The formal shirt, no longer needs an introduction, is an essential piece of the male wardrobe, and the Hast teams will not tell you otherwise. Professional uniform to be worn with a tie, mandatory attire for major events, extra class for an evening with friends: if the shirt remains appropriate for exceptional moments, it has now become more democratic, imtely bringing its dose of attitude and charisma to the one who wears it. An absolute symbol of elegance and a certain assumed virility, the formal shirt has even become downright sexy again over time. It is not surprising then that the greatest icons of cinema use it as a way to assert their status as men with recognized elegance. Between the perfect gentleman, the cheeky seducer, the vigilante or the criminal, Hast invites you to rediscover this iconic piece through a brief overview of the greatest mythical figures of cinema in shirts.
The little story of the shirt...
To understand the myth, first a little history. The origin of the shirt goes back to antiquity under the name of "tunica", where it was used as underwear, made from natural materials. It was not until the Renaissance that the shirt became a garment, with its famous removable collars.
In the 18th century, the shirt was dressed in delicate materials such as silk and became a mark of social distinction. Then, with the democratization of costumes among the more popular classes, a wide range of shirts appeared with new colors and why not patterns or stripes. In the 1930s, the removable collar gave way to fixed collars and the shirt has continued to evolve since then until it became the iconic symbol that we know today.
The shirt, a sexy symbol through 4 legendary figures of cinema
John Travolta in Reservoir Dog
Tarantino likes to dress his criminals in a "mod" style: black suit, skinny tie and formal shirt . Raised to the rank of icon with the film Grease, John Travolta abandons his black t-shirt and wears the white shirt perfectly, playing with the codes of the villain disguised as a seductive businessman. Large collar, fitted waist without being too close to the body, the actor's style relies on a combo of sure values and a timeless look that has largely proven itself.
Ryan Gosling in Crazy Stupid Love
In a completely different style, but just as sexy, Jacob Palmer, played by Ryan Gosling in Crazy Stupid Love, gives us advice on seduction and style. Embodying the self-confident man we all secretly want to become, with sunglasses on his nose and a fitted 3-piece suit, Ryan Gosling also proudly sports a selection of shirts , each one hotter than the last. Special mention to the blue striped shirt with a contrasting collar that adds a touch of fantasy, without ever tending towards bad taste.
Richard Gere in American Gigolo
Julian Kay, the hero of the film, is a young gigolo serving high society women in the 1990s. When this character is also played by Richard Gere, an icon of an entire generation, it inevitably makes for an explosive cocktail. Special mention to the scenes where Richard Gere discreetly unbuttons his shirt , making it a piece representative of a certain sensual masculinity.
Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders
When the actor accepted the role of the dangerous and mysterious Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders", it was the third "bad guy" character he had been given, after the Scarecrow in "Batman Begins" and a stalker in "Red Eye". In his role in the series, the actor sports a definitely retro style, in an England of the late 19th century. With a worked and vintage look, Cillian Murphy is a fan of the shirt with a fitted cut and details, such as the collar with a silver-plated brass sponge or the hidden throat.
The formal shirt, directly associated with all the great male figures of our time, has a strong sexy potential that is definitely no longer to be proven. Relentless when it comes to raising the temperature, it is still on your lover that it is the sexiest. Worn open casually, this hybrid piece has not finished surprising you.