Who: Armie Hammer
Where: Ralph Lauren Show, New York Fashion Week
It takes big fat balls of steel to sport a garment as bold as Armie Hammer’s double-breasted, shawl-lapel jacket. Well, at least now we know what he’s hiding underneath those expertly fitting trousers. At the Ralph Lauren show at New York Fashion Week, the Nocturnal Animals actor styled it out perfectly with a black roll neck and a pair of crisp, patent leather shoes.
Who: Shia LaBeouf
Where: Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
Appearing at a screening of his hotly anticipated tennis biopic, Borg/McEnroe, Hollywood bad boy Shia LaBeouf well and truly struck it out of the court with this outfit. By framing it with a sharp, slim-fit suit and the absolute shiniest of shoes, he managed to make a patterned Prada shirt, that wouldn’t look out of place on Austin Powers, actually wearable. Yeah baby.
Who: Trevor Noah
Where: New York Fashion Week
The Daily Show host and political satirist Trevor Noah’s outfit at New York Fashion Week is visual proof that a statement jacket can bring even the blandest of looks to life. A humble white T-shirt, navy chinos and a pair of low-top Converse lay the foundations, allowing the vibrant, royal blue layer to do all the talking – suppose it gives him a day off for once.
Who: The Weeknd
Where: Harper’s Bazaar Icons party, New York Fashion Week
Next time you throw a party; don’t hire a disco ball for the afterparty, just invite The Weeknd. Rocking up at a Fashion Week party, the singer was spotted looking cleaner than your church shoes in this dazzling, Saint Laurent crystal-lapel dinner jacket that proves black tie is anything but boring.
Who: Idris Elba
Where: New York
Idris Elba’s name has been thrown around as a hot contender for the next James Bond ever since rumours began. But the actor was far from suited and booted when he was spotted in New York this week. Sporting a cream crew neck sweatshirt, light wash jeans and blue trainers, the Luther star was more dressed-to-chill than dressed-to-kill.
Who: Diplo
Where: Fenty x Puma Show, New York Fashion Week
Granted, this look is a pair of bootcut jeans and a sleeveless leather jacket away from ‘ageing Harley Davidson enthusiast’ territory. But luckily, superstar DJ Diplo opted instead for a set of cropped, checked trousers and a pair of creepers. Good save.
Who: Drake
Where: Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
Drake left the Stone Island medallion and Jordans firmly at the door when he showed up in his hometown for the premiere of basketball documentary The Carter Effect. Instead, the rapper went for a tasteful burgundy leather jacket, tailored trousers and a pair of slick, black leather Chelsea boots. No fake love here.
Who: Sebastian Stan
Where: Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
Why go black tie when you can go blue tie? Captain America star Sebastian Stan pulled the alternative dinner suit look off to seamless effect at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier in the week. The Romanian-American actor topped the slick navy velvet number off with a black bow tie and matching shoes – a masterclass in sartorial subtlety.
Who: Javier Bardem
Where: Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
His latest film may be receiving mixed reviews from critics, but one thing at the Mother! premiere that undeniably warranted a five-star review was leading man Javier Bardem’s beautifully cut, micro-checked suit.
Who: Luke Evans
Where: Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
Welsh actor Luke Evans is another star who has been tipped as a potential future Bond, and with outfits this slick it’s not hard to see why. The lines of this rich burgundy suit are almost as sharp as his jawline. Topped off with a pair of half-frame shades and a statement tie, it’s a quiet exercise in sartorial perfection.