Award winning actor Johnny Depp is best known for his captivating portrayals of memorable characters (and two-time “Sexiest Man Alive” titles), but today, Johnny is the subject of this week’s fashion inspiration post!
Johnny Depp got his start in the 1980s with the television show 21 Jump Street, and soon began working on films and famous collaborations with director/writer Tim Burton. Depp has played title roles in movies such as Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, Ed Wood, and everyone’s favorite adventure series, Pirates of the Caribbean. He’s also known for adding human elements to somewhat twisted characters such as George Jung in Blow and Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
(For more in our series on Stylish Men, check out our posts on Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Andre 3000, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, and Seth Cohen from the O.C..)
Sure, our boy Johnny’s got talent when it comes to acting, but his style deserves some accolades as well! Eagerto steal some of Johnny Depp’s eccentric style? Read on!
Keys to Johnny Depp’s Style
Part of Johnny Depp’s appeal is that he comes off as too artistic/free-spirited to give a hoot about what he is wearing. Whether this aesthetic is pre-meditated or not is arguable, but everyone can agree that his style is distinctive, mysterious, and quirky. Johnny Depp almost always includes a hat, scarf, and boots in every outfit he wears. Depp also frequently wears thick-framed glasses or sunglasses, piles of tough jewelry, vests, and stylish outerwear.
Depp is also known to wear clothes that look a little tattered. To look chic and not sloppy, pair ripped jeans or a frayed sweater with nice pieces so people get the idea that your look is intentional. Lastly, layer layer layer! It’s one of Johnny Depp’s signatures.
Need a few ideas to get you started? Read on!
Outfit Inspiration
Pants, Shirt, Vest, Scarf, Boots, Bracelet, Fedora, Sunglasses
For this look, start with a comfy pair of skinny cords, and add a cozy chambray shirt. Add some badass style with a black tuxedo vest and biker boots. Add a leopard scarf for a girly touch, and finish with a fedora, leather bracelet, and sunglasses for a hint of Johnny Depp’s style.
Pants, Shirt, Jacket, Boots, Necklace, Sunglasses, Beanie
This look is reminiscent of Johnny’s style in the ’90s, back when he was dating Kate Moss! A plaid shirt over loose jeans creates a simple base for a slightly grungy outfit. Add a black moto jacket and black boots, and a beanie to stay warm in the winter months. Finish with a pair of aviator sunglasses and a necklace with a scissor charm, referencing either Edward Scissorhands or Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street!
Jeans, Shirt, Coat, Boots, Bracelets, Necklace, Scarf, Beanie
This next look is versatile enough for class, running errands, or even a casual date! This trick to pulling off distressed denim without looking sloppy is finding a pair that is just a little worn — hand wash them to ensure that they don’t fray even further! Add a basic v-neck and your trusty peacoat, and lace up your favorite pair of combat boots. Finish the outfit with a thick scarf, slouchy beanie, leather bracelets, and a necklace.
What Do You Think?
Do you like Johnny Depp’s style? Do you think it translates well to women’s fashion? Who else would you like to see CF cover next? Be sure to let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment!
I love Johnny Depp, and out of the three choices, the third outfit is definitely my favorite! The color palette and the layering is perfect for the winter. As for another inspired by men’s fashion post, I would love to see a post featuring the style of Ryan Gosling!
I LOVE outfit #3!!! Great job! 🙂
LOVE!!! johnyy depp! DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t think Johnny Depp is that hot but I think he’s an amazing actor with amazing fashion! Love this post 🙂
I love the third outfit especially but I wish there was a Benny and Joon inspired outfit. It’s probably my favorite Johnny Depp movie 🙂
Eeeep this is by far my favorite stylish men post yet!!! I LOVE Johnny Depp and his free-spirited take on fashion. Today I am rocking something similar to the first outfit, I was inspired to try and recreate it 🙂 If only I had a cool fedora like that!
His style is definitely distinctive and a bit crazy for my taste buy you did translate it well into Womens and made it wearable, my favorite is the third outfit I would definitely wear something like this 😉 Great post!
This is so beautiful. I’ve always thought that Johnny and I were style twins, and this confirms it.
I’m not a huge Johnny Depp fan, but I love these outfits, a little grungy and lots of hats. So perfect. I especially like the second outfit.
Love love love this post (and JDepp!!). You should make a post about fashion inspired by Tim Burton 🙂
I was a little weary of these articles at first, but this one has definitely sold it for me. All three of these outfits are completely wearable and my style. I’ve always loved Johnny Depp, and his movies are among my absolute favorite, but I’d never thought to take inspiration from his awesome style before. Thanks!
I love Johnny Depp. I never got what all the hype was about until my brother got the first Pirates of the Caribbean for Christmas back when it first came out and I watched it on repeat non-stop from Christmas until school started back in January. He’s been my favorite actor ever since. He has amazing talent and manages to stay out of the media, and to me those qualities make an actor more attractive than just good looks. (For instance, I don’t find Brad Pitt attractive. He’s a media whore and a method actor). Johnny Depp is surely an inspiration in many categories.
I absolutely love this. Definitely one of the best in the series! I’m not sure if I’m the only one with this problem but when I click the link for the jeans in the third outfit, it takes me to the Victoria’s Secret website for the coat??
I love the jeans in the last outfit but I clicked on it and the link went to the vs peacoat. Other than that I absolutely love this post! Great job 🙂
I looooooove Johnny Depp <3<3 this outfits is amazing :D:D It would have been awesome if you would make a post about Tim Burton or one of his characters. or a Sam from Benny and Joon inspired look !!
I LOVE JOHNNY…thanks a bunch..this article is a treasure <3