Ok, so the TVA style always struck me as 90% vintage and 10% futuristic SciFi. BUT, Loki x Mobius outfits designs are an intentional metaphor for fitting together. Theory time! Strap in.
It starts with my obsession over the lapels on Mobius' jacket. See how they sit UNDER the rest of the fabric instead of on-top?
Here's a grainy close up.
Man that's cool seam work. Anyway.
Now Loki has a cool lapel too, but it's the opposite of Mobius', it's all puffed up. (See where I'm going?)
Here's a better pic.
It has DEFINITELY been padded out. Here's a typical wool peacoat for comparison:
So we have Mobius and his lapel being inset, and Loki and his lapel protruding in excess.
MEANING that the two jackets symbolically fit together. Like if they hugged chest to chest. The lapels are a metaphorical puzzle piece for how Loki and Mobius go together.
Obviously there are many ways to read into this, like how Loki fit into Mobius' life, or how Mobius contains Loki's behaviour, how Mobius is more introspective and Loki is more a man of action. (Pop your interpretation below!)
But ultimately, this costume design HAD to be intentional. It's such a cute little detail that really shows how much thought really goes into this show.
I'm not sure whose choice this was, probably Tom Hornsby the costume director? Anyway, whoever it was, I see you. I love your work. This is just my current rabbit hole after falling in love with Mobius' lapels. ✨