Lanterns: Kyle Chandler’s Weathered Wardrobe as Hal Jordan

I’m pleased to again present a guest post contributed by my friend Ken Stauffer, who has written several pieces for BAMF Style previously and chronicles the style of the Ocean’s film series (and beyond!) on his excellent Instagram account, @oceansographer.

Kyle Chandler in Lanterns. Photo credit: John Johnson/HBO Max.

Vitals

Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, cocky former test pilot and Green Lantern of Sector 2814

Coast City, California, Summer 1975 and 1996, and
Rushville, Nebraska, Fall 2016 and 2026

Series: Lanterns
Air Dates: August 16-October 4, 2026
Created by: Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King
Costume Designer: Cynthia Ann Summers

WARNING! Spoilers ahead!

Background

While most comic fans regard Hal Jordan as one of the medium’s most recognizable heroes, the pre-eminent Green Lantern of Earth, the character has really had a rough go in live action. Created by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, Jordan debuted in DC Comics’ Showcase #22 in 1959, succeeding Alan Scott as the second human to use that superhero moniker. When finally brought to life on the big screen by Ryan Reynolds in 2011, the movie’s overwhelmingly negative reception made the character untouchable for mainstream audiences for years to come.

Fifteen years later, DC Studios was finally ready to give Hal another opportunity to prove his worth, this time on HBO. To distance this interpretation from the last in the audience’s mind, a decision was made to shift the focus of Lanterns from spectacle to story, from special effects to character. The show deliberately takes a more grounded (not to mention cheaper!) approach, setting its character-driven mystery primarily in Middle America, à la True Detective. So rather than sending its protagonists on a galaxy-hopping adventure battling a host of CGI extraterrestrials, we see our heroes confront aliens and cyborgs (convincingly disguised as humans) in very recognizable environments, even when they’re briefly on another planet.

But who could bring this fantastic character back down to Earth, making him seem equally at home downing shots of whiskey in a roadside bar as soaring through outer space? Who could possibly make him feel convincingly lived in with just the right combination of rakish charm and dogged grit?

Enter Kyle Chandler.

Unlike the previous incarnation, the accomplished Texan actor portrays Hal as a cynical yet charming veteran whose decades of adventures have led him to self-assuredly trust his gut over any outside authority. The eight-episode series follows Jordan as he reluctantly trains his by-the-book protégé, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), while they investigate what’s lurking beneath the surface of a small town in rural Nebraska.

The show’s costume designer, Cynthia Ann Summers–whose credits also include The Last of Us,  A Series of Unfortunate Events, and the Snowpiercer series– dressed the show’s pair of lead protagonists to reflect their contrasting personalities. Stewart’s discipline and recent history as a model Marine are reflected in his neat, minimalist attire, while Jordan—a jaded space cop nearing retirement—favors the comfort of his well worn Western wardrobe.

Now, I was lucky enough to interview Ms. Summers for this article, and you’ll see her insights sprinkled throughout. To kick things off, here are some thoughts she had on the opportunity to create the character’s look for the show:

Well I am particularly proud of Hal continuing on the story of the accessible hero. He will be my 3rd most successful incarnation of a character that appeals to all humans (and some animals/plants–big shout out to Earl Jordon) and is somewhat of an anti-hero. Someone we can aspire to in real life (minus the bodily flying) who fights the good fight, mostly on their own terms, but ultimately for the best outcome for all, as possible.

So his look is an easy going, durable, sometimes filthy, yet functional, and kinda sexy, all at the same time…take on “hero”. Add to that his swath of shaggy salt and pepper hair and devil may care attitude….what a great recipe!

(My other two anti-heros with heart are Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us with his Huckberry Flint & Tinder waxed trucker jacket and Eric Bana as Kyle in Untamed S1 & S2 (coming soon!) in his amber Bexley waxed jacket by Peregrine–perfect color for him to compliment the lush greens of forests he finds himself in.)



What’d He Wear?

