One of my favorite movies is The Royal Tenenbaums. I love it not necessarily for it's dark, witty and unique plot/storyline (even though that's great too), but for how aesthetically pleasing every detail is throughout the entire film.
The film came out in 2001, and it's an American comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson and co-written with Owen Wilson. The plot follows the lives of three siblings that come from a quirky, split up and unconventional New York City family. It's dark yet funny and profiles the ups and downs that occur in the lives of this very dysfunctional family. It's beautifully made, with an outstanding cast (Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, and Ben Stiller), an amazing soundtrack and perfect styling.
One character in particular, Margot Tenenbaum (played by Paltrow) has left a huge mark on the fashion industry.
Her gloomy yet chic style has been inspirational for designers and stylists since her debut on film. The classic Hermes Birkin, fur coat, choppy bob haircut, piled on eyeliner and preppy dress make for a perfect look that have been emulated by women all over the world. Margot is yet another example of film characters making their permanant mark in the fashion world & in the closets of all types of women.
Margot Tenenbaum's look inspired Cynthia Rowley's Fall 2011 collection.
Street style photos capture girls putting their very own twist on the look (source)
Zink magazine duplicated the Margot look perfectly
Sofia Copola at the Lanvin/H&M collaboration opening in a very Tenenbaum inspired look
A screen cap of Margot's closet from the film
The movie also inspired a photoshoot with the Ronson family for Harpers Bazaar in 2008.
My very own styling take on the Margot look using Polyvore.
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