The three behemoths of the entertainment scene are the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Met Gala (duh!), but if we’re being frank, the latter two is where menswear takes a more dramatic dip. Whether a celebrity wins or not, he’s encouraged to live a little larger: a bodysuit with golden wings that spread majestically (Billie Porter!), a pink S&M cowboy suit (Lil Nas X!), or just showing up bare chested (3/5 rappers since the 1980s).
So, we’re glad that menswear becomes sort of normalised during Oscars season. Then again, just because it’s traditional doesn’t mean it’s boring. Because it’s not. Here, our favourite looks from the night.
Pictured Above: John Cho in Ermenegildo Zegna XXX
A shawl collar, an off-center button, a handsome shade of earthy brown and… no socks? John Cho is a winner even if he hasn’t really done anything in a while. Sorry, Mr Cho.
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Anthony Ramos in Dolce&Gabbana: You might never have heard of the 28-year old broadway wonderboy but that’s okay; his two greatest touches? Costume jewellery and embellished loafers.
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Bong Joon Ho: Even though Mr Bong is wearing a Burberry suit, that our friends, is the power of a tailored black suit regardless of brand.
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Brad Pitt: The zaddy of all zaddies throws off a classy black tie suit with I’m-a-56-year-old-divorcee-but-I’m-living-my-best-life hair.
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Keanu Reeves: John Wick proves that you don’t need arm candy at an awards show if you’ve got good old mom.
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Mahershala Ali in Ermenegildo Zegna XXX: The tiniest detail matters most to this mighty man — a side tie on a humble black jacket.
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Rami Malek in Saint Laurent and Cartier: Half of a fly red carpet look is in the pose itself and the other, a stunning timepiece.
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Spike Lee in Gucci: When you’re an award-winning film director with 20 trophies ranging from BAFTAS to Academy Awards, you really can wear anything — especially so if you want to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant.
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Taika Watiti in Dior Men: Were we surprised when the Jojo Rabbit director posed normally on the carpet? Yup. Were we even more surprised that he cleans up well? Hell yeah.
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Timothée Chalamet in Cartier and Prada: Chalamet rhymes with valet and that might have been the actor’s style swerve for the night. In honesty, we’re calling it a subtle Frank Ocean tribute.
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