Miranda Frost spends the Iceland chapter of Die Another Day in a coat that says everything about her without a word: long, taupe, fur-lined and perfectly composed. The Armani leather fur-lined coat is the kind of garment that looks expensive precisely because it is not trying to be noticed, and it is the one piece in the film that still works as a model for winter dressing.
In the film
Rosamund Pike’s Miranda Frost wears the coat in the Iceland scene in which she reveals her allegiance to Graves, and in the scenes that follow until she boards the plane to North Korea. Auction wording in our research describes it as a leather, fur-lined, full-length coat by Armani, unlabelled, so we cannot point you to a catalogue number.
The details
Taupe leather. The shell is leather in a soft taupe, a colour that sits between grey and brown and photographs well against snow. It reads as neutral and warm at once.
A fur lining. The lining is rabbit fur, which keeps the outside plain and puts the warmth where only the wearer feels it. That is the right way round for a coat of this length.
Sash belt and stole. The coat is described with a matching sash belt and a fur stole. The belt gives the long line a waist; the stole is the part you can add or leave off.
Full length. Cut to fall well below the knee, it makes a single column of the wearer. Nothing about it is fussy, which is why it dates less than most outerwear of its period.
Wearing it now
The idea is worth more than the exact coat. Look for a long coat in a muted neutral, leather or heavy wool, with a warm lining and as little hardware as possible. Wear it with tonal knitwear and plain trousers, and keep jewellery to a minimum. In our view the sash belt is the detail to keep: tied, it makes the coat look intended rather than merely warm.
Finding one. The original was unlabelled and is not a retail product, and Armani’s current coats in the collection are wool and cashmere rather than fur-lined leather. For a pre-owned leather or fur-lined coat, a second-hand search is the practical route; check the lining, the leather at the cuffs and the condition of any fur before you buy. Fur is a personal choice, and a wool coat in the same cut gives the same silhouette.
Specifications
| Brand | Armani (original described as unlabelled) |
|---|---|
| Shell | Leather, taupe |
| Lining | Rabbit fur |
| Length | Full length |
| Extras | Matching sash belt and fur stole |
| Availability | Not sold new; pre-owned only |
Questions
Who made Miranda Frost’s coat in Die Another Day?
Armani, according to our catalogue evidence. Auction wording in our research calls it unlabelled, so there is no label to check.
Can I buy Rosamund Pike’s coat from Die Another Day?
No. It is not a retail product. A pre-owned leather or fur-lined coat is the nearest route, and a wool coat in the same cut gives the same silhouette.
What colour is the coat?
Taupe leather with a rabbit fur lining, a matching sash belt and a fur stole.
Armani’s current outerwear is on its own coats page. More of the era’s tailoring is in our clothing and the film page.