Although most of the series takes place in Fall 2016 and December 2026, a handful of flashbacks fill in Jordan’s earlier life, allowing us to witness the subtle evolution of his civilian wardrobe. Hal Jordan’s style has been requested by several BAMF Style readers, so anyone interested in finding his fits can click here to skip ahead to a “Shop the Look” section at the bottom of this page.

1975 / 1996: Family Heirloom

The first episode of the show opens in 1996, when Hal first reveals his identity to the public after ten years of protecting Earth anonymously during a 60 Minutes interview, which ten-year-old John Stewart watches in his living room. While he’s costumed in his armored Green Lantern uniform (which we won’t be covering here) for the conversation, B roll from the segment shows Jordan touring a military hangar in a brown leather A-2-style flight jacket over a black cotton T-shirt and a pair of dark wash straight leg jeans.

In the show’s seventh episode (“The Jordan Boys’ Legacy”), we meet Hal’s father Martin (Jake B. Miller) during a flashback to summer 1975, just a few months before his untimely death. As I directly learned from costume designer Cynthia Ann Summers, he is wearing what is meant to be the same jacket that Hal wears 21 years later, having been inherited by a young Hal.

Jake B. Miller and Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Though they are meant to be the same jacket in the story, I learned from the show’s costume designer that each actor is wearing a unique piece, both of which were from the period and rented out to the studio.

Now, in both the comic lore and Lanterns, Hal directly followed in his father’s footsteps, first serving as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force before transitioning to test experimental aircraft. The younger Jordan clearly idolized his dad, in spite of the circumstances of his tragic death. As such, his continued use of that aged A-2 jacket fits not just his occupation, but it’s an artifact that brings him closer to his old man.

The jacket itself is a prime example of the design adopted by the United States Army Air Corps in 1931, with its point collar secured by hidden snap buttons, sewn in shoulder epaulets, and square patch hip pockets with button down flaps. The A-2 was commissioned in both dark brown (called “seal”) and lighter, more reddish brown (“russet”), with this one being the latter. The cuffs and bottom hem are both finished with the characteristic ribbed wool, in a lighter, more amber shade. The jacket’s interior is finished in a coordinating amber hue. Finally, it has a circular patch sewn high onto the left shoulder–where the pilot’s primary unit insignia would be displayed–and a small rectangular name patch on the left breast, though both appear to be blank in this case.

Jake B. Miller and Henry Samiri on Lanterns

So was Hal really only 8 years old when he lost his father, making him just 19 when he got the ring in 1986? Or was he maybe 12 like actor Henry Samiri? Best not to worry about it!

Interestingly, though both men were pilots in the United States Air Force, neither would have been issued an A-2 during his military career due to the time they served. New procurement of that design ended in 1943, and it wouldn’t return to official USAF service until 1988. That said, given this model is such an iconic piece of military history, let’s just chalk this up to the fact that they live in a different universe.


2006: An Echo of Hal, the Hero

When John briefly acquires Hal’s power ring during a training exercise in 2016, he discovers that it contains a backup of Jordan’s consciousness, complete with the memories, personality, and appearance he possessed from 2006. The resulting holographic reconstruction, dubbed the “Halogram” by John, is a less cantankerous version of his flesh-and-blood counterpart, with less gray hair and a bit more polish.

During this period, Hal found himself in a new Schott leather jacket, specifically the Schott NYC 557 Waxy Pullup Cowhide Delivery Jacket. Constructed from mid-weight, wax-finished cowhide, the jacket has a rich reddish-brown color, which the manufacturer dubs “brandy”.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Despite being a backup of Hal’s consciousness from 2006, the Halogram describes himself as saved “to the Cloud.” Since commercial Cloud applications were not yet prevalent in our world in ’06, I think we can just assume that the DCU is running slightly ahead of us technologically. Photo credit: John Johnson/HBO Max.

