Steve as detective Frank Bullitt in Bullitt. Voted 9th most stylish movie character of all time.
As detective Frank Bullitt in his blue turtle neck jumper and brown open-jacket complete with arm patches, Steve McQueen created a look that soon became synonymous with cool.	Steve's "Bullitt" gear on display at the Petersen Auto Museum Photo by Jim Vines.
A recent (2006) list of the "most stylish movies of all time, movies that had a lasting impact on the way we dress", compiled by fashion magazine CQ, had Steve's Frank Bullitt in 9th place. According to Motor Trend magazine it was Steve himself who suggested the character's wardrobe.