Skyfall (2012)

Mr.Bond here is associated with many things: action, intellect, an incredible physique...

but nothing ties the character of James Bond together more so than his dashing looks and

enviable wardrobe.

Yes, many a men look to James Bond for dandy, polished inspiration 

but does anyone truly see the beauty of a man's suit?

I have chosen to place Skyfall as the second in our list of unconventionally fashion-filled films

precisely because the film is not necessarily mass-appreciated for it's fashion. Why?

Well, it's a heaven for MENS' FASHION 

and I believe that mens' fashion does indeed fall into the category of fashion-underappreciation, for lack of a better word.

Too often does this generation of fashionistas turn to the innovative characteristics of women's costumes.

Yes, the dress above has a corset-like structure with sheer, lace detailing of the sleeves.

Many a woman can easily observe this.

But it is the subtle qualities of a truly, beautifully created tuxedo or suit that often goes unrecognized and it is this that places Skyfall out of the realm of "fashion" films and into the more renowned generalization, "ACTION" film. 

Bond's slim fitting suits are not analyzed nearly enough in all their glory!

The narrow lapels, the short cut of his jacket lengths, the low-rise skinny trousers that complete the look. 

It's difficult to see how even the most seemingly simple aspects of a suit, 

such as the bowtie, the width and length of the cravate, whether the suit is black, navy, light grey, dark grey, tweed, etc.,

are very carefully chosen, even handpicked by Tom Ford himself! 

Although all of these Tom Ford chosen details have not entered the lime light next to the wardrobes of films like "The Great Gatsby," they are nonetheless essential pieces to the suave, chic, contemporary character that is James Bond

and if you find that this is irrelevant...

try watching James Bond walk into a bar with a pair of sweatpants and tell me if you experience the film in the same way.

-Monica