Delon is a world icon. Known for his charm, his talent, his unparalleled beauty and his shrewd business savvy. Producer, director and owner of many successful businesses. Involved in everything. The US is a giant walled garden where film censorship still exists. Delon knew the Hollywood machine could throttle him and he confidently went on his own in Europe and Japan to amass a great fortune.
He did the right thing staying in Europe..he was allowed 2 play a number of roles that he may have not have been able 2 do in the states...his style of dress was perfect 4 the 60s..i wish him the best of health..... peace
No question Alain is a great fashion icon. His style looks contemporary too, with the slimmer fits and natural colors. Ditto with a lot of French and Italian celebs, they know what to wear.
Nice to see another fan of Le Samourai. He was my favorite actor. even though he is before my time. Too bad I was not as Handsome as Alain Delon so I could look good dressing up like him::)He looked goo into his 60's he still looks good for his age
I wouldn't worry too much, so much of that is image. I'm not saying Delon isn't a good-looking guy, because he is (or rather was in his heyday), of course! But never forget the words of Cary Grant: "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant; even I want to be Cary Grant". If your objective is "look as good as a 60s celebrity style icon" then you're always going to be disappointed, even if you're the real life person behind that icon (Sean Connery looked great as Bond but never forget that he wore a toupee and false teeth and had to have his man-boobs shrunk with ice packs before shirtless scenes). That's Hollywood for ya! And yeah, Le Samourai is such a great movie, I was rewatching it only recently and I'd forgotten how fantastic it was!
Plein soleil is basically the blue print for a timeless men summer wardrobe. Took so much inspiration from it, when I first saw the movie a couple of months ago. It led me to many YT channels like yours. Thank you for honoring Alain Delon. Great video, as always.
I think you said in one of your previous videos that you live someplace where it is hot all year round. I live in Vietnam and would love a video about how to dress well when it is nearly 35 everyday. I know your channel is aimed at younger gentlemen, but I’m almost 40 and your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. I especially love this style icon series. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jacob, I greatly appreciate your comment and to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos! I will absolutely take a look at this topic more in depth soon. In the meantime, check out my ‘3 Best Dressed Areas in the US’ video and you’ll find some useful pointers in the sections on The South and Miami!
Delon was very popular and well known in post Soviet space, his name was associated with good looking man saying you look like A D was a synonym for you are good looking
Wow! This is very interesting. In Russia older generation people pretty often saying a phrase “handsome like Alen Dellon”. I didn’t even know that he used to be so handsome.
You sir, have just got another subscriber. Love your presentation style, I pretty much agree on a 100% of your style thoughts. I hope your channel blows up. God bless
I am glad you have brought the unique style of Alain Delon to view. Another, though different style, you may also consider the legendary Marcello Mastroianni in Marriage Italian Style, and Casanova 70.
Gotta love Bogey! I switched my old black double-breasted dinner jacket for a cream-coloured single-button shawl collar after watching Casablanca, and have never looked back since! Of course, I live in Spain most of the year, so it's usually fairly appropriate climate-wise...
Also if you can I’d recommend trying to Rock the gentleman side part, really completes the look. More of a tiddy side part with a suit or nice dress shirt and more messy side part with regular shirt or polo. I notice Alain does this as well
These days a gentleman needs prepared responses to comments about his appearance. The two words Thank You, and not a word more suffice when one receives a compliment. For a snarky remark something like 'Coming from you, I"ll take that as a compliment' will make the point and in a gentlemanly way.
Delon's style is as timeless as it gets. I'd like if you'd consider Irish actor Patrick McGoohan for a style treatment. The suits he wore and the style he represented in Danger Man, The Prisoner, and pretty much everything else I also consider 1960s iconic. Whether it fits the Old Money aesthetic is up for debate, but I think he looked brilliant all throughout that decade in particular.
