Rising out of the 1930s; an era of economic downturn and depression, the Navy had not seen significant development in its uniforms for many years. Overdue for a re-vamp which coincided with the global scale of the Second World War, the US Navy took the opportunity to develop three separate clothing systems for varying environments. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Plans to resurrect the late actor through CGI technology for a new movie has stirred controversy. 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.

Color Symbolism: Red is a color often associated with strong emotions, and in the context of the film, it represents passion, anger, and defiance. This choice of color was not accidental; it was carefully selected to convey the inner turmoil and rebellion of Dean's character, Jim Stark. Below is an archive of the auction description and photos from the Palm Beach Modern Auctions sale: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. P.S., Thanks, John, for the accurate correction re Jimmy’s Mc Douglas. I recommend Sven writes a review of this equally iconic brand which has a history as long and as rich in great designs and fabrics as Baracuda or any ‘rainwear’ manufacturer for that matter. (Japan, where these affairs are serious issue as and currency, certainly values the label in their menswear enthusiast’s private collections…always a benchmark of style and quality.) I'm a serious-minded and intense little devil... Terribly gauche and so tense I don't see how people stay in the same room with me. I know I wouldn't tolerate myself." James Dean 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 on the set of Rebel Without a Cause, in a simple white T-shirt. [Image Credit: The Film Stage]

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. There was obviously only one Warner Brothers costume employee who worked on ‘REBEL’ and died later, in Japan, working on SAYONARA in 1957. Bought myself one of these for Xmas... I really, really like it. I looked all over the internet for info and wanted to add my .02 for any others in the same boat. 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

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The confident exterior masking a sensitive interior that Dean brought to Rebel Without a Cause would influence musicians like Elvis Presley. Instead, spend a few more dollars to get something that will flatter your form and stand up to multiple launderings. To channel Dean directly, pair the tee with traditional blue jeans and boots. For a more contemporary look, dark denim with a slimmer (but not skinny) fit would be a good option. Boots In contrast to his big-city style, James Dean grew up a farm boy in Indiana, where his aunt and uncle lived. His father sent him there after Dean's mother died of cancer. According to his cousin Marcus Winslow Jr., the death of Dean's mother was partly to blame for his trademark moodiness.