Filmmakers—especially auteurs—are often overlooked when it comes to getting dressed, but their personal style deserves more of the spotlight. Directors are utilitarian artists; their work requires a purposeful uniform that evokes a hierarchy on set and simultaneously allows them to get down and dirty, but even their day-to-day outfits reveal intentions worthy of admiration.
As someone who is still in the process of developing his own look, studying the sartorial decisions of filmmakers has helped me understand the importance of timeless style. Deep down these research rabbit holes, I discovered getups that felt too special to keep to myself, so I began sharing them on Instagram through @directorfits. There’s a never-ending catalogue to take inspiration from. To start, here are a handful of my personal favorites.
