The style of this film is so fabulous

They had a "Visual Consultant"--Ferdinando Scarfiotti who, IIRC, was responsible for the character's Armani suits.

I think the stylishness works against the
intentions of the film. It was supposed to be,
according to Gere, a look inside the 2-d world
of a male hustler. It was supposed to
be an indictment of the shallow world of
Beverly Hills sex workers.
Gere just looks too good, and the character is too shrewd, for this to work.

You can thank cinematographer John Bailey for that. He was influenced by some of the great European cinematographers, especially Vittorio Storaro. In fact, if you remember the shots of light streaming through the blinds, that's a total homage to Storaro, specifically to the scene in The Conformist in which Trintignant comes to visit his fiancee.

Totally agreed

I completely agree. Everything about this film just "fits."

I love the cinematography and editing , the soundtrack was perfect , the clothes were great , and I think the film was cast superbly.

I think the audience admires Gere's whole cocky , macho, fashionplate thing he had going on ,the film's soundtrack , and , of course , the beauty of Lauren Hutton.

The film is timeless , but it also expertly captures the zeitgeist of the time.

I'm intrigued by how the cinematography was inspired by "The Conformist."

Amicus verus est rara avis.

I completely agree. Its great!

Cupcakes and Pink Glitter. Mmmm.

Indeed the directing style is beautiful and stunning.The sets, the lighting,and the locations are gorgeous.

I've got a job, a secretary, a mother, two ex-wives and several bartenders that depend upon me