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Steal the Style: Ryan Gosling in Drive

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Ryan Gosling’s character in the darker-than-you-think-it’s-going-to-be Drive seems to have similar philosophies when it comes to changing clothes and talking.  He only does it when he feels it’s necessary.

And to him, covered in blood doesn’t always necessitate changing clothes.

This isn’t a look that everyone can pull off.  There’s a lot of 80s influence to this movie.  From the synth-pop music, to the font of the titles, to the wardrobe (complete with gold necklace) of co-star Carey Mulligan.  It’s nowhere near the awesome blue shawl collar tux Gosling wore to the premier.   Here’s how to steal it.  Try to keep it blood free.
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The Watch:  Skagen 958XLSL Steel Matte Case Silver Dial – $100 – $115
Real close and a bargain too.

To many of us, it’s the most wanted piece of the Driver’s wardrobe.  His is a Patek Philippe, and specifically a model that doesn’t really exist.  The silver dial with just one sub-dial is surprisingly difficult to replicate.  This recently released Skagen is close, but will need a new lighter in shade leather band with some texture.  If you want a more affordable dark dial version of the one in the movie, try ESQ’s Chronicle.

 

The Denim Jacket:  Levi’s Slim Fit Trucker – $68.00 – $78.00
The truer blue is the pick in the movie.

The jacket fits him so close in the movie that you can forget about layering.  Be prepared to find something that’s intentionally slim like these, or have something tailored if you go with a cheaper option (like this one from LEC)

 

The Henley:  J. Crew Jaspe Short Sleeve Henley – $39.50
Skip bright white in favor of a color like this.

Because a t-shirt would be too easy and long sleeves would be too warm for Los Angeles (which is where the movie takes place).  Keep it slim and keep it close to the body.  Check your local Target for cheaper versions.

 

The Jeans:  Levi’s 511 Skinny in Black Stretch- $44.00
There better be some stretch.

The only person wearing tighter pants in Drive is Christina Hendricks.  And God knows how they shoe-horned her figure into those jeggings.  But watching her work those heels was a treat.  514s are as slim as most of us want to get.  511s are one step closer to a second skin.  1% spandex mixed in for stretch.

 

The Sunglasses:  DKNY Tortoise Acetate Aviators – $89.00
Mid-range price without too much lens droop.

This style of plastic aviator is like the rest of this outfit.  They’re not for everyone.  They can bury the skeezy needle on many a face.  On others, they’re right.  A few price ranges here:  The DKNY are in the middle, with the KW Aviator from Nordstromicon ($10) and the Ray Ban Cats 5000 providing the book ends.

 

The Boots:  Stacy Adams Madison in Taupe – $71.50
These, but with grime.

Gosling’s boots look like the Stacy Adams Madison because they actually are Stacy Adams.  They’ve been beat to death by the costume designer, but for the color, it’s most likely the taupe.  Which also happens to be tough to find.  Backup would be the grey with new matching laces.

 

The Driving Gloves:  All Gloves Brown Drivers – $84.00
Good grip for steering wheels… & hammers.

Steep in price but the right color.  Also available in a richer “BritishTan” color.  If you’re okay with a subtle two toned look, Lord & Taylor has a house brand glove for under $50.

 

The Jacket:  Member’s Only Vintage Racer?  Jack and Jones Quilted?
You try and take it from him.

Somethings just can’t be replicated easily.  Especially when it’s an original piece for the film inspired by “Korean Souvenir Jackets from the 50’s”  Right.  Quilted white satin bomber/racing jackets just don’t fall out of the sky.  Your suggestions for this jacket (scorpion embroidery on the back not necessary) go in the comments below…

UPDATE:  Looks like these are now available on Amazon for about $100?  Hat tip to Alex E. for the find.

Drive was released on Friday September 16th.  Rated R for violence and nudity.  Just 100 minutes long.

Comments

  2. Good choices for the gloves and jean jacket. I have to disagree with the shoes, those don’t look much like the movie’s and there’s something about them that’s pretty feminine (not sure what). These boots more closely resemble the movie’s and are pretty awesome:

    http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2011/130507/481531/COMBAT%2BBOOT

    And here’s an option for the scorpion jacket, if you can fit into clothes from this store:

    http://www.yesstyle.com/en/purplow-inset-jacket-hooded-zip-jacket-gray-52-105/info.html/pid.1024927863

  3. First off, what a great flick. I can’t believe how on edge I left the theater. His style was simple and great. I think the quilted jacket is beyond my style but I kept thinking of that cool jacket you posted from Urban the other day and I love the gloves, think I’ll need those when I’m done restoring my future weekend ride.

    I was so very, very disappointed to find out the watch was 1) A fantasy Patek 2) A Patek. I could never make out the brand on the dial so it was one of the first things I googled when I had a chance. The watch was really great, and the buzzing made it sound like a repeater (although I guess we never heard it go off) which is probably my most lusted over complication in a watch. And well there mere fact that its a Patek means that I probably couldn’t reason to myself buying one anyways.

  4. Heads up about the “His is a Patrick Phillipe” link, it was blocked at work for being in the “Adult” category. My office has [unnecessarily] strict filters though so I can’t say where it actually goes.

  12. People want to steal that jacket look?  Really?  ‘Cause it makes him look like a cheesy record promoter from the 70’s.  

