Of his three credited films as a star, only East of Eden (1955) was released before James Dean’s death 71 years ago today.
Costume designer Anna Hill Johnstone balanced 1917-era fashion with contemporary relevance when dressing Dean in layered neutrals like a tan sweater over a popover sport shirt.
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East of Eden: James Dean's Tan Sweater and Sport Shirt » BAMF Style
Dean graphs contemporary sensibility onto his 1917-era casual attire of layered neutral knitwear and sport shirts, accessorized with his own gold watch.