Catch Will Smith's cool combat look from I Am Legend

The earth's population is one, but Robert Neville makes a stylish sole survivor.

When you’re the last man on earth you might be forgiven for taking it easy and bumming about in some scruffy sweatpants – not Will Smith. As scientist Dr Robert Neville in 2007 sci-fi blockbuster I Am Legend, the former Fresh Prince manages to look effortlessly good against all the odds. His time is divided between fighting off the plague-ridden nasties that have taken over his hometown of New York City (surely a messy business) and working on a cure for the virus that caused it all – hardly the classic model for urban cool, but still he triumphs. And we’re breaking down his futuristic fighter style.

Where else to start but with the jacket that has had everyone talking? The web is awash with people buzzing about the biker jacket that Will wears as he wanders through the film and we can see why. Made by top brand Belstaff, the jacket is made from waxed cotton and has a corduroy lined collar. Details include the classic four front pockets, two way zip and belted waist. Though unmistakably Belstaff, the credentials were played down in the movie to be more inconspicuous and likewise the length of the jacket, though three quarter length was made intentionally longer for the 6-foot-2-inches tall Smith.

With a weathered, distressed look that is on-trend without seeming fussy, the jacket is also practical with underarm vents and reinforced elbows and sleeves – perfect for any monster mash-ups. Belstaff’s senior creative director, Manuele Malenotti has also spoken of his excitement at the onscreen pairing of A-list star Smith and the famous brand enthusing: "He [Will Smith] is a perfect match with Belstaff. He wears the jacket as people should wear it.” Amen to that.

With no opportunity to pop down the shops and buy some shoes, Robert Neville has wisely invested in a long-lasting, tough pair of boots. These ones by Palladium are street-tested to ensure a durability and toughness essential for Robert’s plight and come complete with a removable insole to improve comfort. Ideal for urban wear or roughing it in the country, these Palladium shoes are made from canvas and for that authentic I Am Legend look, get them in khaki.

Wearing two watches might seem like an extravagance, but being a science whizz there’s method in Robert’s madness. He dons a Swiss Army SporTech 4000 Chrono 24077 to help him with the simple task of telling the time, and partners this with the more interesting Hamilton Khaki Twilight for a darker purpose. Aware that the contaminated baddies appear after sundown, he makes good use of the watch’s sunset alarm that alerts him to danger. On a less gruesome note, the watch is water resistant to a depth of 200 metres and has a sapphire crystal and display back. With the Swiss Army one increasingly impossible to track down, we’re sticking with the cool Khaki Twilight.

And lastly, another must-have goodie and yes, you’ve guessed it; it’s from those Belstaff folks again. This canvas shoulder bag shows why Belstaff are the cream of the crop, with attention to detail that both bolsters its robustness and keeps it looking good. Made in the large colonial style, the bag has many compartments both on the front and inside to keep belongings organised and has leather flaps and belt fasteners to keep them secure. With its leather reinforced corners, it can stand some wear-and-tear and as with all Belstaff products, it sports the distinctive brand in an internal patch and a metal logo. Robert found his indispensable, maybe it’s your turn to find out why.