American Psycho: The Musical Pictures

Benjamin Walker as Patrick Bateman for American Psycho: The Musical. — Benjamin Walker as Patrick Bateman for *American Psycho: The Musical*.

One of Broadway’s most buzzed about productions, American Psycho: The Musical has struck our sartorial fancy. The adaptation tackles author’s Bret East Ellis’ 1991 novel, which follows the story of Patrick Bateman. American actor Benjamin Walker steps into the role of the suave serial killer and Manhattan business man. Dressing the part of the superficial perfectionist, Bateman’s wardrobe channels tailored 1980s style.

Style Review | American Psycho: The Musical Pictures

Benjamin Walker dons a sharp pinstripe suit as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho: The Musical. — Benjamin Walker dons a sharp pinstripe suit as Patrick Bateman in *American Psycho: The Musical*.

The musical’s costume designer Katrina Lindsay looks to a mix of vintage pieces and a curated selection from luxury retailer Mr Porter for the play. Talking to WWD in a recent interview, Lindsay discussed American Psycho: The Musical’s look, explaining, “Bateman and his social circle, at work and play, are obsessed with the surface value and status of everything around them. It is an obsession which highlights the void that enables Bateman to kill and enhances the dark humor within the piece.”

Benjamin Walker dons a sharp tuxedo as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho: The Musical. — Benjamin Walker dons a sharp tuxedo as Patrick Bateman in *American Psycho: The Musical*.

The costume designer continues, “To create a real sense of this and the period it felt important to be able to place within the costume world key pieces that are true to everything Bateman is focused on.”