I have two favorite men's style RUclips channels. "He spoke style" and your channel. Unfortunately I have a problem with both. Both do not put out enough content. I have watched all of your videos. First let me say that I like the way you dress when you are doing your videos. Great style! Keep it up. Don't dress down like the rest of the world. I would like to suggest a few subjects that you might want to cover. 1. Pocket Squares. Tell us exactly how you fold yours and how you prevent the pocket square from sliding out of sight. 2. Odd colors that are usually not worn a lot such as green. Green outfits or shoes and other colors. 3. Hats - how to style them. 4. Scarfs - specifically the decorative type that are made of silk. How do I pick/style them. 5. Dress boots (not rugged boots) and how to style them. 6. How to pair the right watch with your outfit. 7. My favorite style ICON is David Beckham who you have already covered, but my second favorite is David Gandy (British Male Model). Cover Him!!!!! Thanks for the great content. Keep it up Arthur
Thanks for your comment, Arthur. He Spoke Style is also one of my favorite RUclips channels. I hope that I can start posting more soon. Over the next few weeks, I will have some time off from my day job so I will be able to increase my uploads to about five a week. Thank you for those suggestions, I appreciate them a lot and will definitely be making videos for some of those. David Gandy is a great suggestion. Not only is he well dressed and groomed but also seems like a top gentleman
I concur with most of your points ,esp. re.this channel( although, today I wore a green lambswool crew neck jumper with the same shade of green cords ( too much?)). I wouldn't mind waking -up and looking like Mr Delon in the 60s but I would prefer not to go to the same parties as he did Hasn't Mr. Brian S. given- up ? Cheers.
His style was very French of it's time and can be summarized by the French expression 'Bon chic, bon genre' roughly translated into 'good style, good class'. Easily equivalent to what many are talking about today as 'old money style' with a French Cote d'Azure flavor .
Richard Gere was an unknown in 1980. American Gigolo Director Paul Schrader told him to study Delon in Plein Soleil (1960) by Rene Clement because even at age 24, Delon's movements and style was the epitome of Continental finesse. Schrader said: "We don't have anyone in Hollywood like him." Gere told interviewers that for inspiration while training for the movie, he hung a giant photo of Delon in his home. NYT article.
Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) is a great film in its own right, but a very disappointing adaptation of the source material, Patricia Highsmith's Talented Mr Ripley. The same goes for the other main adaptation of the novel with Matt Damon and Jude Law- great movie, horrible adaptation (as an aside Jude Law's outfits in that film are among my favourite costumes in cinematic history, I would kill for that white sailing jacket- as indeed Tom Ripley did lol). In the former, Ripley's attack on Philippe is provoked and almost justified, and (SPOILERS) he ends up getting caught. In the latter, Ripley's attack on Dickie is almost accidental, and (SPOILERS) he ends up feeling deeply regretful locked in a prison of his own mind. Whereas in the book (SPOILERS) he kills Dickie simply because he covets his lifestyle, has no regrets and gets away scot free. He's far closer in personality to Hannibal Lecter (aloof, suave, cool under pressure, highly intelligent, utterly amoral) in the books than he is in almost all of the cinematic adaptations. The only one that comes close to reflecting book Ripley is John Malkovich in Ripley's Game (which is, not coincidentally, by far my favourite Ripley adaptation). I know this isn't pertinent to the topic of the video, but it's something that's always really annoyed me, that almost every adaptation always feels the need to soften the character from the cool-headed psychopath that he's really meant to be. I'll be interested to see how Andrew Scott approaches the role in the upcoming Netflix series, but I ain't holding my breath.
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Delon is a world icon. Known for his charm, his talent, his unparalleled beauty and his shrewd business savvy. Producer, director and owner of many successful businesses. Involved in everything. The US is a giant walled garden where film censorship still exists. Delon knew the Hollywood machine could throttle him and he confidently went on his own in Europe and Japan to amass a great fortune.
He did the right thing staying in Europe..he was allowed 2 play a number of roles that he may have not have been able 2 do in the states...his style of dress was perfect 4 the 60s..i wish him the best of health..... peace
No question Alain is a great fashion icon. His style looks contemporary too, with the slimmer fits and natural colors. Ditto with a lot of French and Italian celebs, they know what to wear.
Alain Delon's style is perfect
Excellent video topic! He was such a great actor in addition to being a style icon. I love his work in Melville's classics Le Samourai and Un Flic.
Thanks Eric! He was indeed a great actor, which is funny because he had so little training in the profession
Et ' le cercle rouge '.
Nice to see another fan of Le Samourai. He was my favorite actor. even though he is before my time. Too bad I was not as Handsome as Alain Delon so I could look good dressing up like him::)He looked goo into his 60's he still looks good for his age
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you very much for your super thanks! It's much appreciated
I wouldn't worry too much, so much of that is image. I'm not saying Delon isn't a good-looking guy, because he is (or rather was in his heyday), of course! But never forget the words of Cary Grant: "Everyone wants to be Cary Grant; even I want to be Cary Grant". If your objective is "look as good as a 60s celebrity style icon" then you're always going to be disappointed, even if you're the real life person behind that icon (Sean Connery looked great as Bond but never forget that he wore a toupee and false teeth and had to have his man-boobs shrunk with ice packs before shirtless scenes). That's Hollywood for ya!
