This Week We're Channelling: Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men

The characterisation of Chigurh as a stone-cold killer is made all the more explicit through the stark contrast of hissombre attireagainst the pale, washed-out shades of the desert environment and the predominantly beige-toned outfits of the other characters. There’s an incongruity here: eschewing traditional western wear in favour of dark colours and strong lines, Chigurh is made to seem eerily out of place. An evident proponent of understated minimalism, he sports a dark, almost black denim jacket, sharply cut with a wide, pointed collar, which - despite the scorching desert heat - he never removes. Underneath is a dark brown button-down shirt, which he pairs with a simple pair of navy trousers and maroon snakeskin boots - the only subtle nod to western style.

It could be easy to dismiss Chigurh’s styling as overly simplistic, but such a fail-safe minimalist look has proven timeless, and it’s an approach that we’ll no doubt be embracing this season. Heavy materials such as corduroy and denim are king in this instance: look to brands such as Anderson & Sheppard and Barbanera to stock up on versatile and durable workwear-inspired staples that will see you through the winter months. Italian tailoring house Rubinacci is our definitive go-to for luxurious shirting: its brown cashmere offering will work wonderfully with a casual ensemble of jeans and boots as well as more formal suiting. Tie it all together with a pair of Belsire boots in supple brown suede and a chocolate brown belt from leather experts Elliot Rhodes and you’ll have yourself a criminally rakish ensemble.