11 Of Wes Anderson’s Most Stylish On-Screen Moments

There are several elements that make a Wes Anderson film instantly recognisable. Chief among them: candy colourways, perfectly symmetrical sets, dreamy Art Deco touches and eccentric – and impossibly stylish – characters. As a result, Anderson has won over a fervent millennial audience that has seen the “Wes Anderson aesthetic” explode on social media. It’s easy to see why – the moviemaker’s film stills perfectly lend themselves to “inspo” posts on Instagram.

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The director has won over the fashion world, too. Many designers have referenced his work when creating collections, most notably Alessandro Michele, whose entire Gucci aesthetic evokes an Anderson movie. Of his characters whose wardrobes live on in fans’ memories, there’s the beanie-clad Klaus Daimler from The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, or Gwyneth Paltrow’s offbeat girl next door as Margot in The Royal Tenenbaums. Meanwhile Francis, Jack and Peter, the trio from The Darjeeling Limited are frequently referenced as cinematic style icons – not least thanks to their monogrammed Louis Vuitton luggage. 

Below, a selection of the most memorable on-screen looks from Wes Anderson’s oeuvre.