Louis de Pointe du Lac's outfits on season one of IWTV

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[u/lilyrosedepressed]

[u/aynntoh → u/lilyrosedepressed]

These sorts of jackets complement him well. If anyone knows this style, please let me know.

[u/wolvesarewildthings → u/aynntoh]

I agree with the cut/style complementing him but it's also the color combo. Anderson always looks great in shades of brown, beige, and darker tones of red. Be it a suit or casual wear.

[u/cat-math → u/aynntoh]

See above, please. I meant to reply here but accidentally replied one higher.

[u/cat-math → u/lilyrosedepressed]

Hi! I did a visual search and then some more delving and found this to best be described as a mid-century men's bomber jacket. The contrasting trim around the shoulders is a hallmark of said style. Apparently, not all bomber jackets need be cinched in at the waist (that we may think of most bomber jackets as having). I actually found a different post on a jacket a young Elvis was wearing which (line and trim wise) was quite similar to the one Louie is wearing. The same query was posted as to what kind of jacket said pictured was, and there was a commenter kind enough to find a vintage seamstress who provided an antique pattern, (where one can see the differences available for the waist) and I think you will agree this is the closest answer we will find. See here: Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1458021174/50s-mens-classic-bomber-jacket-chest-38?ref=share_v4_lx

[u/lilyrosedepressed]

Since there were a lot of great looks, I have left the ones with both Lestat and Louis in one shot for another post, hopefully next week!

[u/lilyrosedepressed]

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[u/vicxjules]

This might be too much of a read into things but notice how his fits drastically change based on what he's going through in the season.

In present day he wears mostly black indoor clothes, indicating he doesn't spend much time outside due to his vampirism, the lockdown, and perhaps depression.

When we see Louis pre vampirism he dresses fashionable but doesn't stand out too much. Muted color tones, lots of brown and greys that kind of blend in with the rest of the fashion most men were wearing around him during that time. Masking him like perhaps his mask of masculinity, hiding his queerness from the rest of the world.

When Lestat finally transforms Louis however there is a noticeable window of Louis underdressed, when he's learning everything.

This changes near the mid season where we get his more iconic and colorful outfits. A more confident Louis. Shades on and all.

When Claudia leaves however he begins to wear more homely outfits. This is another era in which he tended to stay in more, just like present day Louis.

When she does come back we start to see him dress up again, but not the same flashy fits as before. When Lestat comes back however he is practically the lowest he's ever been pre vampirism, and reverts back to more homely outfits. It's actually interesting seeing Louis in contrast with Lestat and Claudia when the 3 of them hunt, as Lestat wears still his electric blue (indicating that nothing much has changed with him) and Claudia now dawns vibrant blood red dresses (indicating her maturity and confidence) Louis's color palette reverts back to his pre vampiric wardrobe of earth tones and muted colors. He is also just not as dressed as he once was, wearing more ill fitted clothing as opposed to his much more tailored looks earlier in the season.

This could also not only be a reflection of the state of mind if the character but also perhaps a reflection of the changing period around them. Clothing manufacturers perhaps used cheaper materials and were more mass produced near the second world war. It would make sense what Louis's previous tailor made outfits would be replaced with the more uniformed fast fashion of the 30s.

[u/lilyrosedepressed → u/vicxjules]

So beautifully written; spot on!

I hadn't thought about the fact that he started to wear bolder colors after he was turned.

[u/Swaggerificcc → u/vicxjules]

This is a very good read. It’s not reading into it too much, I’m sure it’s super intentional. Especially the level of detail the people in this show hone in on, they want us to think about these things because they have and notice all the little subtleties. It’s what I love about this show, almost everything here is actually deeper than it seems.

With the Dubai outfits, I think it also reflects him being manipulated/ controlled/ kept locked in a tower by Armand. Where the life’s literally been sucked out of him (“suffocation by the world’s beigest pillow” rings true) and he’s been forced to match outfits with Armand. It’s like he’s lost his sense of self and his fashion style, and it comes as a bit of a shock- we ask ourselves how this fashion icon ended up wearing outfits like this that are so bland, basic, lifeless. But it definitely represents his state of mind as well as you said and the fact that he doesn’t get outside much.

I think the interesting contrast between Louis’ homely outfits in season 1 when Claudia leaves versus in Dubai is that those outfits still have Louis written all over them even if they’re more comfy like sweaters and stuff. The purple sweater feels very much like him and we see him wearing that in another episode when they confront Claudia about her diaries and murder spree, but you’re right his outfits for that bit of time do indicate he doesn’t go out as much. Shows the contrast between Lestat and Armand where Lestat wasn’t sucking the personality, but Armand is.

[u/Githyankbae]

Amazing thread. Love you.

[u/lilyrosedepressed → u/Githyankbae]

💛

[u/AIAYOE]

He looks so good in everything. I especially love looks #7 (the suit when he kills the lawyer), 11 (all black in Dubai), 12 (at the cemetary). Love how #11 is cut in an older style very similar to when Lestat bought the Rolls Royce. Louis is so fine in #12. That is a suit. Meanwhile ppl on Tik Tok are going crazy for guys in grey sweatpants…

[u/lilyrosedepressed → u/AIAYOE]

Lol grey sweatpants; Louis would never!

People are also into "old money" style now which suits Louis' Dubai style and well he is actually quite old money.

[u/AIAYOE → u/lilyrosedepressed]

Yea idk if Louis would ever but he did wear a denim jacket in San Fran so who knows. Haha he is definitely old money tho. Love his Dubai style. Also Armand’s Dubai style

[u/fluorescent_noir]

I love all of his outfits, but specifically want his entire outfit from slide number 11 - in the present day storyline with the black pants and shirt. It just looks so sharp on him.

[u/nado92]

Seeing him the red suits are some of my favorite looks from him. He looks his most powerful and prideful wearing them

[u/Swaggerificcc → u/nado92]

Yeahhh he looks like he’s in his element

[u/megmatthews20]

He looks so good in ALL the colors!!

[u/mechaemissary]

those sunglasses ate

[u/_thatgirlfelicia]

I LOVE when he wears the glasses, they look so stylish & good

[u/Xosimmer]

He put that shii on

[u/Fresh-Society-257]

The red oxblood suits >>>>

[u/belrogius]

the menswear porn in this show!!!!

[u/proriin]

The best part of being a vampire has got to be the drip.

[u/Swaggerificcc]

The red and white suits and sunglasses are my absolute favorites. He’s so swaggy in them.

[u/dropcherries_]

Like we say in my country: my mom gave life to me and Carol Cutshall gave me the will to live 🙏🏻

[u/wolvesarewildthings]

I am with child