Harvey Specter wears Tom Ford. Don Draper sticks to Brooks Brothers. But Bruce Wayne? His tailoring of choice is bespoke, two-button suits from none other than Giorgio Armani.
The label created custom tailoring for the comic hero’s alter ego, appearing throughout Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.
Bruce Wayne wearing custom Giorgio Armani Suits / Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy
Armani worked alongside award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming to create a sleek charcoal pinstripe and a refined grey plaid, both designed with two buttons and sharp lines that subtly referenced the batsuit. Inside, custom labels read: Giorgio Armani for Bruce Wayne.
“In the lexicon of superheroes, it’s an honour to be associated with such an intriguing character as Bruce Wayne,” Armani told British Vogue. “It’s a privilege that the role again partners me with the talented Lindy Hemming, to create another classic look that projects strength and consistency in Wayne’s edgy, mysterious world. To be involved with the design process for a tremendous talent like Christian Bale is a rewarding experience. I’m thrilled to play a small role in the Dark Knight legacy.”
In Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, Bruce pairs his suits with a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grand Taille. By The Dark Knight Rises, he’s upgraded to a JLC Reverso Grand Date, pure class. The Reverso ticks all the boxes: understated but refined, the kind of watch that fits a billionaire playboy who doesn’t need to flaunt status, except when he’s on a yacht with the entire Russian ballet.
Bruce’s day-to-day persona is just a shadow of what he’s capable of, much like the watch on his wrist. Flip it over and you’ll find a hidden dial most wouldn’t notice at a glance.
The Armani suits and Reverso watches were the perfect pairing for Gotham’s leading man. But Wayne wasn’t the only one dressed in custom.
Armani also outfitted other members of the cast, including Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anne Hathaway.