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No onscreen presence makes a stronger case for the complex eroticism of the Catholic aesthetic than Lenny.
All of Brannoxs outfits, he explains some 50 items between suits, coats, sweaters, etc.
were designed and created specifically withdirector Paolo Sorrentinoand Malkovich.
They provided luxury fabrics, including cashmeres produced in Scotland.
While classic, Brannoxs style is also rich with flair.
The red touch is the last link to his being still a cardinal.
The first time we see Brannox in his papal uniform, it isa moment.
Youd be forgiven for thinking, just momentarily, that maybe John Malkovich is the pope?
And theres a reason for that.
There are some very specific complicated rules to follow when you tailor these cassocks, he explains.
When Brannox retires in the evenings, he dons beautiful silk kimonos that exude a sort of subversive romanticism.
Even in repose, he is a man of glamour.
Clothes that make him feel comfortable, like a second skin.
The red papal slippers are iconic, and Brannoxs are no exception.
While theyre similar to Lennys in silhouette and color, thats about it.
The two-piece ensemble is incredibly pure in nature, yet still somehow incredibly sexy.
While the tracksuit might look simple, its not something youll find in your average department store.
Lenny likes to dress comfortably, he says.
Dressed in clothing borrowed from his doctor, Lenny is still very much Lenny.
But the outfits simplicity does not mean it is not incredibly luxurious.
The casualwear is linked to a special moment when Lenny needs to hide.
Lennys red slippers, like Brannoxs, are a key feature in his wardrobe.
Brannoxs damask slippers mirror the opulence and design of his kimonos and his suits.
This, of course, reflects who Lenny is all the same.
Hes a classic, more reverent than John of traditions both aesthetic and proverbial.
