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Travis Bickle's Style: Punk's Unlikely Fashion Icon
10 Aug
Summary
- Travis Bickle's M-65 jacket and mohawk defined a proto-punk style.
- Alexander McQueen's 1993 collection was inspired by the film.
- Taxi Driver's 50th anniversary marks its lasting cultural impact.
Travis Bickle's distinct look in Taxi Driver, featuring an M-65 field jacket and mohawk, has become an enduring menswear archetype. This style was described as a proto-punk statement that profoundly influenced fashion.
Alexander McQueen even named his entire Fall 1993 collection after the film, showcasing prints of Bickle himself. The BFI has noted the film's connection to the punk movement, with Bickle's evolving hairstyle appearing the same year the Ramones released their debut album.
Robert De Niro recently reflected on the film's enduring legacy, stating that actors can't predict a role's iconic status. Despite his own reservations, Taxi Driver is now recognized as a cinematic masterpiece.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Taxi Driver's release. De Niro and director Martin Scorsese recently reunited for a discussion following a festival screening, celebrating a film whose influence on culture has only grown over the decades.
