I posted a while back on the Alfred Hitchcock movie, Saboteur. I came across a posting over the blog Clothes on Film discussing the clothes the main character (played by the insanely handsome Robert Cummings) wore through a large part of the movie. His leather a-2 jacket was a key part of his appearance. The man is falsely accused, and on the run from the law. Does his leather bomber jacket contribute to his being perceived as a "bad guy?"
Considering the movie was filmed during WWII, I'm not entirely sure. The jacket had then, as it does now, strong associations with military service. Now, if he'd worn a motorcycle jacket like Marlon Brando, it might be a different story. Anyway, it's a great movie, so check it out if you haven't already!
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