Durran, with her background as a vintage clothing dealer, was the perfect choice to bring veracity and flair to the film’s wardrobe, giving the viewer an insight into the characters’ inner lives via sartorial cues. We were proud to assist in bringing this vision to life via our tailoring for the main male characters.
Paul Marshall, the heir to a chocolate factory, is entitled, pompous and frivolous. To the manor born, and on course to make a fortune from others’ misery in the oncoming war, a young Cumberbatch plays him brilliantly as a “Bertie Wooster” with a cruel streak. His entrance to the wealthy Tallis family home is marked by his rather outré ensemble of yellow check jacket and tan slacks, beautifully cut with on point trademark details of the late 30s timeframe. The single breasted jacket features a peak lapel, pleated patch pockets, roped sleeveheads and a devilish Half Norfolk belted back; all exquisite hallmarks of the contemporary tailoring of the day. This is the summer leisure wear of a young man with little cares and a lot of money – vain and fancy free. When he sets his ruthless eye on 15 year old Lola, played by Juno Temple, the die is cast and the film’s bitter plot is set in motion.