The 9 most stylish men from Wes Anderson films — and where to get the look

Every scene in a Wes Anderson film feels like cinematic perfection, from shot crop to soundtrack — and a sartorial eye like no other director on the planet. Ya man's dead stylish.

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In anticipation of The Phoenician Scheme hitting cinemas this week, (Anderson's 12 feature length film) we've listed some of the best-dressed characters in Wes' flicks, along with where you can find similar apparel. Expect bright colours, plenty of accessories and some timeless looks.

Klaus Daimler, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

It's Willem Dafoe in short, shorts a track jacket, hi-tops and a bright teenie weenie red beanie. Quite simply, it doesn't get much better than that, and it's the perfect look for when the weather is all over the place, with plenty of styling options thanks to the layers on display. Admittedly, this won't be for everyone, only the boldest among us, but if you can pull it off, the only person who can compete is Willem himself.

Mr Fox (The Fantastic Mr Fox)

You’ve got to be some filmmaker to make a fox so stylish. Double-breasted corduroy suits have never looked so good, and what's best about corduroy is that, thanks to the material's hardiness, it will age like fine wine.

Dmitri, The Grand Budapest Hotel

Your wardrobe should never be dull, even when in false mourning. Despite the unusual lack of colour, Dmitri still looks fantastic, albeit quite menacing in his long black coat and rings. The tache and messy barnet are optional, but you may as well.

The Narrator, Moonrise Kingdom

The Narrator somehow pulls off a cherry red coat and green hat without looking like a garden gnome. We’re putting it down to the ankle grazers with white socks and matching scarf.

Richie Tenenbaum, The Royal Tenenbaums

There are a lot of strong looks in The Royal Tenanbaums, but one stands out above the rest, and that's Richie Tenenbaum. Luke Wilson, with a heavy beard, long hair, headband, beige suit and sunnies, shouldn't work. Yet, it looks spectacular and puts a strong argument forward for combining leisure wear and formal attire. It's giving McEnroe chic. If you want to elevate the look even further, layering a vintage FILA track jacket underneath only makes it better.

Henry Sherman, The Royal Tenenbaums

In a film where every character is battling for fashion recognition, it is no small feat to stand out from the crowd while on the edges of the cast. Danny Glover's accountant nails preppy chic time and time again with colourful bow ties, wide-lappeled blue jackets, patterned shirts and a matching pocket square.

Peter Whitman, Darjeeling Limited

Of all three impeccably dressed Whitman brothers, Peter stands out with his exceptional flair for accessorising, whether it’s a pair of sunglasses or a belt which complements his entire outfit, it all looks great. It helps that Adrien Brody looks effortlessly stylish whatever he wears, but if you're looking for formal with a casual twist, Peter Whitman is a great inspiration.

Eli Cash, The Royal Tenenbaums

Cowboy chic is genuinely in right now, so dust off your Stetson, dig out the buckskin fringe jacket and get a paisley shirt on. Unfortunately, to get a fringe western cut jacket your best bet is going to be finding one second hand. We can help you with the rest of the fit though.

Herbsaint Sazerac, The French Dispatch

It's worth beginning by stating that you don't need the beret if that's not your vibe – in truth, few people could pull it off – but the chunky knit zip-up jacket, ecru long-sleeve shirt, and pulled-up socks are a deadly combination. As reporters ourselves here at Shortlist, the petition is already being passed around for this statement look to become uniform.

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