Ever since his breakout performance in the kinetic Mexican crime flick "Amores Perros," Gael García Bernal has known how to carry off cool. From there, Bernal utilized his elfin good looks and suave, intelligent air to impeccable effect in a string of acclaimed flicks, from the coming-of-age road trip "Y Tu Mama Tambien" to his turn as a young Che Guevara in "The Motorcycle Diaries."

Now, the 30-year-old Mexican has hooked up with the undisputed king of minimalist-cinema style, Jim Jarmusch, for the metaphysical hitman flick, "The Limits of Control."

Fashion-wise, Bernal is just as cool off-screen as on, favoring a casual look -- all rumpled blazers, slim-cut shirts and black-rimmed specs. It's a look that landed Natalie Portman as well as his current squeeze, gorgeous Argentine actress Dolores Fonzi.

Maynard Reader
20/20 vision should be no barrier to emulating Bernal's nerd-cool eyewear. ($13 from UrbanOutfitters.com)

Earnest Sewn Milky Blue Kyrre Slim Tapered Leg Jeans
A classic, casually slim-fit pant from denim pioneers Earnest Sewn. ($117 from BlueFly.com)

Get the rest of Bernal's style, after the jump.

Openwork Watch Cap
Bernal knows the cool-without-seeming-to-be-trying appeal of a slouchy beanie hat slung on top of artfully tousled hair. ($28 from UrbanOutfitters.com)

Eagle Western Shirt
A slim, vintage-style Western shirt is the ultimate hipster staple, and American Eagle offers a surprisingly timeless take on the genre at a bargain price. ($30 from ae.com)

Grey Single-Button Suit Blazer ($250 from BananaRepublic.com)