Re: Brando's T-Shirt, everyone says he's wearing a plain white shirt but he seemed to be wearing a white ringer shirt with a black collar & on the sleeves. The black and white played off his jacket & boots. Might be interesting to try.
Yeah. He is indeed. Had a few folk comment on that point. You’re totally right. Guess I was not clear enough with the intention of the vid. I wanted to bring the look up to date in a way. I felt the ringer was a little old school.
I thought my jacket was too small but learning I had to tuck in my shirt and seeing the jacket above the belt helped me alot my mom bought me the jacket so it means alot thank you
Fun fact! When you ride a motorcycle, its best to have a little bit extra on the length of the jeans, the cuff at the bottom happens by itself when you ride a motorcycle, the bottom will cuff up, and thats the reason behind the cuffed up jeans! All my jeans are 34 inseam!
His 501 was definitely customized and tapered much like the lvc 1966 501 custom. If you look closely in the movie, and also in some archival stills, his outer seam selvedge at the folded hem is wide. That is why he had a slim fit.
Incidentally, I have now bought an LVC 501 1955 Customized made in Japan and released 2021. The folded selvedge at the outseam is so wide about 4 inches! Brando sported something similar but probably a 1953 or earlier 501
Marlon Brando didn't wear a Schott perfecto but a motorcycle jacket from a different leather jacket manufacturer. the jacket was unlined and the only company that still makes them is Bill Kelso. Be warned though the jacket costs 2945 US Dollars. But they have had the original pattern used in the 50s. Pretty cool.
Hey Jim, yeah I had heard that somewhere as well but then there are guys on the forums vehemently defending the connection 😂 folk do get worked up about this kinda thing... either way. It is a good look. Thanks for the tip on the Bill Kelso. I didnt know them before... look amazing!
@@CeeAreDee Haha oh yes that's true! I try not to mix in on things with them, haha They really do get worked up about this kind of stuff. no worries! Yeah you can get the whole Brando look on that website crazy expensive though but it's from the highest quality there is....or so I've been told. I just stumbled upon your channel! i"m really enjoying your content. keep up the good work!
A lot of bikers I knew and saw back in the 1960s wore more denim than leather. The swag that Lee Marvin wore in "The Wild One" -- striped sweatshirts or striped "T" shirts, cutoffs (sleeveless Levi jackets) and engineer boots were pretty standard for bike club members during the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. Of course, that all depended on where you lived in the States back then. Check Irving Penn's b/w photos of SF Bay area Hells Angels in an issue of Look magazine (circa late 1967 or early 1968).
I bought the exact Simmons Bilt jacket that Matt mentioned in this video. Recommended 1000% The folks at Simmons Bilt (Debs especially) are just so kinda and helpful. They're really out to satisfy the customer. And hot damn, I bought my jacket in waxy black horsehide with a burgundy cotton liner & brass hardware, and it's the PERFECT intersection between badass and refined. Spring for it, you will not regret it.
You forgot skintight black leather gloves, a must too complete this look! Brando loved wearing his leather gloves, sleek ultra thin black leather gloves!
Hey Martin, you're totally right and I should have been more clear about this point. In the video I wanted to make the look a little more relevant for today and in my opinion the ringer is a bit old school. I think the look is served better with a plain white T. I didn't know it was grey tho. Thanks for the knowledge and feedback.
618 was the original model that brando would have worn, which would have at the time had no upper snaps (brando's were added which can be seen in their alignment on the collar and the absence of a snap on the body) and had stars. Later on when the stars had been removed and upper snaps added as standard, there was a call to bring back the original 50s jacket so schott brought it back as the 613, the 13 being an homage to schott's founding year. This info is super s(c)hotty and hard to find and has been pieced together from many conflicting sources. Read the schott forums and write your own story basically.
Haha I should have watched the whole video as you actually recommended SB. They’re a great brand. I have the tailgunner from them in horsehide. Best jacket I’ve ever had.
Yeah, I think so too. Sadly Chippewa went out of business I think and in my experience the quality really went down hill in the last few years of production. I had one pair of boots where the right boot was solid and well built, the left was falling apart.
Look at the Early Beatles! What did they wear prior to fame. The same outfits. The leather and 501's has been the standard for decades. I am 71 and still wear a leather and 501's.
The jacket Brando wore is perfect for motorcycle riding. If you do not ride then live with the look. I am a rider, having a long jacket is uncomfortable to ride with specially if you put long miles.
Who is this guy to tell us how to wear our clothes? I can tell you this, they put a hell of a lot less thought into back in the 50's, and that casual attitude is the very thing that made all of this cool. Long story short, ignore what wannabe "influencers" tell you, and just wear what feels right.
