ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN (aka THE DEADLY GAME – 2013)

FEATURE FILM · Cipher Films · Costume Designer

DIRECTOR — George Isaac

PRODUCER — George Isaac, Pierre Mascolo

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THE DESIGN

For All Things to All Men (The Deadly Game), my aim was to create a sharply contemporary, sophisticated costume aesthetic that drew on the enduring visual language of classic crime thrillers. While remaining firmly rooted in the fashion of its time, the design incorporated elements of timeless menswear, referencing the understated authority and cinematic styling of films such as The French Connection. Strong silhouettes, precise tailoring and a predominantly dark, monochromatic palette helped establish a sleek, controlled and distinctly urban visual world.

The costumes were developed in close relationship with the film’s striking, low-key cinematography, using restrained colour, texture and proportion to give each character a distinctive presence within the shadowy London setting. Classic menswear pieces, such as the midnight-blue double-breasted mac worn by Rufus Sewell, brought a timeless elegance to the contemporary setting. For Sophia Peters, played by Elsa Pataky, I designed an almost entirely bespoke wardrobe, creating a heightened sense of sophistication and glamour.

Bespoke construction also extended to the specialised heist suits worn by Toby Stephens and Julian Sands during the film’s elaborate vault robbery. Designed to be both visually striking and highly functional, the suits incorporated concealed magnetic fastenings down the centre front, allowing them to be rapidly peeled away following the heist. Throughout, the intention was to balance sophisticated contemporary styling with the technical demands of action filmmaking, creating a distinctive visual identity rooted in classic thriller cinema.

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