The '80s: The Golden Child Era Movie stars don't often start off dressing the part. But Eddie Murphy already has a leg up on leading-man swag, thanks to a closet full of svelte suits and unfussy pocket squares. A few months after his 1982 screen debut in 48 Hours, the raw talent attends the 25th Annual Grammys wearing a gentleman's bow and a winning smile..Eddie yuko poa hapo.
A super-slender tie in the wrong hands can look malnourished. They don't get much narrower than this, yet Murphy pulls off the stripes-on-stripes look with ease.
Is there ever an occasion when snakeskin isn't apropos? We'll wait. In this case, the comic-cum-actor sports a stiff-collared jacket while taking in a fight in Vegas. Accessory: chest.
Not even scorching July heat can tear Murphy away from his cowhide affinity during a 1987 Arsenio Hall appearance, this one starring, produced, written, and directed by leather. It's different because it's yellow..hata mimi njano naikubali.
We'd expect nothing less than a flamboyant royal purple blazer from Eddie at the premiere of Boomerang, kumbe Papo ilianza zamaaaani..ndani ya Boomerang Eddie plays a womanizing chauvinist. It's called getting into character.
The 2000s: Fly Family Guy
Look at the film's tagline. Then look at the velvet blazer. Then look at Murphy's IMDB listing.
Look at the film's tagline. Then look at the velvet blazer. Then look at Murphy's IMDB listing.
Sure, the yellow dress shirt says anime school uniform, but kudos on the pop of color, proportion and skinny tie combo.
A snarky turn in the 2011 Ratner caper flick Tower Heist proved Eddie could still make us laugh. Seen on the set of BET's 106 & Park in October 2011, the star retains his youthful edge. In a subdued you-already-know-what-material jacket, gray hoodie, and denim that puddles just so over his kicks, he's all aged hipster, ready for a night of casual shrugging.
Eddie Murphy recently told Rolling Stone, "I'm not that guy in the leather suit anymore" and "No more leather suits." Afterward, he pulled this outfit out of his closet and chuckled maniacally.
UKINIULIZA MIMI..EDDIE NAMKUBALI...AU SIO!
UKINIULIZA MIMI..EDDIE NAMKUBALI...AU SIO!
