12 Famous Sweaters Drawn From Pop Culture The knits keep coming. Bullitt The ribbed turtleneck was worn by actor Steve McQueen in 1968′s Bullit, gaining a measure of refined, sartorial cool. It was also featured prominently in poster art and promotional ephemera, becoming indelibly linked with the film in the popular consciousness as a result. Compare with the original here. founditemclothing Bill Cosby Cosby sweaters occupy the awkward space between dad clothes and hipster excess, shorthand for the 80s and the fashion roadkill said decade spawned. The one featured above, a spectacularly garish confection, debuted in an early episode of The Cosby Show. Compare with the original here. founditemclothing Coraline Worn by the titular character in Coraline, a 2009 stop-motion film that straddles the horror and fantasy genres, this distinctive star sweater has spawned all manner of fan-made costumes and DIY tutorials. The miniatures used in the film — produced at a scale of 1/12 — were carefully hand-knitted by Althea Chrome over the course of several weeks prior to the films shoot. Read an interview about the design process here. Compare with the original here. founditemclothing View Entire List ›
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