  15. I think it really, really works for his character in the movie.  His entire wardrobe is awesome for the character, and the jacket itself almost plays a role.  Not anything I’d mimic for sure, but…

  16. Hm, sorry if this is a double (or triple) post, for some reason I’m getting posting errors.

    Anyway, here’s a cool, ivory-colored jacket with a similar shape to the one Gosling wears… and not quite as, um, risky in terms of style. http://www.llbean.com/llbeansignature/llb/shop/65140?subrnd=1&parentCategory=505929&feat=505929-sigtn&cat4=505928&productId=1063102&attrValue_0=Soapstone

  17. with a kohl’s card at kohl’s, you can get 30% off a few styles of Levi’s trucker jackets using code SAVEWITH30.  to get free shipping, add the code time4fs.  bueno!

  19. I actually managed to acquire a similar jacket over the weekend, having just watched the movie on Friday.  There is actually a method to the costume designer’s madness.  The “quilting” is on there because the jacket is meant to either be or appear to be fireproof.  Same goes for the off-white, “pearl” coloring.  And the material/shape of the collar (mean to slip in under the neck brace and helmet).  It’s an old “funny car” racing jacket.  I know, because, as I described the jacket to my old man (a long-time drag racer), he disappeared into the garage, and reappeared with a similar pearl white quilted jacket with red racing bands on the sleeve.   True vintage, from Simpson Racing products.  No scorpion, however, which may not be a bad thing.  I’m getting it tailored and dry cleaned this week…

  20. Alright, this one’s more a bit out there.

    http://www.betabrand.com/jackets/purple-reign-jacket.html

    This company makes a handsome velvet/corduroy jacket that reverses into a smoking jacket. They’re out of the purple and silver ones for now, I’m not sure when they’ll produce more. The purple (velvet) is QUITE out there, and the reversed side almost matches the jacket in terms of gaudiness, but if that’s your style, it’s interesting. Again, really, really out there.

    On another note, the black corduroy jacket (same site) is great, reversed or not. Not the same white inside, but a great jacket.

  24. They have a sale every once in a while, obviously. Maybe Dappered could work out some kind of deal? I have the black one, it was a huge present to myself.

  26. Ok… trying this again, since I seem to be having more posting issues.

    I went to Target today and spotted this Merona brand watch for $13: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/theantiduck/P1050895.jpg

    It looks vaguely like the fantasy PP… reddish brown croco band, silver on silver on silver indices, dial, and case. It’s obviously not a perfect match, and slightly large for a dress watch at 41mm, but for $13? I’ll take it.

  32. Wait. I just noticed he’s supposedly wearing his driving jacket over his denim jacket. Can anyone confirm that he does this in the movie? Because I roast in my Levi’s trucker jacket and I can’t imagine putting anything over it.

  34. I noticed he was doing this in a couple of scenes. When you have that low body fat, i guess you get chilly?

  39. Wow, that jacket is so close! I wish the color was just a little bit closer, but I might have to grab this. I’m a female though (I have a need to make men costumes into female ones), so I don’t know if the large will be too big or not. 

  40. They post very accurate size info on each item. You should be able to match one up to your specs. Their men sizes run small enough for thin American women.  🙂

  45. Having just seen the movie, I can tell you that he wears black jeans in the first parts of the movie and regular blue jeans in later parts.

  50. Anyone know where to find a cheaper version of the denim jacket he’s wearing? LEC ran out of smaller sizes.

  51. I bought both the watch mentioned in the above comments and a pair of aviator glasses, identical to the ones mentioned in the post, from Target for $13 each. Great buys!

  52. Great news! I found this on iMDB.com today. You can purchase an exact replica of the driver jacket from Steady Clothing for $169.99. They are taking pre-orders now. Check it out!

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  57. Steady clothing is making a replica jacket. They already sold out of their first run  http://shop.steadyclothing.com/product/drive-scorpion-jacket-2nd-run

  58. Here is another “official replica drive scorpion jacket” http://www.getgoretro.com/DriveScorpionJacket.htm

  59. Rock Steady is doing a private label issue of the jacket, legit/licensed even. Sent a lead to Joe as soon as I got the email, but he’s a busy guy

  60. Don’t know if anyone will check this ever again, but I came across this today: http://shop.steadyclothing.com/product/drive-scorpion-jacket

  65. Freddy,
    Lord & Taylor has leather driving gloves in their house brand Black Brown. When I went a few days ago they were on sale for 49.99 and they are a nearly perfect match.

  66. this is a great website. you are all so very helpful at finding these items. great work!!! and drive rocks!!!

  68. The Skagen Matte Case and Silver Dial watch is on sale on Amazon. Its for 75$~ plus free shipping!!!!! =)

  70. Hey everyone, I’ve got a BMWSauberF1 Puma racing jacket that is vaguely similar to the one in the movie. It’s got the checkered design and elastic top and bottom. They used to sell them in white and blue… I’ve got the blue. I picked it up at a Puma outlet years ago for 40 bucks. This site is selling it for 100, but you at least see the design. I actually drive a BMW, so this works perfect. I guess if you didn’t like it… you could get the embroidering removed maybe? I don’t know.

    Hope it helps.

    http://www.teamstore.com.au/f1/bmw_sauber_f1_formula_one/bmw_sauber_f1_formula_one_buy/bmw_sauber_f1_formula_one_statement_jacket_navy.htm

  71. DRIVE JACKET ON EBAY – ONLY TWO LEFT – Item number: 290661135897

    Check it out guys, its being sold by me

     ‘Ryan Gosling FILM DRIVE Jacket ONLY TWO Unwanted now in the UK from USA’
    ‘Ryan Gosling FILM DRIVE Jacket ONLY TWO Unwanted now in the UK from USA’

  77. Those of you looking for the scorpion jacket, SteadyClothing makes an exact replicaof the one worn in the movie, scorpion and all, for $159.99. Just google SteadyClothing and its on the home screen of their website.

  81. It would be awesome to find the exact model of the gloves. They’re not black neither brown. =(