Sam Claflin wears Richard Gere costume at Vogue World Milan
Sam Claflin walked the runway at Vogue World: Milano wearing a historic outfit originally designed by Giorgio Armani for the 1980 film American Gigolo.
The historic garment details
The actor wore a single-breasted structured jacket made from greige suede leather with narrow lapels. His shirt was white cotton featuring thin blue stripes, while his trousers were crafted from gray wool. A blue cotton tie printed with yellow stars completed the ensemble lifted directly from the movie.
Fashion history significance
The costume comes from Armani's spring and summer 1980 collection during the designer's early career. Many consider the film to have helped crystallize the designer's growing power and change men's fashion direction. The look displayed a sensual natural feel representing a new relationship between the garment and the body.
Event context
Claflin is known for his role as the Daisy Jones and the Six actor in Hollywood. He made history at the Vogue World: Milano event by showcasing this iconic piece of fashion history.
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