And yeah, Le Samourai is such a great movie, I was rewatching it only recently and I'd forgotten how fantastic it was!
Plein soleil is basically the blue print for a timeless men summer wardrobe. Took so much inspiration from it, when I first saw the movie a couple of months ago. It led me to many YT channels like yours. Thank you for honoring Alain Delon. Great video, as always.
He is fine fine fine
I think you said in one of your previous videos that you live someplace where it is hot all year round. I live in Vietnam and would love a video about how to dress well when it is nearly 35 everyday. I know your channel is aimed at younger gentlemen, but I’m almost 40 and your channel has quickly become one of my favorites. I especially love this style icon series. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jacob, I greatly appreciate your comment and to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos! I will absolutely take a look at this topic more in depth soon. In the meantime, check out my ‘3 Best Dressed Areas in the US’ video and you’ll find some useful pointers in the sections on The South and Miami!
Delon was very popular and well known in post Soviet space, his name was associated with good looking man saying you look like A D was a synonym for you are good looking
Wow! This is very interesting. In Russia older generation people pretty often saying a phrase “handsome like Alen Dellon”. I didn’t even know that he used to be so handsome.
That's interesting, I did not know that! Yes, he didn't age too well, unfortunately
In Mexico is the same, when a guy thinks that he is very handsome the people say "calm down Alain Delon" 😂
@@cms3000 haha that’s funny
Delon es ejemplo de hombre muy guapo
İn turkey same…we saying”do you think you are alain delon or what ?”
The movie stars dressed much better then rock star.
You sir, have just got another subscriber. Love your presentation style, I pretty much agree on a 100% of your style thoughts. I hope your channel blows up. God bless
Thanks!
I am glad you have brought the unique style of Alain Delon to view. Another, though different style, you may also consider the legendary Marcello Mastroianni in Marriage Italian Style, and Casanova 70.
watched Le Samouraï yesterday, plain solei tonight!
Love his movies!
Very nice. You look best in casual attire. This is your best look.
Cheers Darby, I'm glad you like it
He is not only famous in France, he is very famous in Italy, Russia, Japan
In Mexico is very famous.
Europa
Y Latinoamérica es adorado.
Icon of style great video and new sub! A Steve Mcqueen video?😉
Great video… you are also very handsome 👍🏼
Ален Делон такой один во всем мире!
Alain Delon, Steve Mc Queen, Daniel Craig are also my inspiring heroes! ♥️
Can you please do humphrey bogart style
That’s a good suggestion. Would you be more interested in seeing how to copy his outfits authentically or adapt his style for modern times?
As for me I'd say more modern that way your not accused of wearing a costume
Gotta love Bogey! I switched my old black double-breasted dinner jacket for a cream-coloured single-button shawl collar after watching Casablanca, and have never looked back since! Of course, I live in Spain most of the year, so it's usually fairly appropriate climate-wise...
@@Gent.Z We would appreciate both options !
Also if you can I’d recommend trying to Rock the gentleman side part, really completes the look. More of a tiddy side part with a suit or nice dress shirt and more messy side part with regular shirt or polo. I notice Alain does this as well
These days a gentleman needs prepared responses to comments about his appearance. The two words Thank You, and not a word more suffice when one receives a compliment. For a snarky remark something like 'Coming from you, I"ll take that as a compliment' will make the point and in a gentlemanly way.
Delon's style is as timeless as it gets. I'd like if you'd consider Irish actor Patrick McGoohan for a style treatment. The suits he wore and the style he represented in Danger Man, The Prisoner, and pretty much everything else I also consider 1960s iconic. Whether it fits the Old Money aesthetic is up for debate, but I think he looked brilliant all throughout that decade in particular.
Alain Delon knows that clothes don't make the man. The man makes the clothes.
I have two favorite men's style RUclips channels. "He spoke style" and your channel. Unfortunately I have a problem with both. Both do not put out enough content. I have watched all of your videos. First let me say that I like the way you dress when you are doing your videos. Great style! Keep it up. Don't dress down like the rest of the world. I would like to suggest a few subjects that you might want to cover. 1. Pocket Squares. Tell us exactly how you fold yours and how you prevent the pocket square from sliding out of sight. 2. Odd colors that are usually not worn a lot such as green. Green outfits or shoes and other colors. 3. Hats - how to style them. 4. Scarfs - specifically the decorative type that are made of silk. How do I pick/style them. 5. Dress boots (not rugged boots) and how to style them. 6. How to pair the right watch with your outfit. 7. My favorite style ICON is David Beckham who you have already covered, but my second favorite is David Gandy (British Male Model). Cover Him!!!!!