That's because back in the 50s they only had 3 options to dress, a suit, preppy, or greaser, of course they didn't put any effort lol. Also, why did you even click in the first place, if you just wear what feels right?? Lol you edgy rebel, look at you go lol
Most of the famous people who were heavily influencing fashion trends in the 50s were very much aware of what they were wearing and especially the films that had iconic outfits on legendary actors like Brando were very calculated and intentional
Great video, good luck. Gently worn black leather motorcycle jacket made in Germany, close to Brandon style. Faded black T. Slightly faded, high waisted, straight cut black wranglers Harley Davidson engineers boots, bought in Sturgis. Harley Davidson Dyna Glide motorcycle.
I beg to differ. Todd Blubaugh seems like a Joshua Tree desert rat poseur with a toothpick skinny wanna be actress/dancer/model type chick. SoCal walking cliche types. You are way cooler than they are and more of a denim head as well! Keep up the great content!
Hey Chris. Haha. Thanks for the kind words mate. in the few dealings I’ve had with Todd he seems to be a genuinely lovely guy. Doing some good work and working hard at it.
Hey man, he is sharp most of the time true but I was more thinking iconic looks like Dean or De Niro in Taxi driver. With personal style it always changes.
Weren’t Brando’s jeans custom made? I read somewhere that he wore his 501’s damp while a seamstress pinned them on and took them in so they had more of a tailored fit. Apparently the 1954 fit is derived from this .
@@CeeAreDee I did a bit of research as I know LVC’s cuts vary quite a bit and that people “back in the day “ would downsize , get them tapered etc to get a more personal fit.
His 501 was definitely customized and tapered mich like the lvc 1966 501. If you look closely in the movie, and also in some archival stills, his outer seam selvedge at the folded hem is wide.
wearing your t-shirt untuck ruins the style totally. I wear my shirts tucked in for 5 years now; in the beginning they laughed, now everybody is doing it. Shirt tucked in and a high waist jeans is also good for your silhouette if you are a little bit shorter like me (1,79).
Yeah. I heard that might have been the actual brand. Unfortunately it seems Chippewa is either closed down or their boots are no where near as good as they were. Sad times.
@@CeeAreDee I just got some about 3 months ago .. awesome .. I was fortunate to find my size.. the only ones u may find online are a size 5.. the brand “white’s “ have an amazing engineer boots.. I’ve seen some of ur videos great job.. also James Dean had Chippewa engineer boots on rebel with out a cause 💪🏽
Re: Brando's T-Shirt, everyone says he's wearing a plain white shirt but he seemed to be wearing a white ringer shirt with a black collar & on the sleeves. The black and white played off his jacket & boots. Might be interesting to try.
Yeah. He is indeed. Had a few folk comment on that point. You’re totally right. Guess I was not clear enough with the intention of the vid. I wanted to bring the look up to date in a way. I felt the ringer was a little old school.
I thought my jacket was too small but learning I had to tuck in my shirt and seeing the jacket above the belt helped me alot my mom bought me the jacket so it means alot thank you
White tee, blue denim, black boot(mine is IR8114) and leather biker jacket. That's the exact look I'm rocking today. My favorite ever😎
Such a good one, right!
Fun fact! When you ride a motorcycle, its best to have a little bit extra on the length of the jeans, the cuff at the bottom happens by itself when you ride a motorcycle, the bottom will cuff up, and thats the reason behind the cuffed up jeans! All my jeans are 34 inseam!
Also helps against your pants riding up and catching wind/bugs.
I personally prefer 501 fit straight leg high waist compared to tapered ones
His 501 was definitely customized and tapered much like the lvc 1966 501 custom. If you look closely in the movie, and also in some archival stills, his outer seam selvedge at the folded hem is wide. That is why he had a slim fit.
Incidentally, I have now bought an LVC 501 1955 Customized made in Japan and released 2021. The folded selvedge at the outseam is so wide about 4 inches! Brando sported something similar but probably a 1953 or earlier 501
nope. It's a regular 501 shrink to fit. Also, he had really strong legs/body.
He changes through the scenes, some scenes have regular selvedge, in others it is very clearly the customized wide selvedge
Marlon Brando didn't wear a Schott perfecto but a motorcycle jacket from a different leather jacket manufacturer. the jacket was unlined and the only company that still makes them is Bill Kelso. Be warned though the jacket costs 2945 US Dollars. But they have had the original pattern used in the 50s. Pretty cool.
