John Jarratt

The legendary Australian actor talks Stan Original Series Wolf Creek season two, and his return as the iconic murderous bushman Mick Taylor, plus all things fashion, as he suits up for his magnificent MAXIM makeover…

- Santi Pintado

 What did you enjoy most about your MAXIM fashion shoot, John?

The shoot location – a beautiful park in Birchgrove [in the inner west] overlooking Sydney Harbour.

What is your favourite outfit here?

I liked the check suit – fairly outrageous for me, but I think it suited me. Pardon the pun.

Are you a bit of a fashionista?

Absolutely not. You don’t get raised in the bush with an understanding of Armani. My beautiful wife Rosa, on the other hand, is an immaculate dresser. I often call myself “John by Rosa”.

How else would you describe your fashion style?

Top shelf. Whatever is on top of the shelf is usually what I put on.

Nice. What do you look for in a suit?

Rosa’s nod of approval. However, it’s got to be blue or black.

What’s the most expensive item in your wardrobe?

My Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo.

And the most embarrassing item?

A T-shirt with “Passing Winds Yacht Club” written on it.

What’s the last piece of clothing you threw away?

A beautiful pair of Italian ankle-length leather sneakers. I had them for six years and the sole was finally irreparable.

What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn in your life?

A gay mate of mine made me a flowing green silk suit which I wore to the 1975 AACTA-type awards. I looked like something out of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

What clothing would we mostly find John Jarratt wearing day to day?

In summer it would be baggy shorts, roomy T–shirt or short sleeve cotton shirt and Husqvarna thongs.

Our readers can’t actually see it here but your left arm was in a cast for this shoot. How did you injure it?