Founded in New York City in 1913, Schott has a storied history of pioneering both military outerwear and the motorcycle jacket, and this model interestingly contains elements of both. Its traditional shirt-style collar has hidden snap buttons at the points–just like the A-2–which Hal doesn’t bother to utilize. Directly behind the central, heavy-weight bronze zipper is an interior windflap, a feature shared by both styles to prevent the wearer from catching a chill through the opening. On the rear, the jacket incorporates a bi-swing “action back” made with contoured shoulder gussets. While this feature was originally designed to allow freedom of movement when reaching for a bike’s handlebars, it’s also useful for contorting while flying and extending an arm to conjure an enormous green boxing glove.

Schott was also the first company to incorporate a zipper into a jacket in 1925, and they’ve certainly used plenty of them here. There are three exterior zippered pockets including a pair of vertical hand-warmer pockets near the waist and a third on the left breast, angled diagonally upward from the center closure toward the left shoulder. All close with antique brass hardware and traditional ball-and-chain zipper pulls–which Hal tucks in on the chest pocket. Additional zippers at the cuffs–which Hal keeps zipped shut–allow the sleeve openings to be adjusted, while leather tabs and brass buckles on either side of the lower back provide a degree of adjustment through the waist. Finally, the jacket interior is finished with a black, red, white, and yellow plaid wool-blend lining.

Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, and Aaron Pierre on Lanterns

Photo credit: John Johnson/HBO Max.

Beneath the Schott, the Halogram wears an off-white work shirt, made from a substantial cotton twill, buttoned up but left open at the neck. Made by Buck Mason, it has a soft point collar and two chest pockets topped with rounded, buttoning flaps, a well-defined placket that tends to pucker, and cream colored buttons. As Hal’s jacket sleeves run long, we never get a good look at the barrel cuffs, but they’re likely the standard, rounded variety that close with a button.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

“Oh come on, Junior! How can you not like KC and The Sunshine Band?”

At this stage in his life, Hal is still tucking his shirt into his jeans, which in this case were the “Caine” model from LA-based brand Monfrère. Chosen “solely because of the cut and color,” according to Cynthia, the pair have a straight leg, dark wash, and plain rear pockets. Nevertheless, the jeans still went through the costume department’s requisite distressing to get them screen-ready.

Prominently featured on this costume is a dark brown leather belt featuring a tall rectangular brass single-prong buckle, rounded on the top and bottom, and a matching metal keeper. It turns out it has a bit of history, as Ms. Summers related to me, “the belt for our Halogram was custom made off of a personal belt that Kyle owns. I loved the heaviness of the brass, and we could not find it, so we made our own.”

On the Halogram’s feet are Allen Edmonds Patton derby-laced cap-toe boots in a matte, dark leather that they call gray (though it more resembles a faded brown). As an elevated take on classic combat boots, these fit in nicely with Jordan’s more polished style from 2006.

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre on Lanterns


Fall 2016: The Grizzled Veteran

One of the more unexpected inspirations for Jordan’s appearance came from the late, great Anthony Bourdain. Ms. Summers told The Credits that she’d encountered a photograph of Bourdain casually enjoying a beer in a modest Mexican restaurant that piqued her interest. “Everything about that photo of Bourdain was exactly what I thought would translate to Kyle, to Hal,” explained Ms. Summers, who further described Bourdain’s appearance as “kind of schlepped in.”

Basically, he looked like a man who had actually been places, rather than someone styled to give off that impression. From his jacket and jeans to his cowboy boots, Crazy Uncle Tony’s influence on Hal Jordan’s wardrobe is obvious and undeniable, and I can think of nothing more fitting.

This photo of Lost Horse Saloon owner Ty Mitchell and Anthony Bourdain partially inspired Cynthia Ann Summers’ vision for Hal’s canon look in the 2016 sequences.

