American Gigolo Style

There are a handful of films that have had a revolutionary impact on menswear, and American Gigolo is definitely one of them. The cult 1980 classic is officially a neo-noir crime drama, starring Richard Gere as Julian Kaye—a worldly man about town who also happens to be a high-priced escort. But the film also served as a warning shot for the coming evolution in men’s tailoring. The entire wardrobe, which by now you’ve likely heard, was designed by Giorgio Armani, who at the time was just on the verge of becoming an internationally known designer. Read more at Valet.