An appreciation of Marilyn Monroe's, ahem, chambray.

When the '80s "brat pack" showed us how to toughen up.

The unflinching style of "Cool Hand Luke."

This piece of rugged all-American outerwear transcends time and trends.

The iconic American designer Bill Blass knew how to mix L.L. Bean boots and denim.

Workwear sure worked for James Dean.

A 1946 American Weekly focuses on the working man.

Marlon Brando channels blue collar cool in "A Streetcar Named Desire."