Hey Jim, yeah I had heard that somewhere as well but then there are guys on the forums vehemently defending the connection 😂 folk do get worked up about this kinda thing... either way. It is a good look. Thanks for the tip on the Bill Kelso. I didnt know them before... look amazing!
@@CeeAreDee Haha oh yes that's true! I try not to mix in on things with them, haha They really do get worked up about this kind of stuff. no worries! Yeah you can get the whole Brando look on that website crazy expensive though but it's from the highest quality there is....or so I've been told. I just stumbled upon your channel! i"m really enjoying your content. keep up the good work!
Brando wear a durable one star jacket
I’ll take my perfecto any day😊
This is fast becoming my favorite channel and my favorite IG feed.
A lot of bikers I knew and saw back in the 1960s wore more denim than leather. The swag that Lee Marvin wore in "The Wild One" -- striped sweatshirts or striped "T" shirts, cutoffs (sleeveless Levi jackets) and engineer boots were pretty standard for bike club members during the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. Of course, that all depended on where you lived in the States back then. Check Irving Penn's b/w photos of SF Bay area Hells Angels in an issue of Look magazine (circa late 1967 or early 1968).
I bought the exact Simmons Bilt jacket that Matt mentioned in this video. Recommended 1000% The folks at Simmons Bilt (Debs especially) are just so kinda and helpful. They're really out to satisfy the customer. And hot damn, I bought my jacket in waxy black horsehide with a burgundy cotton liner & brass hardware, and it's the PERFECT intersection between badass and refined. Spring for it, you will not regret it.
You forgot skintight black leather gloves, a must too complete this look! Brando loved wearing his leather gloves, sleek ultra thin black leather gloves!
Yeah. I was more looking to make the look a bit more contemporary. That’s why I left out the gloves and the hat.
He didn’t wear a white t-shirt. He wore a ringer tee that was gray
Hey Martin, you're totally right and I should have been more clear about this point. In the video I wanted to make the look a little more relevant for today and in my opinion the ringer is a bit old school. I think the look is served better with a plain white T. I didn't know it was grey tho. Thanks for the knowledge and feedback.
It's actually a very pale beige ringer t
you missed the crucial part that makes the 'outfit' work : a Triumph Thunderbird.
Haha. Hard to get these days. Sadly
I rock the brando look 2021 it's my style
Can't go wrong with it.
This new intro is SUCH A GODDAMN CATCHY TUNE. My wife just asked me, what tune I'm humming all the time
Haha, I know what you mean. It was driving me nuts when I was editing the intro together... heard ti 1000 times 😂
618 was the original model that brando would have worn, which would have at the time had no upper snaps (brando's were added which can be seen in their alignment on the collar and the absence of a snap on the body) and had stars. Later on when the stars had been removed and upper snaps added as standard, there was a call to bring back the original 50s jacket so schott brought it back as the 613, the 13 being an homage to schott's founding year. This info is super s(c)hotty and hard to find and has been pieced together from many conflicting sources. Read the schott forums and write your own story basically.
Oh yeah, but this is all if the jacket were really made by schott when it is in fact made by durable brand.
I’ve heard that it was likely not a Schott.
@@CeeAreDee schott try and cover up that fact. Info on the real jacket can be found on a couple of forums.
I would’ve chosen John Lofgren Engineers, a Simmons Bilt biker jacket and a pair of indigofera straight cuts. That would’ve been a great outfit!
Haha I should have watched the whole video as you actually recommended SB. They’re a great brand. I have the tailgunner from them in horsehide. Best jacket I’ve ever had.
So nice! Yeah those guys are the best. Really miss seeing time. Not been able to get home to Scotland for way too long!
Some left field greaser jeans would make this look 👌
Christian, you are totally right. How could I have missed that option. Made in the US too.
left field are having a moment rn. it was a long time coming
I believe Brando's boots were Chippewa engineer boots.
btw...Great topic! I like this kind of breakdown of classic looks and offering a modern interpretation with recommendations. Thanks.
Yeah, I think so too. Sadly Chippewa went out of business I think and in my experience the quality really went down hill in the last few years of production. I had one pair of boots where the right boot was solid and well built, the left was falling apart.
Great video my friend! Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Lee Marvin looked like a real badass, Brando looked like a nice kid.
Haha, he was a bit of a moody teen in the movie😂
Look at the Early Beatles! What did they wear prior to fame. The same outfits. The leather and 501's has been the standard for decades. I am 71 and still wear a leather and 501's.
where did you get the info the Brando didn't wear a Schott jacket?
