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Ten Most Stylish Movies of all time

Last updated on: June 9, 2013 14:30 IST

Image: Rishi Kapoor in Bobby
Popular men's magazine GQ lists its most stylish movies of all time.
 
Here's a look!

There's six decades between these movies but they all have one thing in common: iconic style.

1. Bobby (1973)

Sharp blazers, striped ties, a leather jacket and skinny turtlenecks -- Rishi Kapoor is all pedigreed polish in this iconic film.

There's a reason we're not mentioning a young Dimple Kapadia -- that could take up an entire issue.

2. Jewel Thief (1967)

Image: Vyjayanthimala and Dev Anand in Jewel Thief
The look for this film was defined by sharp suits, checked shirts, boutonnieres and houndstooth hat.

Add to that Dev Anand's languid saunter, his trademark sideways glance and flirtatious smile, and this slick crime thriller almost turns into a homage to James Bond.

3. Don (1978)

Image: Amitabh Bachan in Don
Don is the ultimate fashion reference point for the 1970s, with its wide-lapel three-piece suits, flared trousers, a bow tie or two and yellow tinted sunglasses -- pulled off in a way only Amitabh Bachchan could manage.

In comparison, the 2006 remake of the film doesn't quite cut it.

4. Andaz (1949)

Image: Nargis, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in Andaz
This one harks back to a time when girls were ladies, boys were gentlemen and a good suit was indispensable.

A suave Dilip Kumar and a well-dressed Raj Kapoor perfectly complement the gorgeous Nargis, their shared love interest.

5. Parineeta (2005)

Image: Saif Ali Khan in Parineeta
A crisp kurta with an embroidered shawl draped over one shoulder -- worn as only a Nawab could.

This period film is restrained elegance at its best. 
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6. Waqt (1865)

Image: Raj Kumar and Sadhna in Waqt
Raj Kumar sported some exceptionally smart tailoring in this film: black suit and tie, white shirt, pocket square, shiny brogues -- almost a pre-dated ode to Dolce & Gabbana.

7. Johnny Mera Naam (1970)

Image: Dev Anand and Hema Malini in Johnny Mera Naam
Long before Johnny Depp rocked the neckerchief, Dev Anand was doing it.

Even more salient was his nonchalant swagger. 

8. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Image: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai
A new set of attitudes for the new millennium, this film wore its liberalism on its sleeve.

Trendy casual wear and devil-may-care attitudes completed the look.

9. Mr. India (1989)

Image: Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in Mr. India
A normally vanilla look -- cotton shirt and chinos -- got an upgrade with a tweed blazer and bucket hat.

Mr. India may have been broke, but he certainly was stylish.
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10. Teesri Manzil (1966)

Image: Asha Parekh and Shammi Kapoor in Teesri Manzil

Black-tie, bombers, up-turned collars and metallic suits -- Teesri Manzil captured Shammi Kapoor at his stylish best. Elvis-style moves included.