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From Lolita to A Clockwork Orange to The Shining to Eyes Wide Shut (just to name a few), Stanley Kubrick was a master of the moving frame. Few directors in film history have garnered as much acclaim as Kubrick, and decades later his movies still remain both cult and critical classics. From behind his lens, he orchestrated films that were as enthralling as they were artistic, as much about style as they were about story. And like all great artists, he lived his life with a similar blend of poise and panache.

That Kubrick-ian style bled over into his personal wardrobe, which was a refined mix of timeless pieces such as his robust duffle coat in the shot above. It doesn't get more classic than this one: straight fit, four rope toggles, two open pockets, and cut to hit just above the knee. While more-tailored, Neapolitan-style top coats might be having a moment right now, the looser-fitting, Anglo duffle will never go out of style. In fact, as things cool down, it's often preferable to choose an overcoat with more room in the body, not only for layering purposes, but because it allows for a greater range of motion. The cold air is constricting enough, so why would you make things more tense? That's what Kubrick's films are for.

Get the Look: Mid-length Monty duffle coat (about $500) by Gloverall, gloverall.com

Jake Gallagher is a writer living in Manhattan. He writes the blog Wax Wane.

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