BORIS KARLOFF:
Sultan of Stylish Scary
A man who believed in looking good while doing bad, Boris was an Elegant Horrorist for the ages.
Celluloid cuffs and natty cravat and stick pin mean this doctor is too proud to Hyde his sense of style. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, 1953
three piece suit gives this mad doctor a look to kill for. THE MAN WITH NINE LIVES, 1940
...a classically understated suiting for the discerning Elegant Horrorist.
scarf and walking stick and Boris is ready to wander the moors. THE GHOUL, 1933
...can make DEVIL'S ISLAND into a stylish paradise. 1939
...is enough to give Susannah Foster THE CLIMAX. Boris rocks the white tie look, 1944.
...direct from London. With his elegant double breasted frock coat (note the fabric covered buttons, pure class), Boris is ready to bludgeon his way onto the cover of VOGUE. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, 1953
...always makes the ladies swoon. Loose breeches tucked into boots and an embroidered tunic are a great place to start. THE BLACK ROOM, 1935
Boris's camped-up costume is the life of the party in CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA, 1936.
When it's a mustache like this crisp number, a bit of wax keeps the tonsorial style looking classic. ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, 1953
...don't forget to accessorize your habit.
...and so are medieval necklaces. Boris is in a beheading mood in TOWER OF LONDON, 1939.
never looked so stylish as it does crowning Boris' flannel suit.
Fabric head dress, belted tunic and sandals give life to THE MUMMY, 1932.
can afford to wear a sweater under his suit. Because he's so damned stylish. THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1935.
...gives THE MUMMY a touch of eternal style. 1932
On DEVIL'S ISLAND, its the mark of a true gentleman. 1939.
plus wild hair equals good times in THE BLACK ROOM, 1935.
...if you want to be a true Elegant Horrorist. MASK OF FU MANCHU, 1932
...especially the king of monsters. SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1939.
Kharis has been using the same moisturizing cream for over 2 thousand years. THE MUMMY, 1932
Peaked lapels and silk bow make for black tie class, Karloff-style.
...like a perfectly executed haircut and piping on your dressing gown are among the marks of a true Elegant Horrorist. THE BLACK CAT, 1934.
...can't detract from our man's innate elegance.
...liven up a plain outfit. Head staples and electrodes make just the right statement in THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1935.
The peaked lapels indicate a double breasted suit, perfectly in harmony with the long shirt collar and striped tie.
...the Boris to make his runway debut. When it's time for your debut, remember: black is always in fashion. FRANKENSTEIN, 1931
...is dressed up even when dressed down, like Boris in THE BLACK CAT, 1934.
The fez and ring add exotic flair in THE MUMMY, 1932.
...is the perfect complement to basic green skin. Boris knows how to dress down the dress-up. FRANKENSTEIN, 1931