Now, the true centerpiece of Chandler’s wardrobe throughout the show is the khaki-colored cotton deck jacket he wears during this, the main timeline of the series. Made by Double RL, Ralph Lauren’s heritage-inspired label named after the designer’s Colorado ranch, it draws heavily upon the N-1 deck jackets issued to United States Navy personnel during World War II.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

The jacket’s body is made from a water-resistant, grosgrain-weave cotton with very fine vertical striations throughout. To best protect from the elements at sea, the jacket uses an otherwise redundant full-length zipper concealed behind a storm placket that closes with six large dark-brown buttons, topped off by an extended, rounded buttoning throat latch. It also features welted, angled handwarmer packets on each side and a drawstring at the bottom hem allowing one to cinch in the jacket to bottle in warmth.

While the RRL interpretation retains most of the original N-1’s practical features, it omits the alpaca lining and collar which the original utilized. Instead, the front face of the shawl collar is covered by a brown cotton baby corduroy. A two-inch strip of the same material is sewn into the interior edge of the plain-finished sleeves.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Despite being able to create anything with the power of his ring, Hal has apparently never thought to conjure up a comb.

In her interview with BADHOMBRE, Ms. Summers detailed that the costume department extensively modified the original jacket, stripping out the lining and subjecting the fabric to repeated washing, dyeing, and artificial aging. The goal was to make it seem like Hal had been wearing and abusing the jacket through years of superheroic exploits. Further complicating matters was the fact that it continues to take a beating in the course of the series, requiring additional details to be added like small caliber bullet holes. All told, the costume department had to age about thirty total examples of the jacket.

That said, one thing that star Kyle Chandler wouldn’t let the costume department change was the oversized fit of the jacket. According to the costume designer in an interview with Costume CO, the actor liked how the sleeves hung over his hands and wouldn’t let her take them up even a half inch… which understandably drove her crazy.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Underneath his jacket, Hal wears a simple black cotton T-shirt from Hanes, with a conventional ribbed crew neck. Its generous fit contributes to the character’s relaxed silhouette, as does the fact that he wears it continually untucked. Similarly, Hal’s jeans during this time period are simply Levi’s 501 Originals in a dark wash denim: the quintessential American five-pocket design characterized by its straight legs and button fly. Cynthia summed it up simply: “he’s a basic guy!”

Though we don’t get a great look at it on screen because of Hal’s untucked shirt and closed jacket, the character is wearing a 4cm-wide brown leather belt with an aged silver-tone round buckle and decorative stitching here which also carries over into the future timeline. To quote Cynthia, “the belt he wears in both 2016 and 2026 (as I recall) is a nut-brown belt from Aunts and Uncles. I love this brand and have used them in multiple shows. They have become pieces I take with me everywhere. I love the weight of leather and the fine (not chunky) but rugged buckle. It adds but does not overtake the look.”

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Note the signature Levi’s arcuate stitch, despite the costume department removing the red Levi’s tab.

Those 501s fall comfortably over a very distinctive pair of cowboy boots which give an interesting slant to the outfit. They’re made of a dark leather, distressed to a heavily worn finish, with lighter, pointed cap toes. They’re finished with leather soles and tall, angled Western heels, constructed from stacked leather with dark protective lifts. Ms. Summers was kind enough to give me their full backstory:

The amazing faded black cowboy boots with whisky toe caps and counter details were made by a famous cowboy boot maker in California named Clint Bryant. Clint has decades of boots for film and TV under his belt, including making boots for John Wayne. He’s himself a real old school cowboy and a gentleman. I wanted boots that felt timeless and out of time all at the same time!

I found at Western Costumes a rental pair of old boots from the ’50s, and would have used them if they were not falling apart, and not to mention I needed minimum eight exact pairs (for stunts, photo doubles, weather, etc.) So, after trying absolutely everywhere (including a vendor in Texas), Clint literally saved us last minute.

He made these beautiful battered boots which I just love for Hal.  My aging and dyeing team (Ainsley Buhl is my breakdown footwear queen) made them look like the vintage pair, soles and all! The boots set him apart from John Stewart, gave him swagger and well, I think they’re real sexy…so much so Kyle wanted to wear them in the bed scene! (But not these ones!)

