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Steal the Style: Jason Statham in The Mechanic

February 23, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Steal the Style – Jason Statham’s “Arthur Blank” in The Mechanic

I don’t know why I was expecting more but I was.  It’s hard to deny Statham’s potential as not just an action star, but a thriller/action/doesn’t-rely-on-tons-of-explosions male lead.  He can do this.  See his 2008 flick The Bank Job.  The Mechanic leans a little too close to the Nicholas Cage / John Travolta eye roller Face Off.

It’s not Statham’s fault though.  He’s easily the best part of the film.  Yes it’s his standard character.  His filmography is like the AC/DC catalogue.  Low on range, high on testosterone awesomeness.  The Mechanic hiccups w/ the ridiculous body count, Ben Foster’s character, and oddities like Statham using Ask.com in a blatant product placement to research an enemy.  Assassins Ask Jeeves?

It has moments but they’re too few.  Wait for it on Netflix for a slow weekend evening.  During which you might be wearing something like Statham’s rough but upgraded casual wardrobe.  Here’s a few affordable alternatives…
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The Coat:  J. Crew Wool University Coat – $129.99 (reg. $235)

Close but not quite identical, the coat Statham wears in the movie doesn’t have flap front pockets and instead has more of a mock neck.  But between the single breasted front and mid to upper thigh length, it’s plenty close.  Especially when it’s on sale for $130.  Careful though, it’s final sale.  So no returns.
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The Sweater:  Farrah Coppard Shawl Collar – $129.99 (reg. $190)

Big knit, dark toggles, thick and wide shawl collar.  This thing commands more of a presence in the movie than the one female co-star.  Similar sweaters are pricey.  This one via Urban Outfitters is close, with another similar option coming from  J. Crew.  Toggle-less is far and away the cheapest thanks to this $35 version from L.E.C.
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The Long Sleeve:  Calvin Klein Waffle Knit Thermal – $31.20 ($39.00)

Looks like assassins like their thick boxy knits.  When you have a neck and traps like Jason Statham, what usually passes for something resembling long underwear can look plenty good.  The Calvin Klein version, although expensive, has raglan sleeves and a more updated looking fit.  Now go do some pull-ups.
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The Sunglasses:  Cole Haan C704 – $135.00

Tough to find alternatives for the movie version.  These guys over here seem to think they’re $400 and made by a company called IC! berlin.  They drop deep, are incredibly squared off, have minimal framing, and come straight back through the earpiece.  Gradient lenses too.  Like some sort of Sarah Palin Eyewear / Blu blocker hybrid.  The Cole Haans are kinda (okay, not really) close.  Why don’t you just go with these instead?

Would you wear any of it?  Or would you rather go with something like Statham’s peak lapel suit he wore to the premier?  Leave your pick in the comments section below…

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Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Etc., Too Expensive Tagged With: jason statham, movie, Shawl Collar, steal the style, The Mechanic, The Mechanic Sunglasses

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I thought Face/Off was awesome. Other than that, great post/finds Joe.

  2. Devinshaw4 says

    February 23, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I just bought a Kenneth Cole topcoat that looks almost identical to the one Statham is wearing in that picture. Coincidentally, it had a gun pad on the shoulder that may have come in handy in this movie. This movie looked crazy, I still have to see it.

  3. Don says

    February 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks Joe. Unless you have a shaved head you probably wouldn’t be aware of it, but clothes and glasses that look good on someone with longer or spikey hair look totally different on someone with a shaved head. Anything with a tall collar usually works well and so do thermals if you have the physique for them. Whoever dressed Jason for the movie is very aware of this…

  4. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Thermals are a go-to for me in the fall and winter. I cannot vouch for the CK ones, but I love the ones Gap makes. They are like they were tailored for my body. Nice, long sleeves for slightly taller people and a trim body on them. I’m 6′ and the Mediums fit me perfectly even in the sleeves.

    Also, $400 is a lot for those sunglasses, but IC! Berlin makes fantastic eyewear.

  5. w00py says

    February 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I agree. Awesome movie. Also I think Statham is in another movie right now. Gnomeo & Juliet lol.

    If you use the code AYC93K at Jcrew you get another 30% off + free shipping so the jacket would be around $110 shipped.

    Side note but I hate the sites that make you go all the way to the end of the checkout process before you can test out a coupon code. It sucks when you get all the way to the end just to find out the item doesn’t work with that coupon.

  6. C. says

    February 24, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    It’s funny because I was introduced to Statham in the movie “Snatch,” which is quality movie material. Thanks for the tip on the thermal, I’ve made the mistake in the past of going for bargains and the stretch in the cuffs never last past two or three wears.

  7. Anonymous says

    May 21, 2011 at 8:33 PM

     eh, so i bought the Cole Haan C704 sunglasses ($73 on amazon). they are really NOT at all like the shades in the movie. 

  8. Bige_dick2004 says

    August 6, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Who makes the cardigan he wore email me bige_dick2004@yahoo.com

  9. Platinumremix says

    January 9, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Very nice but what about the leather button up coat ?

  10. Badloveleather says

    January 17, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Is that all you got? I was looking for that Olive canvas coat he was wearing in the training scenes.

  11. Zebra3 says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I want that shawl collar. Is there any place to buy it still. I need it.

  12. kaiz says

    September 25, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    what about his shoes, what are those?

  13. Ravinder says

    December 25, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    The coat does not match the one worn in the movie.
    Pockets, shoulders and collar …it’s all different.

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