Tagged: Tony Soprano
Tony Soprano’s Last Appearance
James Gandolfini on set in Bloomfield, NJ, as Tony Soprano, filming “Made in America” (Episode 6.21), the series finale of The Sopranos. (Taken by Arnaldo Magnani for Getty Images, March 22, 2007.)
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, New Jersey mob boss
Bloomfield, NJ, Late Fall 2007
Series: The Sopranos
Episode: “Made in America” (Episode 6.21)
Air Date: June 10, 2007
Director: David Chase
Creator: David Chase
Costume Designer: Juliet Polcsa
WARNING! Spoilers ahead!
Background
Nine years ago today, nearly 12 million viewers tuned into HBO to watch “Made in America”, the final installment in the epic and groundbreaking saga of The Sopranos. The episode’s controversial ending polarized some audiences who demanded more closure for the conflicted and complex mob boss and his biological and criminal families after 86 episodes. (For better or worse, the episode also revived Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” in the public consciousness.) Continue reading
The Sopranos: Tony’s Pale Blue Sportcoat in “Two Tonys”
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in “Two Tonys”, episode 5.01 of The Sopranos.
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, Jersey mob boss and conflicted family man
New Jersey, March 2004
Series: The Sopranos
Episode: “Two Tonys” (Episode 5.01)
Air Date: March 7, 2004
Director: Tim Van Patten
Creator: David Chase
Costume Designer: Juliet Polcsa
Background
Easter is right around the corner, so BAMF Style is taking this Mafia Monday to look at a brightly-dressed family man.
Recently inspired by The Prince of Tides (by all things), Tony decided the time was right to escalate his therapy by actually dating his therapist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Following up on his gift of flowers—accompanied by a gallon of Tide detergent—he is persistent in his desire to see her socially, despite her outright refusal. When finally pushed to her limits by him, Dr. Melfi lists off the things about him as a person that don’t appeal to her—including, you know, being a criminal—and he doesn’t take it well. Continue reading
Tony Soprano’s Tabasco Sauce Polo
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano on The Sopranos (Episode 5.02: “Two Tonys”)
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, New Jersey mob boss
New Jersey, March 2004
Series: The Sopranos
Episode: “Rat Pack” (Episode 5.02)
Air Date: March 14, 2004
Director: Alan Taylor
Creator: David Chase
Costume Designer: Juliet Polcsa
Background
I’m not sure why, how, or who decided it, but today—January 22nd—is considered to be National Hot Sauce Day in America. Continue reading
The Sopranos: Tony’s Tan Flannel Sportcoat
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in “The Happy Wanderer”, Episode 2.06 of The Sopranos (2000).
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, Jersey mob boss and conflicted family man
New Jersey, Fall 1999 through Fall 2000 and Spring 2004
Series: The Sopranos
Episodes:
– “The Happy Wanderer” (Episode 2.06), dir. John Patterson, aired February 20, 2000
– “Another Toothpick” (Episode 3.05), dir. Jack Bender, aired March 25, 2001
– “The Telltale Moozadell” (Episode 3.09), dir. Dan Attias, aired April 22, 2001
– “Where’s Johnny?” (Episode 5.03), dir. John Patterson, aired March 21, 2004
Creator: David Chase
Costume Designer: Juliet Polcsa
Background
Take some style cues for the upcoming family holiday from the ultimate “family” man himself, Tony Soprano. Continue reading
The Sopranos: Tony’s Black Leather Blazer
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano on The Sopranos.
(Episode 5.13, “All Due Respect”)
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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, Jersey mob boss and conflicted family man
New Jersey, Fall 2002-2007
Series: The Sopranos
Episodes: multiple episodes from “Mergers and Acquisitions” (4.08) through “The Blue Comet” (6.20)
Air Dates: November 3, 2002 (4.08) through June 3, 2007 (6.20)
Creator: David Chase
Costume Designer: Juliet Polcsa
Background
James Gandolfini was born on September 18, 1961. On what would’ve been the late, great actor’s 54th birthday, BAMF Style is finally examining a favorite look of his most notorious character: Tony Soprano.
The Sopranos did a fine job of keeping its characters’ wardrobes consistent and contextually fashionable throughout the seasons. Just as in real life, clothing is repeated on a cycle, with certain items showing up more in the colder seasons and others on warmer days.
When autumn rolled around on the later seasons of The Sopranos, Tony could often be seen wearing a garment very frequently associated with Italian mobsters – a black leather blazer. Continue reading
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