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The Fabric of Film: Tough Guy Wear
In honour of The Times’ film critic Kevin Maher’s list of iconic movie rebels, we take a look at what it truly takes to make a tough guy in cinema. What constitutes a tough guy, as in ‘man’, on film is usually a traditional interpretation of masculinity. There is always room for the sensitive hero in a sweater and slacks, but for those who watch movies as ingrained wish fulfilment, the sexy and sweaty man’s man needs suitable attire to reflect his personality. But it is not just about the garments themselves. A jacket is a jacket, but a leather jacket is a symbol. A wax jacket on the other…
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Robert Cummings in Saboteur: Costume Judgement
To be a saboteur you must surely dress like one.
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The Parallax View: Warren Beatty Rebels in Denim
Denim legitimises Warren Beatty's character as a man capable of more than posing.
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Rebel Without a Cause: James Dean in Denim
James Dean in a pair of Lee 101 Riders jeans was the birth of the American teenager.