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Where did Hal grow up exactly? Isn’t Coast City in California, not Texas?

Now aside from his ring (we’ll get to that soon too), Jordan also wears another piece of jewelry: a small field watch on his left wrist. Though we never get to see it up close, it looks like a no date, black-dial military-issue field watch on a dark strap–possibly a Hamilton or Benrus–with a smaller stainless steel case of around 36mm. Whether it’s a vintage piece or a modern recreation, I wonder if this too was meant to be inherited from Hal’s late, veteran father, within the context of the story.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

At one point in the premiere episode, Hal is invited to dine with the mysterious, affluent rancher who got him out of a jam, and he takes this opportunity to add one more layer to his ensemble. Over his black T-shirt, Hal wears an unbuttoned, untucked black denim Western-style shirt with black snap buttons set in steel along a traditional placket. Little is seen of this shirt as we never see Hal remove his jacket, but more details on it will follow as it reappears a decade later.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns


2026: Starting Over

By 2026, Hal has returned to Rushville and begun a romantic relationship with Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald), attempting to establish something resembling a normal life. His wardrobe reflects this change, although the adjustments are subtle. As Ms. Summers explained:

For 2026, we wanted Hal to look like he is trying to assimilate into Rushville. He is on a making amends mission, so we wanted to have him to also appear to have adopted the locals look a little, all the while keeping Hal’s colour palette similar so we didn’t lose him completely, and left a little to the plot…Will he stay? Is he all in committed? So his palette is a little lighter, not softer, but lighter in tone. Still warm tones to reflect Hal’s grounded visual throughline.

The most noticeable change is in Hal’s outerwear as his tattered Double RL deck jacket has finally been retired. According to Ms. Summers, “his jacket is now an L.L. Bean Field Coat (we added the shearling collar for weather/time of year).”

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

It might be a rather unremarkable outfit for the one time protector of the world to meet his end in, but then again, what are good clothes to die in?

An iconic American outfitter from Freeport, Maine, L.L.Bean has offered variations of its traditional field coat since 1924. Originally intended for hunters, the design remains largely unchanged with reinforced shoulders that harken back to shooting jackets. The modern version, which Hal wears in the “saddle” tan colorway, is made from 10-ounce cotton canvas and normally has olive corduroy on the topside of the collar and lining the interior of the adjustable button cuffs.

The coat’s front closes with four tan buttons, and there’s a zippered patch pocket on the left chest. To maximize storage space at the hips there are two large, angled sewn on pockets that end in free swinging pocket bags, which act as flaps for the straight patch pockets below them. The jacket also features a bi-swing back and pleats at the top and bottom of the elbows, providing a wide range of motion, as well as underarm grommets for ventilation.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Beneath the field coat, Jordan cycles through a few simple shirts. For dinner out with Kerry, Hal brings that black Western-style shirt from 2016 back out, again over a familiar black T-shirt and pair of dark wash 501s. With the shirt tucked in and buttoned up (save for the neck and top button), we now see it has a pointed collar, traditional Western pointed shoulder yokes, and two chest pockets with snap down pointed flaps. Each sleeve ends in a square cuff that closes with two black snaps. This shirt is the venerable Barstow model from Levi’s in “Marble Black” denim, just with the red brand tag removed from the edge of the chest pocket by the costume department. As Cynthia told me, “we remove labels almost always. Nothing more distracting as a viewer, and something that can immediately take your focus out of the story, than labels on clothing!”

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

“Buttercup, I’m pretty sure Paschetti’s Pasteria has a rule that when you order garlic bread to share, one person can’t just eat the whole basket.”

Next up, Hal briefly wears a warm gray work shirt with a soft point collar and placket beneath the field jacket as he’s trailing Kerry’s son. The shirt appears to be made of a thick cotton–possibly flannel–and is worn untucked, with the collar and top two buttons undone, over another black T. The lighter theme is continued by another pair of Levi’s 501 Original jeans, this time in a lighter wash.

