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In the film The Bikeriders, the same exchange when seen on a television screening of The Wild One inspires the character ‘Johnny’ (Tom Hardy) to start his motorcycle club. [28] In Twin Peaks, Michael Cera plays Wally Brando, who dresses like Johnny Strabler and does a Marlon Brando impression.
Oct 6, 2023 · The Wild One is a classic movie that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. Released in 1953, it starred the iconic Marlon Brando in the role of Johnny Strabler, the rebellious leader of a motorcycle gang.
Dec 8, 2009 · I'm headed in early February to a movie-themed costume event, and was planning to go as Johnny Strabler, Brando's role in The Wild One. The sticking point, though, is the very distinctive cap he wears.
Discover "The Wild One" outfits and related products from Johnny Strabler (Marlon Brando), Kathie Bleeker (Mary Murphy), Sheriff Harry Bleeker (Robert Keith)…
- The Wild One
- Leader of The Pack
- It All Starts with A Pair of Levi’s 501’s
- Engineer Boots
- Schott Perfecto
- All Together Practical
- Get The Look
- Bringing The Look up-to-date
- Let’s Leave The Hat
To start this off we will break down Marlon Brando’s look in The Wild One. Arguably the most defining look that hit menswear since a caveman looked at a bear and thought, “that looks cosy”. We are not going to dive too deep into the story of The Wild One because quite frankly you should have seen it by now. In a nutshell, it is about a bunch of mot...
Heading up this rabble is a smouldering, swaggering, sultry Marlon Brando. Brando’s character, Johnny set the blueprint for the rebel in the emerging country culture. It may seem pas·sé these days, but back in the 1950s post-war conservative America, it shook a lot of shit up.
At the heart of this look is the blue jean. These days, it might seem kinda weird that something as simple as a pair of jeans could be considered a rebellious act but back then denim was strictly workwear for the working class. Men that worked hard, but knew their place in the grand scheme of things. But post-World War II, things were changing. A f...
Next up we have the Engineer boot. Engineer boots got their start stoking the fires of coal fed steam engines. The pull-on design did away with lace which probably didn’t mix well with burning coals. The high shaft protected the wearer somewhat, the buckle closure over the instep kept the boot firmly on the foot while the one at the top prevented t...
Ok, so that’s the jean. What about the rest. Let’s take the jacket next. Brando is wearing a Schott Perfecto. The Perfecto was first released in 1928 and was (apparently) the first motorcycle jacket that used zippers, a relatively new technology at the time. The asymmetrical closure kept out the cold and the cropped fit meant the jacket didn’t push...
They would have made a good choice form motorcycle boots. In fact, the whole get-up made a pretty practical choice for bikers of the time. Blue jeans were hardwearing and readily available, the Schott Perfecto was made for bikers and the engineers were tough, durable and gave a modicum of protection if you came off the bike.
So, what about rockin this look. The good news is, all the items are still available. You can pretty much copy the look 1 for one. The jeans were Levi’sfrom the 50s. Levi’s Vintage Clothing does a repro of the 1954 and the 1955 fit. We would go for the 55 as it has a button fly. Much more practical. The Perfecto was a 618 (the stars on the epaulett...
The thing about copying the look 1 for 1 is that it is a bit dated, it might look like you were playing dress-up. Let’s keep the basic elements but bring it up to date. For the jeans, you are still going to want to go for a straight leg to fit over the boots, but a slim straight. You are not going to tuck in the T-Shirt, so you can get away with a ...
If you have read this far you probably know the look pretty well and are wondering, what about the hat? Well, the hat is the one part of the outfit that didn’t really stand the test of time. It might be that hats were on their way out at that time, or that they gave way to motorcycle helmets. But either way, the cap fell by the wayside. There are a...
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The Wild One is a drama film directed by László Benedek, starring Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler, the leader of a rebellious motorcycle gang that invades a small California town, causing tension and chaos among the residents.
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Sep 8, 2024 · The iconic image of Marlon Brando clad in a leather jacket, boots, and a beret while leaning against a motorcycle signifies the great importance and influence of The Wild One, a film that...
