In Bryan Singer's 2006 reinvention of the Man of Steel, Brandon Routh donned the familiar red, yellow and blue costume in Superman Returns.
Original Superman costume worn by
Brandon Routh in Superman Returns
Louise Migenbach was the costume designer responsible for updating the last son of Krypton's classic superhero costume, which retained the look of the traditional Superman outfit.
Superman Returns movie poster
The fabric used for the muscle-hugging blue mesh body suit is a very fine synthetic milliskin that apparently feels like a diaphanous wetsuit, whilst the leathery looking red cape is made from a gluey plastic material.
Superman Returns suit on display from all perspectives
Apologies for some of the picture quality, but ultimately this is the kind of iconic costume you need to see up close in person, so be sure you try and check it out whilst it's still on display at the London Film Museum.
Superman Returns movie poster
This original Superman costume was photographed on January 25, 2011 at the London Film Museum on loan from Warner Bros. Studios.
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