This brings us to Hal’s final outfit, consisting of the field jacket, those lighter 501s, and a gray crew-neck shirt–which Cynthia identified as a long-sleeved pocket tee from Target’s house brand Goodfellow & Co., which was then desaturated and over-dyed by her team, “unlike his go-to black in 2016.” She also confirmed that this simple shirt is meant to recall the gray sweatshirt that Martin Jordan wore back in 1975, creating a visual throughline between father and son as they near their respective ends.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Of course, we can’t leave out Hal’s footwear in 2026, as they might provide Kyle Chandler’s most memorable costuming moment in the entire show’s run. Rather than keep the character in his weathered, custom boots, Hal has a new pair which carry over the stacked heel and pointed toe elements.

Ms. Summers recalled: “his NEW cowboy boots are lighter! These are the ones you see in the bed scene with Sheriff Kerry. They are by Justin Boots (we desaturated / distressed them), Buck Western in Bay Apache,” a shade of brown leather further characterized by decorative stitching up the 13″ shafts.

Kyle Chandler and Kelly Macdonald on Lanterns

Hal just in Justin Boots. My apologies, but we were unable to track down who made the sheets.


The Ring

Of course, no discussion of a Green Lantern’s ensemble would be complete without addressing his most important accessory: the power ring. In-universe, it’s capable of enabling flight, interstellar travel, and the immediate construction of anything its wearer can imagine. In real life, it’s a damn cool looking piece of men’s jewelry!

The version worn by Hal and John in the show takes the shape of a large signet ring, which appears to be forged out of a charcoal-hued metal. The rough-hewn band shows pitting and natural cracks throughout, suggesting it’s been in use for quite a while before reaching Earth. On its face is the Green Lantern Corps insignia, created from five emerald-colored gems set into goldtone bezels. The large round stone at the center is flanked by thin rectangular gems at the top and bottom, and semi-circular ones on either side. The main gem is faceted in a series of concentric circles like a Fresnel lens, a geometric design utilized in lighthouses and headlights to maximize a light’s reach.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

In our reality, the prop rings were made from acrylic and brass by Studio Art and Technology in Chatsworth, California, using 3D design files that divided the ring into approximately 19 individual components. The brass components were laser cut, while the acrylic pieces were precision-machined on a lathe to ensure the proper dimensions and sizing for each wearer. All the parts were then assembled, painted, and carefully weathered until they resembled aged metal. Finally, the gemstone elements were treated with a translucent “green candy” finish to achieve their desired otherworldly look. That said, all glowing was handled later through the CGI effects department.

For anyone hoping to acquire one, the good news is that you won’t need to beat up Kyle Chandler. DC is currently accepting pre-orders for an officially licensed replica (in full sizes 6 through 14), constructed from stainless steel, with gold-colored IP plating, and a green enamel center for just $70. The bad news is that prospective Lanterns won’t receive their rings in time for Halloween, with delivery currently expected in early January.


Okay, a Little on the Super Suit

While we don’t have the right vocabulary here at BAMF Style to break down Hal’s armored Green Lantern costume, I wanted to share this last bit that Cynthia had to share about working on the show:

And obviously, the super suit. What an amazing journey bringing a grounded, earthbound suit that reflected the Green Lantern canon, while complimenting our particular visual story…to life.  Kyle was a champion from start to finish (it was a work in progress even after we went to camera…constant tweaks). He wore it so well, and Kyle….the lack of zipper is noted!!! His only request if we wear it again.

Working with all the cast, crew and producing teams was a dream. One of the most creative and collaborative all round crews I have been blessed to work with. We had a lot of fun.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Photo credit: John Johnson/HBO Max.



What to Imbibe

This version of Hal Jordan has some infamous drinking habits. While bonding with John in the first episode, he recounts that on the night he was bestowed the ring, he was “sleeping off about nine too many, still had my jeans and boots on.”

