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According to Caroline Young in Classic Hollywood Style, James Dean's iconic Rebel look was the brainchild of costume designer Moss Mabry, who collected inspiration from real high school and college students. In a statement Monday, the auction house said bids did not meet the item’s reserve price. That’s the confidential, predetermined minimum Michael Scott of Hobe Sound was prepared to accept. Interested bidders will now have a chance to privately negotiate an after-auction sale.

Dean is absolutely at his peak — forever. He was already immortal before most of us saw him and that's part of the fascination," film historian David Thomson said. "Everyone's got their own notion of what would have happened to James Dean if he had not died."James Dean and Raymond Massey, in the climactic scene from East of Eden. [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Inc] Rebel Without a Cause– The Quintessential Dean Performance The classic G9 outer shell is made of a poly-cotton blend that is water repellent though I also enjoy pure cotton. You can also find corduroy, leather and all kind of other materials nowadays. As always the fit is the first thing to look out for. A classic Harrington’s body will always be cut short in relation to the chest size and arms.

James Byron Dean was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, the only child of Winton Dean, a farmer, and Mildred Marie Wilson. Six years after his father had left farming to become a dental technician, Dean moved with his family to Santa Monica, California. In Rebel Without A Cause , Dean rounded out his iconic combination of Harrington, T-shirt, and jeans with a dark pair of leather engineer boots. James Dean, Bruce Springsteen and The Ramones figure among other contributors to the Perfecto’s myth, though there was always a “middleman between us and them,” continues Schott. The company doesn’t own any of the iconic celebrity-related models, but occasionally borrows them for special occasions, such as for a retrospective exhibit in New York for its 100th anniversary last year. The celebrations also saw the opening of the firm’s first store in the city since the 1940s. “A couple were painted by Keith Haring, one was painted by Jean-Michel Basquiat…It’s important for them to go out and live a life and then for us to reacquire them,” says Schott. Since its establishment in October 1775, the United States Navy has grown and developed exponentially over the last 120 years. From the ashes of the Civil War, where maritime warfare was put to the test, to the vast campaigns of the Spanish American War, the beginnings of the Twentieth Century saw the rise of a modern navy. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images James Dean on the set of Rebel Without a Cause sporting his iconic look.

Dean on the set of Rebel Without a Cause, in a simple white T-shirt. [Image Credit: The Film Stage]

A US Navy landing party of the USS Florida at Vera Cruz in 1914. Note the wool uniform and formal appearance (image via US Military Forum) There are festivals held in his honor featuring James Dean look-a-like contests while his pretty-boy-with-an-edge look is a staple of every fashion icon listicle imaginable. Although the filmmakers have received the green light from Dean's family, many have criticized the posthumous casting as exploitative and distasteful. It's emblematic of the price of fame even long after death. Jim Stark (Dean) and Buzz Gunderson (Corey Allen) in a knife fight in Rebel Without a Cause. [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]

PS: Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Schlueter: I found your article intriguing and a good read. It’s just that I would not put James Dean in the “gentleman” slot. What better way to die? It's fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory." James Dean, on the dangers of sports racing The confident exterior masking a sensitive interior that Dean brought to Rebel Without a Cause would influence musicians like Elvis Presley. [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures] James Dean’s Signature Style These would include cold weather, wet weather and tropical weather. With ships stationed everywhere from Dutch Harbor to Oahu and the North Atlantic to the Mediterranean, a uniform was needed for every kind of environment. From photographic evidence and the study of history, it’s clear that the cold weather uniform, commonly now referred to as the N1, was the most popular used by US sailors during WWII. Semi-Formal / Sophisticated– Replace your Blazer / Sports coat with a suitable Harrington while keeping the rest of your ensemble the same. Contrary to how it may sound or look in print it actually does work, and will definitely make you stand out from your peers.

Dean as Jett Rink in Giant, from 1956 [Image Credit: Warner Bros. Inc] James Dean’s Death – A Racer Passes on the Highway A month after his death, James Dean's second film Rebel Without A Cause was released. Though Dean's career was only beginning to take off, the young star's broody portrayal of protagonist Jim Stark combined with his untimely death catapulted Dean's persona into mythical status. I won't deny it has some JD mojo. It gets a lot of attention. Many a friend has wanted to try it on. Given the time period in which he lived, Dean’s trousers had a fuller cut and a higher rise on the torso than what would be typical today. You can opt for a pair with a high rise to directly replicate a ’50s aesthetic, and combine it with classic loafers and a braided belt. For a more modern take, go for a pair with a contemporary rise, in a darker wash and tapered closer to the ankle. Dean’s next film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), would become hugely popular among teenagers, largely for its representation of teenage angst. As Jim Stark, Dean gave the quintessential performance of a restless teenager, hiding behind a mask of casual indifference while yearning for love, purpose, and recognition. In the film’s opening scene, a drunk Jim slouches on a curb, holding onto a toy monkey. The conservative tan suit he wears marks him as an adult, but his movements are those of a frightened child.He landed several roles on television and Broadway before finally catching his big break starring in his first feature film East Of Eden as Cal Trask — a troubled young man entangled in a family rivalry with his brother. Dean was a studious and accomplished method actor, but perhaps more than his talent, it’s his natural charisma, as an avatar for rebellious youth, that shines through today. He didn’t abide by Hollywood standards of the time, preferring to live by his own rules. Preppy– as mentioned before the Harrington is a preppy staple. One can wear them with chinos , a polo shirt and boat shoes or replace the Polo with a button down shirt and throw in a bow tie , also one can replace the chinos with shorts ( without the bow tie ) . Early adopters often wore it with a Fred Perry T-shirt but only brand victims care about the label. I suggest you always look for quality, cut and design first.