Designed in a striking shade of scarlet with a lustrous finish, its dramatic impact is balanced by the simplicity of its timeless, menswear-inspired silhouette. Michael cited at the time Audrey Hepburn’s style in the sixties as an influence for the piece, saying “It was a very cool, calm, detached style... dressed up and glamorous, but without looking fussy or overdone.” For his 40th anniversary show, Michael sent modern muse Bella Hadid down the runway in a new version of the coat, honoring the next generation of fashion icons. Michael has long believed that a singular piece of outerwear can change your entire look. “A coat is like your calling card,” he explains. “You can throw on a fabulous coat and what’s underneath it is instantly transformed.” With its “just slip-into-it-and-go feeling,” this balmacaan is clearly one for the ages.