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I sat down with Dr Paul Marsden, psychologist at the London College of Fashion, to delve a little deeper. “Psychologically speaking, old-school fashion will always have an appeal,” Marsden says.

So when your girlfriend drags you to the theater this weekend don't be surprised if you walk out of there inspired to channel a bit of Gatsby and company's cool, old-school style yourself.