Pale Rider's Mystery Man: Did Anyone Else Obsess Over The Preacher's Duster?

Okay, so I just watched "Pale Rider" for the first time, and while I'm not the biggest Western buff, Clint Eastwood ALWAYS brings a certain something, right? But beyond the classic Eastwood squint and the dusty landscapes, I got completely sidetracked by the Preacher's outfit. That duster coat! Was it originally black? Because it looked like it had seen better days—like, SERIOUSLY better days. It was all faded and worn around the edges, but it just added to the whole mysterious aura. He looks HARD. I kept wondering about the costuming choices. Was there a specific reason they chose that particular duster? It’s not like these were designer pieces handed to costumers. It feels like intentional storytelling just through the fabric. It spoke volumes about his past, trauma, and travels without a single line of dialogue. I was also wondering about the blood stains. I know that it isn't directly mentioned, but are they from revenge of his past? What do you all think? I am not sure of all those reasons, and what they could mean.... But it got me thinking about the overall aesthetic of the film. The prospectors were obviously dressing for functionality – practical fabrics that can withstand being in the sun all day. But the bad guys? The mining company? Their clothes were cleaner, sharper, more…intentional. It reinforced the power dynamic so subtly, yet effectively. Anyway, did anyone else get as fixated on the Preacher's outfit as I did? Any Western costuming gurus wanna chime in with some knowledge? I'm dying to know more about the thought process behind it! Maybe I should start watching more westerns...