Mobster Costume Design

    While we needed the correct actors and script to fit the role, making them look the part was a huge aspect. We started off by studying mob-related films and TV shows, to gather inspiration for our look. We took huge inspiration from shows like the sopranos, and movies like the godfather, scarface, and many more.

    This image, in particular, was what we were basing our mobster's looks off of, which is why it was important for us to research popular films pertaining to our genre.

Clothing

    For clothing, we decided on each character wearing a black button-down shirt, to match the more serious tone of the meeting they were having. We wanted the mob boss to be in a full black outfit, with little to no accessories, to set him apart from the rest of the characters. Also, instead of just everyone wearing black, we decided on each mobster to very clearly have a personality of their own, which was shown in the clothing choices.

    For Noah (right), we wanted him to be the more scruffy, typical mobster, type look. To achieve this we made sure his shirt was unbuttoned, showing his chest and undershirt. While for Ryan (left) we gave him a floral buttoned-down shirt, to come off as more serious and groomed.

 

Accessories

    For the accessories, we wanted to again encapsulate the mobster look, which is why we decided on heavy jewelry and glasses. With Noah's chain very clearly showing on his neck, we wanted to show that these mobsters were very well off, and have been doing this for a very long time. Showing the wealth that these mobsters had is another way to intimidate the audience, showing a sign of power. 

    As for the glasses, we wanted Ryan, again, to have a more serious look, so giving him glasses to wear was only right. I think the glasses he wears do a great job at this, and they truly separate the two mobsters apart.