dean’s Death – A Racer Passes on the Highway Rising out of the 1930s; an era of economic downturn and depression, the Navy had not seen significant development in its uniforms for many years. Overdue for a re-vamp which coincided with the global scale of the Second World War, the US Navy took the opportunity to develop three separate clothing systems for varying environments. The classic G9 outer shell is made of a poly-cotton blend that is water repellent though I also enjoy pure cotton. You can also find corduroy, leather and all kind of other materials nowadays.In contrast to his big-city style, James Dean grew up a farm boy in Indiana, where his aunt and uncle lived. His father sent him there after Dean's mother died of cancer. According to his cousin Marcus Winslow Jr., the death of Dean's mother was partly to blame for his trademark moodiness. James Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, the only child of Winton Dean, a farmer, and Mildred Marie Wilson. Six years after his father had left farming to become a dental technician, Dean moved with his family to Santa Monica, California. James Dean and Raymond Massey, in the climactic scene from East of Eden. [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Inc] Rebel Without a Cause– The Quintessential Dean Performance

Although the filmmakers have received the green light from Dean's family, many have criticized the posthumous casting as exploitative and distasteful. It's emblematic of the price of fame even long after death. Dean’s next film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), would become hugely popular among teenagers, largely for its representation of teenage angst. As Jim Stark, Dean gave the quintessential performance of a restless teenager, hiding behind a mask of casual indifference while yearning for love, purpose, and recognition. In the film’s opening scene, a drunk Jim slouches on a curb, holding onto a toy monkey. The conservative tan suit he wears marks him as an adult, but his movements are those of a frightened child. Best remembered for his star-making turn as disaffected outcast Jim Stark in the 1955 film, Rebel Without a Cause , and for his whirlwind life that was cut short at just 24 years of age, the casual cool of James Dean still looms large over the popular consciousness. With this in mind, there are several style lessons to be learned from this bad-boy of the silver screen–and despite being outside the typical mold for an entry in this series, we believe he can still unquestionably be considered a Gentleman of Style. Early Life – From Indiana Farm Boy to Aspiring Actor Preppy– as mentioned before the Harrington is a preppy staple. One can wear them with chinos , a polo shirt and boat shoes or replace the Polo with a button down shirt and throw in a bow tie , also one can replace the chinos with shorts ( without the bow tie ) . Early adopters often wore it with a Fred Perry T-shirt but only brand victims care about the label. I suggest you always look for quality, cut and design first.

7. And, of course, the white T-shirt

Semi-Formal / Sophisticated– Replace your Blazer / Sports coat with a suitable Harrington while keeping the rest of your ensemble the same. Contrary to how it may sound or look in print it actually does work, and will definitely make you stand out from your peers. A publicity still from Dean’s appearance on a 1951 episode of the “Schlitz Playhouse of Stars” [Image Credit: IMDB] The confident exterior masking a sensitive interior that Dean brought to Rebel Without a Cause would influence musicians like Elvis Presley. What better way to die? It's fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory." James Dean, on the dangers of sports racing James Dean, Bruce Springsteen and The Ramones figure among other contributors to the Perfecto’s myth, though there was always a “middleman between us and them,” continues Schott. The company doesn’t own any of the iconic celebrity-related models, but occasionally borrows them for special occasions, such as for a retrospective exhibit in New York for its 100th anniversary last year. The celebrations also saw the opening of the firm’s first store in the city since the 1940s. “A couple were painted by Keith Haring, one was painted by Jean-Michel Basquiat…It’s important for them to go out and live a life and then for us to reacquire them,” says Schott.

P.S., Thanks, John, for the accurate correction re Jimmy’s Mc Douglas. I recommend Sven writes a review of this equally iconic brand which has a history as long and as rich in great designs and fabrics as Baracuda or any ‘rainwear’ manufacturer for that matter. (Japan, where these affairs are serious issue as and currency, certainly values the label in their menswear enthusiast’s private collections…always a benchmark of style and quality.) According to Caroline Young in Classic Hollywood Style, James Dean's iconic Rebel look was the brainchild of costume designer Moss Mabry, who collected inspiration from real high school and college students.Dean was a studious and accomplished method actor, but perhaps more than his talent, it’s his natural charisma, as an avatar for rebellious youth, that shines through today. He didn’t abide by Hollywood standards of the time, preferring to live by his own rules. The fur collar is removable, but it's a pain to take on and off. Several snaps/buttons to deal with. You'll want to either leave it on or off for extended periods to avoid that. because of the way the collar is built, it sometimes won't lay flat easily. This'll probably get better with time/wear. Below is an archive of the auction description and photos from the Palm Beach Modern Auctions sale: I won't deny it has some JD mojo. It gets a lot of attention. Many a friend has wanted to try it on.

Jim Stark (Dean) and Buzz Gunderson (Corey Allen) in a knife fight in Rebel Without a Cause. [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures] James Dean's influence can still be spotted today in pop lyrics from artists like Taylor Swift ("Style") and Lana Del Rey ("Blue Jeans"), movies like Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, and of course, the old classic James Dean pictures that still capture the public's imagination. James Dean / Steve McQueen– the cool and casual look is best achieved by keeping things minimal. Jeans, T-Shirt and boots sums it up beautifully. There is a wide scope to play around with these elements and one can mix and match to achieve the look that suits you. Dean is absolutely at his peak — forever. He was already immortal before most of us saw him and that's part of the fascination," film historian David Thomson said. "Everyone's got their own notion of what would have happened to James Dean if he had not died." The fascination behind the alluring actor morphed into a high-pitch fever. A year after, industry polls showed James Dean was the most popular actor in Hollywood, outranking other actors who were still alive.

Given the time period in which he lived, Dean’s trousers had a fuller cut and a higher rise on the torso than what would be typical today. You can opt for a pair with a high rise to directly replicate a ’50s aesthetic, and combine it with classic loafers and a braided belt. For a more modern take, go for a pair with a contemporary rise, in a darker wash and tapered closer to the ankle. Thousands of fan letters poured in while those close to him were hounded by fans requesting James Dean pictures and his possessions, any absurd item they could get their hands on.