4 Iconic Hollywood Shirt Moments—and How to Tailor Them to You
There are few things more personal—or powerful—than a well-cut shirt. And in the world of men’s style, it’s often the collar that does the talking. Look back at Hollywood’s most iconic male characters, and you’ll find a pattern: razor-sharp tailoring, a collar with attitude, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to shout.
That’s where Airthreads comes in. The brand’s approach to custom fit shirts is less about trends, and more about legacy—how clothes should feel, how they should fit, and how they can be styled to reflect not just a moment, but a mood.
We picked four of the most enduring collared-shirt moments in film and broke down how to make them your own—with precision tailoring and a little help from Airthreads.
1. James Bond in Casino Royale
The Power Move: Spread Collar Perfection
Bond never misses. Daniel Craig’s opening act in Casino Royale—a deep navy tuxedo paired with a spread-collar shirt—remains one of the cleanest takes on modern suiting. The spread collar anchors a full Windsor knot and draws attention upwards—ideal for men who like their style with structure.
The Update:
Opt for a custom white shirt , tailored to contour your torso without clinging. The cotton-lycra finish keeps the shirt looking crisp. Add French cuffs and keep the finish crisp. This is power dressing at its most timeless.
Wear it: To any black-tie affair, or the type of dinner that begins with a dirty martini and ends with a second date.
2. Tony Montana in Scarface
The Flex: Camp Collar Chaos (In the Best Way)
Al Pacino’s turn as Tony Montana wasn’t just loud in dialogue—it was loud in style. That camp collar shirt, unbuttoned and unapologetic, is the ultimate expression of Miami cool. It speaks to confidence, heat, and a man with nothing to prove.
The Update:
Choose a lightweight poplin in a bold floral color or cool linen. Go with a relaxed fit, straight hem, and short sleeves. Airthreads lets you control every detail—from collar style to fabric.
Wear it: When you're off-duty, but on your A-game. Think poolside, rooftop bar, or walking into a weekend like you own the joint.
3. Gordon Gekko in Wall Street
The Statement: Contrast Collar Power Play
It’s hard to out-style Michael Douglas in the 1980s. Gekko’s signature look - didn’t just dominate the boardroom, it rewrote the playbook on corporate masculinity. Aggressive, assertive, and incredibly put-together.
The Update:
Go with a classic collar shirt in royal blue or soft grey. Customize the fit to slide effortlessly under a double-breasted jacket.
Wear it: When your calendar says “quarterly review,” but your wardrobe says “hostile takeover.”
4. Jacob Palmer in Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Subtle Win: Button-Down Oxford, Reimagined
Ryan Gosling’s casual Oxford in Crazy, Stupid, Love wasn’t trying to be iconic—but that’s exactly why it became just that. Clean, fitted, and low-key sexy, it’s the type of shirt that says you know what you’re doing without saying much at all.
The Update:
Choose a tailored Oxford cloth shirt with a button-down collar, customized to your proportions. Ditch the bulk, embrace the taper. Keep it neutral—white, pale blue, maybe chambray.
Wear it: On first dates, casual Fridays, or just about any time you want to look sharp without trying too hard.
The Final Frame: Tailored, Not Cast
You don’t need a blockbuster budget to look like a leading man. You just need the right fit. Airthreads takes the guesswork out of dressing well, giving you the tools to build your own legacy shirt—designed down to the collar, cuff, and centimeter.
Because in the end, the best-dressed men don’t follow scripts. They get custom-made ones.
