Vintage Inspirations: Annie Hall It’s been 43 years since Diane Keaton played more or less herself in Annie Hall, winning an Oscar for her performance and launching a sartorial trend that resonates right down to today’s runways, street styles, and fashion shoots. Ruth Morley is credited for the costumes in Annie Hall, and she dressed the cast for their quirky-preppy-intellectual Manhattanite roles in Ralph Lauren. But the naive Annie, recently arrived from Chippewa Falls, was costumed by Diane herself. Morley has acknowledged that she initially objected to the clothes Keaton wore, but Woody Allen said, “She’s a genius…Let her wear what she wants.” Keaton herself deflects her iconic status, calling her look a combined effort. She credits Lauren’s sensibilities (he contributed the patterned tie, black vest, tuxedo, and other pieces in her wardrobe for the movie), Morley, who purchased with and for her including trips to thrift shops and men’s stores, and Allen, for giving her carte blanche. You must know Annie Hall’s style, but if you don’t, google “Annie Hall style”—there are 58,500,000 hits. Dissecting the Annie Hall look, one has to start with the outfit—you know the one—consisting of baggy taupe trousers, a white button down shirt, a man’s tie, black waistcoat and oversized hat, with a large natural woven bag casually slung over one shoulder. Other components to consider: Big rounded glasses, men’s hats (boleros, bowlers), man-tailored suits, plaid shirts, long scarves (including men’s fringed rayon scarves and cravats), tuxedos, calf-grazing skirts and dresses, natural cottons and wool tweeds, khakis, jeans, army surplus pants, brogues, cowboy boots and layers, layers, layers. Now 74, Diane Keaton is still a style influencer. Her Instagram account, in which she often displays what she’s wearing, has 1.6 million followers. In suits and big hats, her Annie look is still with her, and there are still many tributes to Annie Hall on runways. For spring this year, there are suits and vests, baggy trousers, cotton midi dresses, cowboy boots, neckties, big bags and hats… Seems like old times.
1980s Men's tweed jacket 44S Short | grey black white houndstooth check 1970s long silk scarf w/ hand rolled edge UNCUT Bill Blass 70s Vogue Americana Sewing Pattern, jacket, skirt, blouse, wide pants, scarf
From my sold archives Edwardian Stetson Derby 1970s Ladies Fedora 1950s Lee Fedora 1930s-40s Dobbs Fedora 1960s Ladies Derby-Inspired Hat
1970s Design Research (Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass.) t-shirt Another bit of Cambridge history - late 1960s/early 1970s necktie from the hippie boutique Truc in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Truc was owned by Cyrus I. Harvey, Jr., the co-founder of the Brattle Theater, one of the 1st art house movie theaters in the U.S. (Harvey later went on to co-found the film distribution company, Janus Films). Late 1950s/early 1960s paisley necktie by Cameo Neckwear 1940s paisley print rayon scarf with fringe 1970s/80s Paul Stuart necktie in Moygashel linen
From My Sold Archives 1980s Laura Ashley Brown Wool Felt Breton Style Hat Vintage 1960s Betmar Gray Wool Velour Derby Style Hat And, from our Current Inventory Vintage 1970s Bold Print Silk Scarf by Brauchbar for Liberty Made in Switzerland My Vintage Clothes Line on Ruby Lane https://www.rubylane.com/shop/myvintageclothesline
1960s Maroon Wool Vest Mens English Riding Style Size Medium 38 Inch Chest 1940s Fringed Scarf Rayon Medallion Pattern 1970s Mens Dress Shirt - Maroon with White Stripe - NOS - Arrow Mach II - Size L 16 1990s Jean-Paul Gaultier Pant Suit - Burgundy - 8 M 1950s Mens Fedora Hat Mossant France Sools Paris Fur Felt Size M 7 1/8
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Wide Brimmed Hat 1970s Mens Dress Shirt, 16.5/33 1970s Celine Paris Silk Necktie 1960s Wool Herringbone Western Jacket, Small Vintage FRYE Leather Western Boots Mens 11 D US
1940s tie 1970s blazer jacket, wide leg pants and skirt pattern Simplicity 7799 1970s waistcoat and flares pattern Burda 66024 1970s blouse, midi skirt and waistcoat pattern Burda 23388 From my sold archives: 1970s tunic dress pattern Tina 2810
I wore my father's pants, suits, shirts and ties at times in high school, and when Annie Hall came out, I felt vindicated! From my sold archive: men's 1980s necktie, 1960s white cotton shirt, and vintage bowler hat
70s Mr John Felted Fur Hat 1960s Mens Evening Scarf 1930s/40s Mens Ascot Scarf Mens 1930s Ascot Scarf
Photos are clickable links. On Etsy, A 40s houndstooth fronted pullover sweater vest. Newly listed, 1940s pleated front pants combining black and blue in a novelty pinstripe weave More houndstooth, in a 50s jacket with gentleman's estate details A foulard print necktie by Hardy Amies