"The Sherlock Holmes of Sherlock Holmes, which is scheduled for release on Nov. 13, will not be wearing a deerstalker hat. Nor will he be wearing an Inverness overcoat, the kind with the dashing cloak that hangs over the shoulders as extra protection against the English rain." - Is That You, Sherlock?, The New York Times
I can't wait to see Sherlock Holmes on the big screen, but I have to admit I'm a little disappointed that a) I have to wait until November and b) Sherlock won't be wearing classic Sherlockian attire.
Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest character is practically defined by his checkered hunting hat and ubiquitous pipe much in the same way Cecily von Ziegesar's greatest character is defined by her bow headbands and eponymous tights. Here's to hoping the movie stylist will reconsider...
