Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Ethan Hunt Costume Thread

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 18, 2018

• #1

Hey everybody, just thought I’d start a thread on the Rogue Nation costumes so I can find some answers and share with the world. Here’s some info that’s already out there:
One of the jackets Ethan wears in the film is from John Varvatos, and it looks like this:

It’s the wrinkled leather jacket from the brand, and while many think it looks like a hefty garbage bag, I kinda dig the look. It reminds me of his leather blazer from the original film. The only other positive ID we have is for the sunglasses. They are both from LGR and look pretty dang cool:

Both are available here: Tangeri - LGR
and here: Comoros-mission Impossible Rogue Nation - LGR
I’ll make sure to post if I find anything new, and if anyone has any ideas, feel free to chime in!

 

Last edited: Apr 7, 2020

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 21, 2018

• #2

While I may not have concrete info to post right now, I was able to procure some good screenshots for the Morocco ensemble:


Does anyone know of the “USA” jean brand? We also know that the boots are seven eyelet, which is unusual. Finally, I have yet to find the original US Highway 61 shirt and last but not least, the red shirt was custom made based on a fabric found in east London.
Also, this was my 200th post.

 

Last edited: Sep 24, 2018

jonnytrooper

Sr Member

• Sep 21, 2018

• #3

Hmm well the jeans at least are John Varvatos Star USA. Not sure on anything else, though! Great work so far!

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 21, 2018

• #4

Yep, that looks to be them! Unfortunately, newer John Varvatos USA jeans have a different tag, so I’d have to find the exact jeans to achieve accuracy. However, I did find a pair on eBay that has the tag, but they are from a few years ago. I’ll post when I track down the season.

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 22, 2018

• #5

Haven’t found any solid info, but I decided to email the John Varvatos staff to see if they have any information.

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 23, 2018

• #6

Here’s an article that helps shed some light on what has been custom made for the film: https://fashionista.com/2015/07/joanna-johnston-mission-impossible-costumes

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 26, 2018

• #7

I noticed something interesting about the boots:

Th sole doesn’t look right to me. It’s almost like the production added an extra sole. Anyways, do those tread marks look familiar?

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Sep 28, 2018

• #8

Alrighty guys, I have decided to put this thread into hibernation. A week straight of searching has yielded no results, and I am considering contacting the costume designer. No response from John Varvatos either. While I’m off to start a new thread, I’ll post if I find anything. As always feel free to post.

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Oct 31, 2018

• #9

John Varvatos finally got back to me, but all that was confirmed was the fit: Bowery. Guess I’ll keep searching for the wash and material.

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Nov 1, 2018

• #10

Thanks to a discovery by nick daring, I have found that Jitterbug Boy has made custom footwear for the last two MI films. After checking some archives, I found that they also made the red shoes Ethan wears while hanging off the side of the Airbus A400M:

 

The Searcher

Sr Member

• Jul 31, 2019

• #11

So no news on screen used items yet, but I did head stop by John Varvatos, and I found out my size in their “Bowery” fit jeans. In other words, I can finally feel comfortable looking for the accurate pair.

 

PeteBrooker

New Member

• Mar 10, 2021

• #12

The Searcher said:

While I may not have concrete info to post right now, I was able to procure some good screenshots for the Morocco ensemble:
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Does anyone know of the “USA” jean brand? We also know that the boots are seven eyelet, which is unusual. Finally, I have yet to find the original US Highway 61 shirt and last but not least, the red shirt was custom made based on a fabric found in east London.
Also, this was my 200th post.

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Hi just found this thread. Just curious to know if we knew where the fabric was found in East London? Many thanks - Pete