The Academy Awards red carpet is usually a parade of well-tailored but uninspired black tuxedos, a sea of men trying to out-dull each other in various shades of midnight. But 2025? This year, the boys came to play. Rich colours, playful silhouettes, and accessories that made statements louder than acceptance speeches – the best-dressed men at this year’s Oscars were proof that Hollywood’s leading men are finally embracing style as an extension of their personas.
Here’s who nailed it.
12 Celebrities Who Owned The Oscar Red Carpet This Year
Colman Domingo In Valentino
Mike Coppola
Wearing custom Valentino, Colman Domingo decided red was his colour, and everyone else just had to deal with it. A belted jacket and perfectly tailored black trousers balanced theatricality with sharp precision. If that wasn’t enough, he accessorised with a $160,000 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and Maison Boucheron jewellery, because subtlety is overrated.
Andrew Garfield In Gucci
Mike Coppola
While most men fear stepping outside the black-white-grey trifecta, Andrew Garfield embraced the unexpected warmth of a chocolate brown Gucci suit. Smooth, elegant, and quietly confident, much like Garfield himself. Bonus points for the sunglasses, which added just the right amount of "leading man on a European holiday" energy.
Timothée Chalamet In Givenchy
Monica Schipper
If there’s anyone who can pull off butter-yellow Givenchy without looking like a canary, it’s Timothée Chalamet. The subtle sheen of the fabric, the open collar, the general air of a 70s rock star who just rolled out of bed, it was effortless in the best way possible.
Bowen Yang In Custom Etro and David Yurman
Arturo Holmes
Bowen Yang proved that fun and formal aren’t mutually exclusive in an embroidered Etro blazer, paired with a pink ruffled shirt. It was the perfect blend of camp and class, a reminder that menswear doesn’t always have to take itself so seriously.
Jeff Goldblum In Prada
Monica Schipper
Goldblum has long mastered the art of dressing like a man who has lived and seen things, and his Prada ensemble was no exception. A white dinner jacket paired with a floral blouse and an oversized purple brooch – it was the sartorial equivalent of a well-aged whiskey: bold, distinctive, and impossible to imitate.
Jeremy Pope In Balmain
Mike Coppola
Wearing a sleek black Balmain suit with flared trousers and dramatic bow fastenings, Jeremy Pope’s look was a nod to classic silhouettes but with a high-fashion twist. It walked the line between Old Hollywood and high drama, and he sold it effortlessly.
Kit Connor In Giuliva Heritage
Kevin Mazur
While others experimented with colours and patterns, Kit Connor proved the power of refined tailoring. A black suit with meticulous detailing – exposed cuffs, a white tie, a brooch with just the right amount of sparkle – this was classic menswear, done right.
Omar Apollo In Valentino
Robyn Beck
Not one to be outshone, Omar Apollo mixed polka dots, stripes, and fringe in a Valentino ensemble that shouldn’t have worked but absolutely did. The confidence to wear it made all the difference – and that, dear reader, is the secret to great fashion.
Jeremy Strong In Loro Piana
Monica Schipper
While some might have played it safe, Jeremy Strong leaned into luxury with a bronze-hued tuxedo and a perfectly proportioned bow tie. The deep metallic shade was a masterclass in understated opulence – the kind of look that doesn’t scream for attention but commands it anyway.
Kieran Culkin In Custom Zegna
Robyn Beck
Kieran Culkin turned up looking like a man who had better things to do than worry about what to wear – and yet, he looked impeccable. A relaxed yet sharply tailored suit, an undone bow tie, the overall energy of someone reluctantly dragged to a fancy event but still effortlessly cool.
Sebastian Stan In Prada
Mike Coppola
Dressed in all-black but with layers of texture and sheen, Sebastian Stan made minimalism look interesting. Sometimes, less really is more.
Robert Downey Jr.
Arturo Holmes
He may not be on this year’s nomination list but that doesn’t stop Doctor Doom from dressing up for the red carpet and how. The 59-year-old kept it simple, yet elegant with a sequin shirt, lug-sole boots and very Tony Stark reminiscent, red-tinted glasses.
