Thomas Jerome Newton
David Bowie’s hair in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell To Earth was a sleek, flame-orange to blonde wedge cut with a sharp, geometric fringe and a center part. Styled to match his character’s alien origins, it defined his famous "Thin White Duke" era. Years later, Thomas discovers that his prison is derelict and escapes. With his wife and children on his home planet now dead, Thomas remains on Earth and creates a recording with alien messages which he hopes will broadcast on radio and his planet Thomas Jerome Newton’s wardrobe in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth was designed by May Routh and tailored by Ola Hudson, creating a look that is often cited as the origin of David Bowie’s "Thin White Duke" persona. The costumes were intended to help the alien character "blend in" while appearing eerily composed and slightly out of place.Core Wardrobe PiecesThe Black Slubbed Silk Suit: A hallmark look consisting of a single-button jacket with notch lapels and high-rise, reverse-pleated
About Thomas Jerome Newton
David Bowie’s hair in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell To Earth was a sleek, flame-orange to blonde wedge cut with a sharp, geometric fringe and a center part. Styled to match his character’s alien origins, it defined his famous "Thin White Duke" era. Years later, Thomas discovers that his prison is derelict and escapes. With his wife and childre...Read more