Films and fashion go together like fish and chips. Not films about fashion, apart from The September Issue, they’ve never been particularly good, but fashion in films. Think Annie Hall, Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Clueless and Love Story, all of which provide iconic fashion moments.
To that list I’m adding Inherent Vice, Paul Thomas Anderson’s recently released, bonkers but brilliant film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Katherine Waterston, which is filled with fabulous 70s fashion and interiors inspiration. Watching the film a couple of Saturdays ago I found myself coveting everything in Shasta/Katherine Waterston’s wardrobe, as well as some of Doc/Joaquin Phoenix’s too. I’m clearly not the only one who’s a fan, the character’s California-in-the-70s outfits have scored costume designer Mark Bridges an Oscar nomination.
You don’t have trawl vintage stores to get the look as it’s all over the high street. Here’s my fave Inherent Vice-alike finds…
Reclaimed Vintage Embroidered Tunic Top, £38, ASOS
I’ve wanted one of these Mexican-style embroidered tops for, like, ever but never actually gotten around to buying one. Seeing Shasta working the look hard as she walks along the beach with Doc might be the final push I need to finally do it.
You can buy it here
Rectangle Ring, £7.50, Arrow Studs, £7.50, both Topshop
The 70s look is going to be unavoidable this season and turquoise jewellery is an easy entry point. If you’re not lucky enough to have some original 70s pieces in the family (me either) it’s going to be all over the high street. Topshop are already on it with this ace ring and earrings.
You can buy the ring here and the earrings here
Vintage Style Parka Vest, £59.99, Zara
Doc sports a lightweight khaki jacket although it’s not sleeveless like this one. However, I love it, so it’s in.
You can buy it here
Straw Hat, £9.99, H&M
Another nicked from Doc inspiration, I do love a straw trilby or fedora (what IS the difference?) and can’t wait to start wearing mine again – bought from Topshop last summer, Charlotte and I have the same one – as soon as it’s warm enough.
You can buy it here
Honeycomb glassware, from £2.99, Zara Home
There is some highly covetable glassware throughout the film and this honeycomb line from Zara Home has a similar vibe. I like it so much I may have just bought myself a couple of the glasses. I really want the jug too!
You can buy it here
What’s your favourite film for fashion inspiration? What did you think of the costumes in Inherent Vice? Feeling the 70s trend or steering clear? Do share below!
Not film inspired but Box Set inspired….I just love, love, love the styling in Mad Men!
Me too Laura. The most stylish TV show ever made?
I adore Doris Day’s costumes in Pillow Talk. It is one of my favourite films and she looks so lady like and elegant! I also love the Mad Men look.
I’ve never seen Pillow Talk Claire, must investigate, as much as I love casual clothes I love ladylike and elegant clothes too, adore everything Audrey Hepburn wears in Breakfast At Tiffany’s for example!
Miranda your glassware link is wrong – it links to the parka again! Need that jug!
Good spot Jenni. All fixed now. Go get the jug!
Huge apologies Jenni. Enjoy the jug!
The sole reason I love duffle coats is because of Love Story! So glad you mentioned it. I’ve worn one as a winter coat ever since watching that film 🙂
I adore Love Story Zoe, the film generally as well as everything Ali Macgraw wears in it!