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We always come back to our first meeting with Marty, says Peterson.
He said to us that it wasntCasinoand it wasntGoodfellas.
Theyre supposed to be real men.
And real men, as we all know, wear pajamas.
According to Powell, fitting eachIrishmanactor involved a delicate and precise calculation.
An eighth of an inch could make a huge difference.
In total, the suits were meant to telegraph each characters lot in life.
Russells suits, they explain, were also backdated somewhat.
The Bling
Accessories played a critical role in the costuming ofThe Irishman.
Even his jewelry speaks to his progression within the mob.
It was a thing.
The actors themselves frequently collaborated with Powell and Peterson, helping them to ensure the authenticity of accessories.
[The actors and Scorsese] actually grew up in the environments where these men existed.
Bob [Robert DeNiro] and Joe [Pesci] especially …
So, there was no getting away with anything.
[Joe Pescis] character was much more particular, Powell adds.
And actually, for Joe himself.
Those subtle differences intentionally illustrate the power dynamics at play.
Youre picking up on the fact that Hoffas pajamas were much finer, says Peterson.
It emphasizes the intimacy in the scene, Powell says.
That the two men are obviously very comfortable around each other.
On several occasions, we see Jimmy in a vintage silk bathrobe.
That was actually based on photographs of him, Powell says.
There are actually photographs that exist of him with a plate breakfast in a room full of suited guys.
So, he obviously was comfortable entertaining in his pajamas and robe.
It shows superiority, she adds.
He can be in a room in his pajamas.
It shows his status in that scene.
Its definitely like, the staple of the Italian mans wardrobe since they invented knitting machines, says Peterson.
And the men ofThe Irishmanare no exception.
But its the jewelry.
I mean, its just sort of like theyre talismans of whats been before.
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