Tyler Durden is the character who is known from the novel Fight Club 1996. However, the film was the adaptation from the novel of Chuck Palahniuck’s which was released in 1999. The character in the movie is introduced as a soap maker and the close friend of the Narrator, with whom he starts Fight Club and later builds Project Mayhem. It is revealed by the end of the movie that he is not the real person but rather he is an alternate personality of the Narrator who is born out of his struggle with depression and insomnia.
There’s one iconic look that is easy to recreate. You can follow the given easy guideline to complete his look.
Tyler Cosplay Costumes
Red Leather Jacket
He wears a leather jacket to makeup his look. In the movie, he wears an iconic red rust leather jacket for his look. The jacket features deep front pockets and classic stitched detailing on the arms and top chest area. It also has the same color buttons and has the wider collar on it. You can find this style of jacket online easily or shops where vintage dresses are available.
Hawaiian Shirt & Pants
Tyler wears a Hawaiian shirt inside his jacket. It is a patterned button down shirt with short sleeves. This style of shirt is known for its colorful prints and bold patterns. It mostly features tropical themes. This style of shirt is easy to find from online clothing brands or clothing stores.
For pants he wears simple dress pants in grey color. These styles of pants are easily available. If you don’t have these dress pants, you can buy these pants from anywhere.
Shoes & Hairstyle
For the shoes, he wears simple brown sneaker boots. You can wear any style of shoes that make your style and you are comfortable in. However, for the hairstyle, you can keep it simple by applying gel and making it spikes.
Accessories
For the accessories you can wear red tinted aviator sunglasses. You can also carry fake cigarettes, a bar of fight club soap. This will complete your look as Tyler Durden from Fight Club.
Where to Wear the Look
Tyler Durden’s look is instantly recognizable. The look is bold, and sharp. It will be a great choice for different occasions. You can wear it at comic conventions as it is iconic in both literature and film. You can wear it in Halloween parties as you can stand out with your red leather jacket and tinted sunglasses. This will also look best for movie themed nights, cosplay events or even for the casual photoshoots. The dress is a mixture of vintage and grunge, which is also a fun option for retro themed parties or music festivals.
About Tyler Durden
Tyler Durden is the character which was played by famous actor Brad Pitt. It is one of the iconic characters from the movie Fight Club. In the movie, he is shown as the charismatic and enigmatic character personality. He is known for his rebellious nature, anarchistic tendencies, and iconic styles. Tyler is the symbol of freedom and chaos which makes him popular for comic plays. Tyler is a minimalist and neo-luddite, smart and capable, also charismatic and intuitive.
Tyler Durden Costume FAQs
Do I need to buy a real leather jacket, or will faux leather work?
Yes, you can buy a faux leather jacket as it will also work perfectly. Faux leather jackets are budget friendly and also lighter than the original one. You only have to keep the color same in your jacket.
Is it possible to make the look by using the clothes that are already available?
Yes, you can use these outfits. You may have dress pants and button down shirts in your closet. You only have to get the red leather jacket which is necessary for the looks.
Instead of boots, can I wear regular sneakers to complete the look?
Yes, you can wear regular sneakers instead of boots. However, you can also wear anything comfortable and make your look.