Under the spell of Denzel

Forget all those hip-hop rogues with their grills and gats. Ridley Scott's upcoming film, "American Gangster," could cause a much-needed sea change in the way to dress tough. Denzel Washington, a man whose impeccable style makes my eyes water with appreciation, kills it again. The movie revolves around black crime boss Frank Lucas and the cop who ... well, you know. It's set in New York in the '70s and debuts on Nov. 2. The costumes come from Janty Yates, who won an Oscar for her work with Scott on "Gladiator."  I will try to arrange a Q&A with Yates for next week, so we can listen and learn. In the meantime, ogle more Washington and check out Russell Crowe. I think the '70s was a damn good era for guys, when it comes to style. Men, take notes. 

Photo credits: Universal Pictures