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Rachel Harries: The Artist: Texture Makes the Cut
Mar 16, 2012 // Tweed Suit, Three Piece Suit, The Artist suit, The Artist, tailcoat, silent film, satin peaked lapels, satin covered buttons, peaked lapels, Morning Coat, double breasted waistcoat, double breasted three piece suit, dinner suit, bow tie, black tie wedding, Black Tie Suit, 1920's suits, 1920's suit
When you put aside sound it is vital that all visual details are highly considered. The focus now relies on what we can see, a person's dress becomes highly important, telling us a lot about the character.
Al Zimmer from The Artist in a three piece double breasted jacket in a tweed cloth With this in mind The Artist has also cast colour aside to boot. Textural depth steps forward and striking the right balance between white and black becomes paramount.
Above all it's the shades of grey that give the detail, but the extremes that define and hold focus on the image. All these tools and observations are things you can use to your advantage in your day to day life. Peaked lapels feature heavily and this stunning double breasted three piece in a tweed cloth fits this gentleman's (Al Zimmer) rounder body shape. The lapel gives him presence when compared to the gentleman next to him. The key thing to remember though when picking a work suit is context. Bear in mind your profession and ask yourself the relevant questions, such as, is a peak too much for your job? As an accountant probably yes but for a PR executive this more flamboyant look could be perfect.
 
The Artist features iconic tails, satin peaked lapels, double breasted waistcoat and satin covered buttons. The difference in textures carry well in black and white. If you're getting married this year and want to go black tie this is the look I'd go for! Classic, classy and a real stand out style. It screams elegance and success from the tip of the peak, to the fall of the tail. The subtle textures carry as well across a room full of guests as they do through the media of film.
 
'Disheveled' I think is the word, with the rumpled suit emphasising George's state of mind. Keeping sharp will always give you more confidence and make you more effective in you work life, it's also a good trick for catching a ladies eye. Remember Barney from 'How I Met Your Mother,' the cheesy lines don't work but the sharp suit will turn heads.
The Artist, tailcoat with white dress shirt and pocket square
 
And what mention of The Artist would be complete with out a mention of little Uggy. He ultimately proves that subtle detail like a bow tie can make even a dog fit for the red carpet.
 
 
George from The Artist in a two piece suit with wide with peaked lapels and open neck shirt Uggy the dog from The Artist on the red carpet wearing a black bow tie
 
 

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