We spoke to the films costume designer about creating the coolest piece of clothing this side of the apocalypse.

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It was like there was nothing else I could design but that coat.

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So we came up with that.

It survived very well, actually, she laughed.

And it would have become so heavy for him considering all the action he had to do.

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So I think the cotton was the way to go.

That world is dying, so it doesnt evolve suddenly.

Its ugly, its cold, its miserable, its brutal.

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And that was the cue for the rest of the movie.

Because its a story about identity and we wanted people to be able to relate to it.

So I didnt give him a superhero suit.

That was not the point.

There was a lot of discussion about it, she laughed.

I wasnt sure I was reticent, but at the end of the day, theres no time.

A T-shirt is a T-shirt.

And it did fit Fords character being on the run for three decades.