One trademark of a famous superhero is a
kick-ass ensemble. Usually made from body-hugging latex, bold colours and
featuring their memorable icon, the costume of a superhero can be the making of
them. But, when they’re not saving the world or fighting their archnemesis, who still has swagger? Read on for our rundown of the
most stylish superheroes:
5. Daredevil
Dressed rather rugged compared to his
superhero counterparts, Daredevil (also known as Matthew Michael Murdock),
remains stylish. Similar to superhero style icons Batman and Iron Man, he’s a
fan of a three-piece suit when he’s not out fighting the bad guys.
Although he is partial to a smart suit, he
likes to keep it simple when it comes to colour and prints. Costume designer
Stephanie Maslansky explained that this is because since he cannot see his
clothes, he needs to know that whatever he pulls out of the wardrobe will pair
well together. She also revealed that the majority of his suits came from
designer Paul Smith, as these had the best fit for Daredevil.
Murdock does mix it up when it comes to his
men’s shirts though. He
sports textured Oxford cloth button down shirts, which gives him a more ruffled
look compared to those billionaire superheroes such as Tony Stark. His oval
sunglasses finish off every look with a touch of style too.
4. Batman
As the wealthiest man in Gotham, Bruce
Wayne would be doing something wrong if he didn’t make the list. He adopts more
of a reserved style and he isn’t one for flashy suits or garish outfits.But
there’s no denying that he knows how to dress.
He lets his rich playboy persona show when
he dons a Giorgio Armani suit in the 2008 film, The Dark Knight. The suit
designer reveals
that by wearing a made-to-measure suit like this, Wayne can demonstrate his
status as a “discriminating and sophisticated connoisseur of fine fashion,
while also showing he has individual taste.”
It appears Wayne is most comfortable when
he’s wearing shades similar to his iconic batsuit such as charcoal greys and
midnight blues. These keep him looking suave and stylish when he’s off-duty. Similar
to Murdock, Wayne is partial to a pair of mysterious sunglasses. He opts for
wayfarer sunglasses instead, which match well with his conservative image.
3. Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow’s look
is one that deserves to be recognised. When she’s not head-to-toe in low-cut
latex, she’s channelling 1950s vibes with feminine frills and sweetheart
necklines.
Her off-duty look can be described as stylish
office chic, and it’s why she’s made the list. In 2014’s Captain America
sequel, Romanoff opts for a sleek leather blazer to run her off-duty errands.
Paired with black pants and knee-high boots she still brings a powerful
demeanour even without carrying out any of her complex manoeuvres.
In other scenes she’s been spotted in
pencil skirts, tall stiletto pumps and buttoned blouses, all of which are
well-fitted and match her style. She knows how to colour co-ordinate too. Take
her meeting with Captain American and Pepper Potts in Monaco in Iron Man 2. Romanoff
shows up wearing a fitted red dress and red lips — both of which complement her
glossy red hair.
2. Iron Man
When it comes to Tony Stark, he doesn’t shy
away from expensive and flashy clothes and is often seen in a pricey
three-piece suit.
Similar to Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark likes to
wear the colour of his costume — red. He’s been spotted creating a bold
contrast with dark suit jackets and red dress shirt, showing that he’s
confident in what he wears and conveying power with the bold tone.
He doesn’t shy away from accessorising
either. From expensive watches and smart inventions to loud sunglasses he likes
to spend his cash on items other than clothing. His sunglasses of choice seem
to be low tinted aviators, and he’s been seen wearing red, brown, and violet
coloured lenses — not your traditional wayfarer styles!
It’s the well-groomed beard and pinstripe
patterns that keeps him looking suave. Take his grey pinstripe suit that he
wears before a Senate hearing in Iron Man 2 for example. Of course, Stark pairs
it with a chunky yellow tie — he’s not one to be plain!
If he’s not rocking a suit though, he’s
kicking back in a vintage tee — of course, he still looks the part!
1. Black Panther
T’Challa, or Black Panther, bases all his
looks on tradition and it’s why he stands out from the rest.
All of the outfits were designed by Ruth E.
Carter. She
said that she based T’Challa’s look on 18th century designs,
complete with embroidered panels which resemble a Nigerian style.
He wears a few different looks throughout
the film, but they all are suited for someone who is not only a king but a
military leader. Take the first time he is spotted on the throne for example,
his black and grey embroidered jacket stands out from the rest of his look and
sets the tone for his fashion sense throughout the rest of the film. In another
scene, he wears a white embroidered tunic, crafted with patterns that represent
cultures from around the world — something truly unique!
Just because he’s a style king doesn’t mean
that his look pleases everyone. Even his sister Shuri mocks his sandals in the
film, but in reality, they were modified Alexander McQueen shoes!
In the final scene, he wears a fitted
black-on-black suit and accessorises with a colourful print silk scarf –
tribute to the beauty of black people. This scarf was designed by Wale Oyéjidé
who named the piece “From Wakanda, With Love’.
From suave three-pieces to dynamic scarves,
our superheroes certainly know how to dress when they’re not in costume.
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