Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich’s ’70s Wardrobe in ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Now Shoppable Online
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Searchlight Pictures is taking the world of Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” beyond the big screen, teaming with a slate of fashion, travel and lifestyle brands on merchandise and experiences inspired by the film’s 1970s setting and distinctive costumes.
Much of the fashion partnerships take its cues from costume designer Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, who previously collaborated with McDonagh on “The Banshees of Inisherin,” where her hand-knit Aran sweaters became an unexpected fashion sensation. For “Wild Horse Nine,” she turned to vintage clothing, bold patterns and 1970s accessories to outfit its cast of CIA operatives.
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Among the collaborations most directly connected to the film is eyewear label Oscar Deen, which is offering the Fraser M Series sunglasses worn by Rockwell’s character, Lee. Bailey Hats is similarly making hats featuring custom elements created specifically for the production available to consumers, including designs associated with Malkovich’s character, Chris.
The Tie Bar, meanwhile, has launched a limited-edition menswear collection inspired by the characters’ wardrobes, featuring patterned ties, pocket squares and apparel. Drawing from Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh’s costume designs, the collection incorporates 1970s geometric prints and rich colors, with pieces named after the film’s characters. Ties retail for $38, while pocket squares are priced at $18.
Limited-edition
Wild Horse Nine x Tie Bar Collection
Oscar Deen Fraser M Series Sunglasses
One of the more lavish promo efforts is from luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, which has developed an exclusive itinerary through Santiago and Rapa Nui, Chile, where the film takes place. Vintage marketplace Chairish has curated a selection of midcentury furniture, décor and accessories inspired by the production’s period aesthetic.
Photography brand Camp Snap is also highlighting its $199 CS-8 Digital Video Camcorder, a modern, digital take on the vintage movie cameras of the era. While the camera featured in “Wild Horse Nine” is an original vintage model from a different brand, Camp Snap’s screen-free device offers a contemporary alternative designed to recreate the look and feel of old-fashioned home movies.
Bailey Hats
Camp Snap CS-8 Digital Video Camcorder
Released in theaters Nov. 6, “Wild Horse Nine” follows two CIA agents, played by Rockwell and Malkovich, who are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island shortly before Chile’s 1973 military coup. What begins as an assignment in a remote paradise becomes increasingly complicated as the longtime partners confront their troubled histories and political conspiracies. The ensemble also includes Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, Tom Waits, Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas.