Designing an Icon: The Origins of Indiana Jones' Signature Outfit in Raiders of the Lost Ark

An interesting fact about Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is the origin of Indiana Jones' iconic outfit. Costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis was inspired by the look of adventure heroes from the 1930s and 1940s. She specifically designed the fedora hat to have a distinctive shape, making it easily recognizable. The hat became such an iconic part of the character that it was deliberately made to look worn and aged, as if it had accompanied Indiana Jones on numerous adventures. Additionally, the leather jacket and bullwhip completed the character's unique and memorable appearance.
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