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Celebrity January 16th, 2024

Red Carpet Style: All Our Favorite Menswear Looks

Celebrity January 16th, 2024
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From The Emmys, Golden Globes & Critic’s Choice

We are just two weeks into the new year and it seems that Brian’s wish of “not trend chasing” in 2024 is already coming to fruition.

Between the Golden Globes, Critic’s Choice Awards and the Emmys, the red carpet has been surprisingly diverse with a tone of playfulness and creativity among men (and some women) that seem to be looking to expand beyond the traditional tuxedo attire.

As much as I enjoy manifesting Joan Rivers’s snarky spirit for my red carpet takes on Instagram Stories during the shows themselves, this spotlight is not about critiquing who did it right or wrong, rather to applaud the men of Hollywood for breaking out of the box.

The last few awards seasons up until now have been pretty expected and showcased overly safe looks from both men and women, so this shift is not only seismic, but extremely appreciated. But since this is HSS, after all, we’ll kick things off with some of our favorite classic looks.

Classic

Okay, I know I said this wasn’t a take on who did it right or wrong, but I do want to acknowledge the men that wore a more traditional look. Not just because they looked effortlessly handsome, but because the fit was tailored to perfection. Which, as we know, most men that are styled for these carpets do not have the same fate.

Black three-piece peak lapel tuxedo with waistcoat, white shirt and black bow tie, worn on a red carpet

Jason Segal / Image via Vanity Fair

Midnight blue tuxedo with black peak lapels, white shirt and black tie, worn on a red carpet

Bradley Cooper / Image via The Cut

Black single-button dinner jacket with satin shawl lapel, white shirt, black tie and black boots, worn on a red carpet

Justin Theroux / Image via The New York Times

Black double-breasted peak lapel tuxedo with black shirt, tie and patent shoes, worn on a red carpet

Trevor Noah / Image via Vanity Fair

Black peak lapel tuxedo with satin facings, pleated black shirt and black bow tie, worn on a red carpet

Brett Goldstein / Image via Vogue

Non-Traditional

We don’t typically see so many men experimenting with color and are really enjoying the rich hues on display here.

Deep red peak lapel suit with cream shirt, black tie and black loafers, worn on a red carpet

Charles Melton / Image via The New York Times

Royal blue tuxedo with satin peak lapels, matching shirt, cummerbund and blue shoes, worn on a red carpet

Matt Bomer / Image via The New York Times

Brown three-piece double-breasted suit with pink shirt, black tie and black boots, worn on a red carpet

Tom Holland / Image via Elle

Men have been accessorizing for the last few award seasons, but something about jewelry with a monochromatic look, or an unexpected collar that feels like a perfect juxtaposition.

Black longline tuxedo coat with satin peak lapels, white shirt and gold brooch, worn on a red carpet

Coleman Domingo / Image via Vogue

Navy chalk stripe suit with peak lapels and cream roll-neck knit shirt, worn by a man on a red carpet

Phil Dunster / Image via Vogue

Black shawl collar tuxedo with black shirt, crystal brooch and patent monk strap shoes, worn on a red carpet

John Batiste / Image via Vanity Fair

Black mandarin-collar dinner suit with pearl buttons and jeweled brooches, worn on a red carpet

Coleman Domingo (again) / Image via Vanity Fair

Men have also been exploring an open neckline — Cillian and Jeremy with just one open button, and Jonathan, Ryan and Lenny showing much more. Which, I personally do not mind.

Black velvet dinner suit with white pleated band-collar shirt and patent shoes, worn on a red carpet

Cillian Murphy / Image via Vanity Fair

White shawl collar suit with open-neck white shirt and black patent shoes, worn on a red carpet

Jonathan Bailey / Image via Vanity Fair

Black pinstripe double-breasted suit with black shirt and red boutonniere, worn on a red carpet

Jeremy Allen White / Image via Elle

Black suit with white contrast piping, black shirt and patent lace-ups, worn by a man on a red carpet

Ryan Gosling / Image via People

Black cropped double-breasted tuxedo jacket with satin peak lapels and wide-leg trousers, worn on a red carpet

Lenny Kravitz / Image via Vanity Fair

Women In Menswear

It feels appropriate since men are inspired to take more risks, that (a lot of) women have been inspired by the boys and playing around with menswear pieces.

White pleated-bib tuxedo shirt with black satin cummerbund and black velvet flared trousers, worn on a red carpet

Ariana Greenblatt / Image via Vanity Fair

Black peak lapel tuxedo with white pique bib shirt, black bow tie and cummerbund, worn on a red carpet

America Ferrera / Image via The Cut

Black double-breasted tuxedo suit with satin peak lapels, swan brooch and beaded bag, on a red carpet

Annette Bening / Image via Vanity Fair

Cream collarless suit with wide-leg trousers, white tee and black flats on a red carpet, styled scene

Ayo Edebiri / Image via The New York Times

Black peak lapel tuxedo jacket with satin sleeve panels and matching floor-length skirt, worn on a red carpet

Sarah Snook / Image via The New York Times

Black oversized blazer with white satin shirt and long black skirt, worn on a red carpet

Celine Song / Image via Vanity Fair

Stylishly Yours,
Ivory boat-neck long-sleeve dress in smooth satin, worn by a woman in a warmly lit interior

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