Javier Bardem | Clothes on Film

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…

The Counsellor trailer hits with high-shine sartorial gloss.

The colours and codes of the costume design in No Country for Old Men.

James Bond is back and he has never scrubbed up better. Tom Ford now exists to make Daniel Craig suits.

The first trailer for Skyfall hits with several suits, an overcoat, sportswear and a beanie.