In 1950, Flair magazine published a 2 page article titled “Gary Cooper, Actor and Westerner”. It told about the career, family, and homes of the popular leading man.
Oddly, the upscale mid-century magazine went beyond the typical celebrity article and gave specific details about Gary Cooper’s wardrobe. So if you wondered how many outfits he had in his closet, the answer is 25.
Here’s a peek at his closet.
And here’s a peek at his shirts and ties. Note the Oscar sitting in the corner. No word on if he wore boxers or briefs.
13 years later, this article was published in the October 1963 edition of Good Housekeeping. Sadly, the article detailed Gary Cooper’s dyeing days, as told by his grieving wife Veronica.
Read the article here:
One more thing. A few days ago, I posted an article about fashion designer Hubert De Givenchy. The article talked about Givenchy’s American clients. One of them was Gary Cooper’s young daughter, Maria.
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