Style Dossier: The Rakish Mr. Neal Caffrey

In (sartorial) retrospect, Matt Bomer’s rakish turn as suave con-man turned F.B.I. criminal informant Neal Caffrey in USA’s (criminally) underrated White Collar (2009-2014) not only cemented his leading man status but also helped usher into existence a bonafide style icon — a contemporary challenger to the likes of Harvey Spectre and Don Draper — whose characteristic penchant for classic Rat Pack-inspired aesthetics and fine bespoke tailoring has proven to be a noteworthy source of inspiration time-and-again for those drawn to his unique stance on classic 1950s’ and 60s’ formal elegance done up with a modern sensibility.