Thanks for the great content. Keep it up
Arthur
Thanks for your comment, Arthur. He Spoke Style is also one of my favorite RUclips channels. I hope that I can start posting more soon. Over the next few weeks, I will have some time off from my day job so I will be able to increase my uploads to about five a week. Thank you for those suggestions, I appreciate them a lot and will definitely be making videos for some of those. David Gandy is a great suggestion. Not only is he well dressed and groomed but also seems like a top gentleman
I concur with most of your points ,esp. re.this channel( although, today I wore a green lambswool crew neck jumper with the same shade of green cords ( too much?)).
I wouldn't mind waking -up and looking like Mr Delon in the 60s but I would prefer not to go to the same parties as he did
Hasn't Mr. Brian S. given- up ?
Cheers.
@@jaysterling26 hahaha, Delon’s life has certainly had its ups and downs!
Who would you recommend someone with long dark hair and dark eyes look at for style inspiration?
Thank you
Love the style but besides citizen watches is there other brands similarly to it?
Seiko for sure! They also make very high-quality watches in traditional styles at an affordable pice point.
He is beautiful, see snips from his films over Lana Del Rey "young and beautiful"
looksmax gang herek
I witting for a video about Marlon Brando and tom hardy Steve McQueen cheers
That blue shirt doesn’t look like linen. Which material it could be?
Podrian traducir...porras
He's like a 60s variant of having efron
tomorrow I have dinner with my fiancé and her friends, any suggestions?
What should I wear?, I was thinking something strictly like casual Alain Delon
His style was very French of it's time and can be summarized by the French expression 'Bon chic, bon genre' roughly translated into 'good style, good class'. Easily equivalent to what many are talking about today as 'old money style' with a French Cote d'Azure flavor .
Classic styles,
never goes away…
always liked
The American Gigolo,
Giorgio Armani of the 70’s
Richard Gere was an unknown in 1980. American Gigolo Director Paul Schrader told him to study Delon in Plein Soleil (1960) by Rene Clement because even at age 24, Delon's movements and style was the epitome of Continental finesse. Schrader said: "We don't have anyone in Hollywood like him." Gere told interviewers that for inspiration while training for the movie, he hung a giant photo of Delon in his home. NYT article.
Fabulous video ,I wish I could get my boyfriend out of jeans and tees and into classier clothes.
5:48 you don’t have a similar hair color to Alain Delon honestly. His is way darker
You said you have similar hair colour or I misunderstood? I' mean he's dark you are blond.
Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) is a great film in its own right, but a very disappointing adaptation of the source material, Patricia Highsmith's Talented Mr Ripley. The same goes for the other main adaptation of the novel with Matt Damon and Jude Law- great movie, horrible adaptation (as an aside Jude Law's outfits in that film are among my favourite costumes in cinematic history, I would kill for that white sailing jacket- as indeed Tom Ripley did lol). In the former, Ripley's attack on Philippe is provoked and almost justified, and (SPOILERS) he ends up getting caught. In the latter, Ripley's attack on Dickie is almost accidental, and (SPOILERS) he ends up feeling deeply regretful locked in a prison of his own mind. Whereas in the book (SPOILERS) he kills Dickie simply because he covets his lifestyle, has no regrets and gets away scot free. He's far closer in personality to Hannibal Lecter (aloof, suave, cool under pressure, highly intelligent, utterly amoral) in the books than he is in almost all of the cinematic adaptations. The only one that comes close to reflecting book Ripley is John Malkovich in Ripley's Game (which is, not coincidentally, by far my favourite Ripley adaptation). I know this isn't pertinent to the topic of the video, but it's something that's always really annoyed me, that almost every adaptation always feels the need to soften the character from the cool-headed psychopath that he's really meant to be. I'll be interested to see how Andrew Scott approaches the role in the upcoming Netflix series, but I ain't holding my breath.
Doubt old money can help those eyebrows
Im not gay but...
Oh here we go Alain Delon the ultimate style icon come on Roger Moore had more swag!
Both
In no way, are you the same type as Delon. You are blonde and his hair is brown coloured. And by the way you look better.
No he does not look better😂
Never.
You can't look better than Delon
An average size man with lady eyes get over it he's not all that!
rosica😅
Roger Moore looked way better in suits than Delon
Oh no! And no mistery in Moore.
Never