The Criminally Underrated Fashion Style of The Sopranos

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Published 2024-03-10
Let's delve into the criminally underrated fashion style of HBO's iconic series, The Sopranos, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In this video, I'm exploring the wardrobe choices of Tony Soprano, the enigmatic mob boss portrayed by James Gandolfini, dissecting the personal style and character journey that unfold through his fashion sense. From Tony's distinct yet understated attire to Furio Giunta's flamboyant Italian flair and Christopher Moltisanti's symbolic color palette, each character's wardrobe tells a story within the larger narrative of the series created by David Chase. As we uncover the significance of Tony's bathrobe, Furio's Versace silk shirts, and Christopher's shifting hues of blue and red, we discover the intricate layers of identity, loyalty, and inner conflict woven into The Sopranos' fabric. With honorable mentions of memorable fashion moments throughout the series, from Artie's stud earring, to A.J.'s Marilyn Manson t-shirts, I invite you to join the conversation and share your favorite fashion highlights from the show. Thank you for watching, and don't forget to subscribe for more content exploring the intersection of style, storytelling, and culture xx

00:00 intro
00:30 Tony Soprano
04:00 Furio Giunta
06:30 Christopher Moltisanti
09:18 Honorable mentions

source:
www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/sopranos-shi…
www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gianni-versace-fashio…
basementapproved.com/fashion/inside-tony-sopranos-…

All Comments (21)
  • @KasiaSopniewska
    I think we were robbed of an episode where Furio brings his blood stained silk shirts to the dry cleaners
  • @MrLoonyLenny
    A Sopranos clothing analysis and not one mention of Johnny Sack's flawless suit game? Bruh
  • @gmarrt2340
    this whole video, all i could think of is Paulie using suspenders with joggers
  • @EdoloChannel
    Silvio is absolutely the best dressed gangster in The Sopranos. So many colors, patterns, excellent suits. Everytime he wears something new he's a joy to behold, as a fan of suits and gangster looks.
  • @harryanders2877
    Tony Blundetto's Miami Vice suit brings a happy tear to my eye...Great work, and great narration on your part!
  • @A1R617
    My favorite one is when Tony sits with Livia in the nursi-...I mean retirement community, and hands her over some macarons. The black shirt with the suspenders and dark beige pants fits him so well. Gandolfini looked like he was about to be on the Godfather set.
  • @sterlingarcher74
    Furio wearing clothing inspired by the goddess Medusa makes sense when you consider his muse, Carmela. In mythology, staring at Medusa kills you by turning you to stone. And in the show, his life is put in danger simply by expressing his desire towards her.
  • @tbbpro2433
    Mikey Palmice ☝️🤷‍♂️ He was credited as “Mr GQ” by Tony himself
  • @clubjema
    Omg I love you for this. What an icon to post a mens version! You're so right, The Soprano's mens fashion isn't talked about enough. Fashion design is so fascinating with character development
  • @somogoto
    Furio's eye-twitch @6:17 rigth before we was gonna beat on that guy
  • @michaelbarry7018
    I'll take the heat for it but Ralphie is the best dressed guy in the show
  • @Maya-md9yt
    Love literally everything you post ❤ my dad had the most trash fashion growing up and was a big boss at microsoft. Like he wore shorts and flip flops with baggy short sleeve button downs everyday even though we lived in Seattle… he knew his fashion was trash and it was his statement to the world in a punk rock way. I totally see Tony’s wardrobe as his own power play demonstrating that fads and cultural values can not influence him, he’s fully in control. My dad only changed his fashion when he got a job in Amsterdam and was relentlessly bullied by fashionable Europeans lol
  • @colonelxking
    This is not only a refreshing video to watch regarding the sopranos, but worth looking into. Read somewhere the script was so detailed for each character's outfit choices.
  • @Yamin1348
    Tony's fashion sense was very sleak, but also impressive to me with how they wardrobed him to look intimidating despite the knowledge that he was gaining weight every season, you know, he didn't look like Vito or something. Christopher's had some noticebale 90s italian fashion fits but to me and i'm surprised you didn't mentioned him (maybe because he was killed off early and isn't memorable) Ralph's had some of the best looks with his winter esq fits. His fits were obviously expensive probably go with how he is as a character. He just looked cool though.
  • Can we get a ‘Lamps & Interior Design of the Sopranos’ video?….. Ever since the first season with Livia’s infamous “you want that lamp?” line, I pay hyperattention to the lighting fixtures & lamps in this show—lemme tell ya, some fantastic pieces 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
  • @vlonen8926
    Always loved all the jewelry worn by the characters growing up watching, inspired me to get lots of different-flashy rings, chains, watches
  • Christopher Actor was 33 when this Series debuted....he looked early 20s tbh Michael Imperoli