Timothy Olyphant In Hitman

Timothy Olyphant and Olga Kurylenko in Hitman - Credit: 20th Century Fox

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The film: Adapted from the popular video game of the same name and set to a chillingly beautiful operatic soundtrack, Hitman stars Timothy Olyphant as Agent 47, a professional assassin hired to knock off the Russian president. When the mission doesn’t go according to plan, 47 suspects he’s being set up but he must unravel the mystery of who wants the president dead and why, all while fending off a number of dangerous pursuers.

The scene: 47 converses with Nika (
Olga Kurylenko), a high-class call girl linked to the Russian president.

The style: Russian opulence is mixed with futuristic elements to create Agent 47’s sleek look. Befitting an assassin, his look is slick and sober. A dark suit and a classic black overcoat go anywhere and blend into almost any surroundings. A bright red tie adds an unexpected edge to 47’s ensemble, making his wardrobe as elegant and exciting as the movie’s brilliantly executed sword and gunfights.

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 Canali suit - Credit: Bluefly.com Canali suit

The base of TImothy Olyphant’s cool and polished look in Hitman is an impeccably tailored black suit. While it certainly works onscreen, black suits are usually reserved in real life for formal occasions or funerals. To make Olyphant’s style work for you in the light of day, choose a dark navy suit instead as it’s more versatile than black, and you’ll get a lot more mileage out of it than you would a black suit. You don’t have to spend a fortune on your suit, but don’t be afraid to drop a bit of cash if you can afford it, particularly if your job or social life requires you to wear one on a regular basis.

This dark blue, lightweight, virgin wool number from Canali is a great example of a suit that will let you create loads of killer looks, including Olyphant’s. Classic Italian
tailoring and lightly padded shoulders mean this suit will fit you perfectly in all the right places, giving your physique a confident, strong and masculine allure. Whether worn with just a dress shirt or with other garments, you’ll subtly command attention in this suit.

 GUESS Marciano Andrew shirt - Credit: Bluefly.com GUESS Marciano Andrew shirt

You likely already own a white dress shirt, but if you don’t, many retailers regularly stock affordable and chic-looking basics. This pristinely white, 100% cotton shirt from GUESS will provide a stark contrast to the dark colors in the rest of your outfit. Its slim cut and long sleeves will create the illusion of a longer, leaner silhouette. When worn without a blazer, the epaulette detailing on the shoulders is visible, which lends a bit of a military feel to this piece, making it more interesting than your run-of-the-mill white shirt and perfect for clubbing. With a blazer on top, however, this shirt is all business.

Marc by Marc Jacobs overcoat - Credit: Bluefly.comMarc by Marc Jacobs overcoat

The piece de resistance of Timothy Olyphant’s ensemble is a go-with-everything black overcoat. This beautiful three-button model from Marc Jacobs looks amazing with Olyphant’s suit and tie combination, and also pairs equally well with a V-neck sweater and a pair of jeans. Made from a mix of heavyweight wool and nylon, this coat will keep you warm on chilly fall days and, depending on where you live, you can even wear it straight through winter. When shopping for an overcoat like this one, choose a half-size larger than you would normally wear as the extra room will allow you to do a bit of layering, which is key for copping Olyphant’s dark and dangerously hot style. Also, look for a coat that has a relatively stiff collar like our pick so you can flip up the edges of your lapels to get Timothy Olyphant’s razor-sharp look.

J. Crew belt - CRedit: JCrew.comJ. Crew belt

As Timothy Olyphant demonstrates with his classic suit, it’s imperative to have a classic belt to match. You can pick one up at just about any department store, but check out J. Crew if you want a quality belt for a reasonable price. This one is crafted from 100% leather and is lined in nubuck. A lack of any embellishment makes this belt a must-have basic that you can wear time and time again with suits or dress pants alone. Like Olyphant, leave your blazer as well as your overcoat open to show off the belt’s polished silver buckle, complementing the sophisticated yet stylized nature of this outfit.

Ralph Lauren English Repp tie - Credit: RalphLauren.comRalph Lauren English Repp tie

A vibrant, blood-red tie is the boldest element of Timothy Olyphant’s attire. Ralph Lauren’s English Repp tie is made from brilliant red silk twill and its clean lines are in keeping with the straight-up cool look of the rest of this outfit. Plus, a brightly colored accessory like this tie makes any ensemble instantly more distinctive and suggests an underlying passion in its wearer. For a look as equally stellar as Olyphant’s but on a more casual level, try ditching the suit but not the white dress shirt, and adding some jeans and a short-cut jacket.

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Timothy Olyphant’s glamorous 21st-century attire is as impressive as the movie’s weaponry. Fortunately, this stellar look is easy for practically everyone to pull off as it suits a variety of body shapes. All you need is a dark-colored, flattering suit, a basic white dress shirt and a superb long jacket. Last, add a knockout accessory like Timothy Olyphant’s red tie and -- voila! -- you’re dressed to impress.
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