Hal’s drink order is about as unpretentious as his wardrobe. During the first episode, he’s first seen sipping on a Budweiser while enjoying the fare at a roadside taco stand. Later that day, Hal downs several shots of bourbon in between bottles of Bud while prepping himself for an impending barroom brawl. Though he’s ostensibly training John in this scene, I’m guessing this isn’t part of the official Green Lantern combat training curriculum.

Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

Hal’s beer of choice though appears to be Schlitz, with the Milwaukee-brewed lager appearing throughout the series. Hal first brings bottles of it to the Macon homestead in the first episode, then empties a few outside of Motel in the second, and is finally gifted a six-pack by Sheriff Kerry upon his homecoming in 2026.

Kyle Chandler on Lanterns

It’s strictly for medicinal purposes.

For date night with Kerry in 2026, the couple enjoys glasses of Chianti served from a traditional straw-wrapped bottle. Known in Italy as a fiasco, the distinctive bulbous flask has been associated with Tuscan wine for centuries. Given what happens to Hal later that night, the name couldn’t be more fitting.



How to Get the Look(s)

Ultimately, Lanterns does an incredible job of taking one of the most popular comic book characters in history and recontextualizing his life into a story with which anyone can relate. Despite his 30-year career as an intergalactic superhero, Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan is a decidedly ordinary guy–stubborn, cocky, and rough around the edges–but with an intrinsic drive to protect others.

Hal’s wardrobe reflects both his unpretentious nature and confident swagger, favoring well-worn jeans, practical jackets, and classic cowboy boots. While you might never have his natural charisma, amazing hair, or mellifluous accent, at least you can replicate his down-to-Earth look with some of his signature pieces, many of which are thankfully still available.


1996

  • Russet-brown leather A-2 flight jacket with snap-down point collar, sewn-in epaulets, square cargo pockets with snap-down flaps, and ribbed-knit cuffs and hem
  • Black cotton crew-neck T-shirt
  • Dark wash straight-leg jeans

2006

  • Reddish-brown “Brandy” cowhide leather jacket with snap-down point collar, zippered pockets and cuffs, and bi-swing back
  • Off-white textured cotton twill work shirt with soft point collar, front placket, two chest pockets with rounded single-button flaps, and round button cuffs
    • Buck Mason “Tough Twill” in Natural (discontinued)
  • Dark wash denim straight-leg jeans
  • Dark-brown leather belt with rounded rectangular brass buckle and matching keeper
  • Dark-brown leather cap-toe five-eyelet derby-laced ankle boots with rubber Dainite soles

2016

  • Khaki drab grosgrain-weave cotton deck jacket with brown corduroy shawl collar, buttoning throat latch, straight front-zip/6-button storm flap, angled handwarmer pockets, and drawstring hem
  • Black cotton crew-neck T-shirt
  • Dark indigo wash denim jeans
  • Dark-brown leather 4cm-wide belt with round, aged silver-toned buckle
  • Weathered black leather vintage-inspired custom cowboy boots with whiskey pointed cap toes, leather soles, and stacked heels
    • Clint Bryant’s CB Western Works
  • Stainless steel military-style field watch with a black dial and white-printed indices on a dark strap
  • Green Lantern power ring
The Double RL Corduroy-Collar Cotton Deck Jacket is mostly sold out at Ralph Lauren's official store, though it's still in stock from several other retailers: Some outfitters have also produced their own lighter-weight, corduroy-collar deck jackets like the RRL piece: You could also go back to its stylistic roots and source a classic USN-style N-1 deck jacket repro: Price and availability current as of Oct. 20, 2026.
Hal's watch remains unidentified at the moment, but these military-informed field watches evoke the same vibe: Price and availability current as of Oct. 20, 2026.
Available for pre-order as of Oct. 20, 2026.

Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan in a 2016-set scene in Lanterns, Episode 4: “The Weenie”.


2026



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