The preppy psychological thriller “The Talented Mr. Ripley” debuted just over 20 years ago. Thanks to a killer cast (Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman at their disturbing best) and a dreamy 1950s Italy setting, the film became an instant fashion classic, its impeccable resort ensembles still covetable today.
With the movie set to leave Netflix on April 30, there’s no better time to borrow its style for summer vacation inspiration — or a breezy outfit for your next quarantine conference call.
Here’s how to get the iconic looks of Dickie Greenleaf, a wealthy Ivy League grand on permanent vacation in Italy, and Marge Sherwood, his Hitchcock-blond socialite girlfriend.
Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow)
If the sun-drenched Amalfi coast were reincarnated as a film character, it would be Marge Sherwood. Whether she’s lolling on a sailboat in the Mediterranean or sleuthing down bougainvillea-draped passageways, she nails “Roman Holiday”-chic. Get her go-to look with a gauzy button-down atop a bathing suit or swooping printed skirt, paired with a beach-friendly straw bag and a pair of espadrilles.
Linen wrap-around blouse, $25 at H&M
Buy NowAlaçuz skirt, $333 at Farfetch
Buy Now“Montauk” woven tote bag, $68 at Anthropologie
Buy NowCastañer “Carola” crochet wedge espadrilles, $120 at Farfetch
Buy NowPoppy Lissiman “Coco Husk” sunglasses, $115 at Shopbop
Buy NowOmbre silk diamond scarf, $39 at Echo
Buy NowDickie Greenleaf (Jude Law)
There’s a reason Damon’s Tom Ripley is obsessed with this “fellow” Princeton grad and shipping heir playboy — and it begins with Dickie’s jet-setting, jazz-worshipping, dolce vita style. Much like the talented Mr. Ripley himself, you can steal Dickie’s suave nonchalance with a breezy button-down and pale pink shorts — oh, and don’t forget to cop his silver watch and signature pinky ring.
Onia “Shaun” linen-blend polo shirt, $85 at Mr Porter
Buy NowSave Khaki United cotton-corduroy shorts, $110 at Mr Porter
Buy Now“Striper” distressed sneakers, $60 at Sperry
Buy Now“Saylor” sunglasses, $145 at Warby Parker
Buy NowDiamond analog watch, $115 at Guess
Buy NowMiansai 14-k gold-plated “Heritage” ring, $165 at Saks Fifth Avenue
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