Brando はショットではありません。まちがいありません。
Get some Red wing engineers, gustin or Bravestar straight fits, a two pack of lady white t shirts, and a schott perfecto. There you go.
Simple, to the point. I like it!
And a pack of Camels
John Travolta from urban cowboy I would love to see that oneThat’s a classic 80s look when western wear was popular
Actually Brando began this look in the movie, On The Waterfront.
The jacket Brando wore is perfect for motorcycle riding. If you do not ride then live with the look. I am a rider, having a long jacket is uncomfortable to ride with specially if you put long miles.
Who is this guy to tell us how to wear our clothes? I can tell you this, they put a hell of a lot less thought into back in the 50's, and that casual attitude is the very thing that made all of this cool. Long story short, ignore what wannabe "influencers" tell you, and just wear what feels right.
At least 67% of what you wrote is wrong.
That's because back in the 50s they only had 3 options to dress, a suit, preppy, or greaser, of course they didn't put any effort lol.
Also, why did you even click in the first place, if you just wear what feels right?? Lol you edgy rebel, look at you go lol
Most of the famous people who were heavily influencing fashion trends in the 50s were very much aware of what they were wearing and especially the films that had iconic outfits on legendary actors like Brando were very calculated and intentional
Great timing, i have been looking at the 3sixteen sl 100's. Not for this look, just like the style of the jeans. Time to go purchase.
Good choice!
Great video, good luck.
Gently worn black leather motorcycle jacket made in Germany, close to Brandon style.
Faded black T.
Slightly faded, high waisted, straight cut black wranglers
Harley Davidson engineers boots, bought in Sturgis.
Harley Davidson Dyna Glide motorcycle.
When I view your video it somehow makes me think of Darko the hi-fi guy, and vice versa.. strange indeed
I beg to differ. Todd Blubaugh seems like a Joshua Tree desert rat poseur with a toothpick skinny wanna be actress/dancer/model type chick. SoCal walking cliche types. You are way cooler than they are and more of a denim head as well! Keep up the great content!
Hey Chris. Haha. Thanks for the kind words mate. in the few dealings I’ve had with Todd he seems to be a genuinely lovely guy. Doing some good work and working hard at it.
What does 'cee are dee' mean?
gonna answer that in a Q&A this week. Stay tuned ;)
Brad Pitt's personal style would be interesting to dive into
Hey man, he is sharp most of the time true but I was more thinking iconic looks like Dean or De Niro in Taxi driver. With personal style it always changes.
@@CeeAreDee that's true as well
That would be interesting, lots of Carol Christian Poell. One of the weirdest brands ever, they do great jackets though, at least sometimes.
I think by updating the look you miss the whole point of the look!
The Wild One is from 1953 ...
Weren’t Brando’s jeans custom made? I read somewhere that he wore his 501’s damp while a seamstress pinned them on and took them in so they had more of a tailored fit. Apparently the 1954 fit is derived from this .
That could be. I think mr Brando was quite particular about his wardrobe so he may have had it tailored. This is the first I’d heard of it though.
@@CeeAreDee I did a bit of research as I know LVC’s cuts vary quite a bit and that people “back in the day “ would downsize , get them tapered etc to get a more personal fit.
His 501 was definitely customized and tapered mich like the lvc 1966 501. If you look closely in the movie, and also in some archival stills, his outer seam selvedge at the folded hem is wide.
wearing your t-shirt untuck ruins the style totally. I wear my shirts tucked in for 5 years now; in the beginning they laughed, now everybody is doing it. Shirt tucked in and a high waist jeans is also good for your silhouette if you are a little bit shorter like me (1,79).
Hello from Mexico city 🇲🇽.
Marlo Brando, he have Lee. Raiders.
Marlon had Levi’s. Dean had the Lee;)
I suppose the hat wouldn't interest anyone?
Online says it's a California Highway Patrol cap, but I'm not sure of that.
@@browngreen933 I think it's a generic chauffer's cap. Sterkowski Hats makes a reasonable facsimile
Chippewa. Engineer boots 💪🏽
Yeah. I heard that might have been the actual brand. Unfortunately it seems Chippewa is either closed down or their boots are no where near as good as they were. Sad times.
@@CeeAreDee I just got some about 3 months ago .. awesome .. I was fortunate to find my size.. the only ones u may find online are a size 5.. the brand “white’s “ have an amazing engineer boots.. I’ve seen some of ur videos great job.. also James Dean had Chippewa engineer boots on rebel with out a cause 💪🏽
I wish I could wear leather. To hot! Oh well. I've been wearing most of the look my entire life. Lol