What would 'American Psycho' look like in 2016?

If looks could kill, you'd be Patrick Bateman.
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David Yi
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If looks could kill, you'd be Patrick Bateman.

Adapted from Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel, the beloved villain made a splash, er, slash, when Christian Bale portrayed him for 2000's much heralded film. 


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After almost 20 years, Bateman's back, this time on Broadway. Played by Benjamin Walker, the Great White Way's version has Bateman translate his menacing ways into song and dance onstage. 

But what would a modern-day Patrick Bateman look like? 

Mr Porter helped outfit the current Broadway show. Below, we compare the two versions to see just how different (and similar) two decades really makes. 

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David Yi

David joined the Mashable team as its first fashion hire. He's written for the Wall Street Journal, Elle, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Details, Nylon, Refinery29, Fashionista, and covered the men's market at Women's Wear Daily. David has appeared on E!, Vh1, the Style network, and was a stylist at Capitol records.

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