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.
There's a reason we're not mentioning a young Dimple Kapadia -- that could take up an entire issue.
Image: Rishi Kapoor in Bobby
2. Jewel Thief (1967)
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.
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.
Image: Vyjayanthimala and Dev Anand in Jewel Thief
3. Don (1978)
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.
In comparison, the 2006 remake of the film doesn't quite cut it.
Image: Amitabh Bachan in Don
4. Andaz (1949)
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.
A suave Dilip Kumar and a well-dressed Raj Kapoor perfectly complement the gorgeous Nargis, their shared love interest.
Image: Nargis, Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in Andaz
5. Parineeta (2005)
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.
This period film is restrained elegance at its best.
Image: Saif Ali Khan in Parineeta
6. Waqt (1865)
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.
Image: Raj Kumar and Sadhna in Waqt
7. Johnny Mera Naam (1970)
Long before Johnny Depp rocked the neckerchief, Dev Anand was doing it.
Even more salient was his nonchalant swagger.
Even more salient was his nonchalant swagger.
Image: Dev Anand and Hema Malini in Johnny Mera Naam
8. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
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.
Trendy casual wear and devil-may-care attitudes completed the look.
Image: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai
9. Mr. India (1989)
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.
Mr. India may have been broke, but he certainly was stylish.
Image: Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in Mr. India
10. Teesri Manzil (1966)
Black-tie, bombers, up-turned collars and metallic suits -- Teesri Manzil captured Shammi Kapoor at his stylish best. Elvis-style moves included.
Image: Asha Parekh and Shammi Kapoor in Teesri Manzil
