The Top 5 Best Dressed Gents at the 71st Golden Globe Awards

I am a big fan of award ceremonies but I am even more keen when they celebrate TV and cinema as they are two of my other passions. Such was the occasion at last night's at 71st edition of the Golden Globes, which I live tweeted through the night.
Award-wise, I was really pleased with most the recipients of the Globes – perhaps only Best Drama could have gone to a different film. Only two of the winners, however, have made it onto this year's best dressed list.
In 5th place, Orlando Bloom in a midnight blue Lanvin number. I give him kudos for not choosing black and for opting for a skinny shawl collar jacket with an unconventional fastening. However, his shirt sleeves should have been altered and, c'mon, Legolas would never wear his hair so messy.
With a fit to perfection Ermenegildo Zegna tux Chris Pine gets 4th place. Only a slightly less traditional choice of tailoring and better grooming (shave your neck, man) would've rated him higher.
Winner of Best Actor in a Drama for 'Dallas Buyers Club', Matthew McConaughey found the perfect balance between classic and fashionable in a three-piece Dolce & Gabbana suit in emerald-green with contrasting lapels.
Almost at the top (believe me, I considered it at length) is Jared Leto, who also won an award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. Giving everyone much to talk about with his 'man bun', Leto looked really sophisticated in a slim Saint Laurent tuxedo accessorised with a silk scarf and his spotless beard.
Who else but Bradley Cooper could be number one? Ever since he cut his hair the actor seems to be on a fashion roll. This classic and epically well cut Tom Ford tux is one of those things only a tall broad-shouldered man can pull off and, since it can't be me, I am glad it's Bradley.

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Most Stylish of the Weekend: Ryan Reynolds In Gucci, that's all

As of Saturday, the choices I had for MSOTW were a little on the dull side, like a sort of Cannes hangover. Luckily, Gucci came to save the day with their Chime for Change concert in London, which brought a few stylish guys who donned the brand.
My favourite look of the week is Ryan Reynolds blue number. His Gucci leather jacket crowns a very modern and very well-balanced smart casual look in electric blues with tan leather notes from the accessories. It was simply perfect from fit to execution but then again, Ryan always is.
John Legend also went for a Gucci number. It was, in fact, one of my favourite Gucci pieces of the season, which we saw on Mr Hudson back in March. I love this tie-less take with a simple white shirt as it allows the suit to be the protagonist.
After last week's epic Gucci moment, Bradley Copper toned it down a little in Paris looking chic in a Vivienne Westwood checked suit, which he wore with his versatile leather Oxford shoes.

Even though in his head Orlando Bloom thinks he looks ace all the time, outside of his head we see him a more of a slob dresser (who wears Rick Owens and Balenciaga). But the guy cleans up well. For his Cannes appearance the actor rocked a skinny-lapelled tux paired with a white shirt and bow tie. This isn't a ground-breaking style option but seeing as most guys always go for black and white I found it modern and refreshing.
Aaron Paul got married last week and looked great in his midnight blue tux (by Prada?) with black silk details. I wouldn't have gone for a colour like this for a non-evening event but, hey, it's nice to see a man not sticking to the boring and traditional.
I have never had anything against dreadlocks but some people look better without them. Such is the case of Glee's Samuel Larsen. He had been rocking the hairstyle for quite some time so I was happy to see him try something completely new channelling a bit of his inner hypster and it works!
I would never in a million years wearn an outfit like this but I am not Brad Pitt (in case you were wondering). The actor went for his usual effortless all-black look at the London premiere of 'World War Z'. his hair is longer, the goatee greyer and the sunglasses shinier. No one else in the world can pull this off. Period.

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How to Wear the White Suit, Inspired by Bradley Cooper

I have always had an allergy of sorts to all-white clothing. I hardly ever wear white jeans or chinos and I've never put on a white blazer or jacket because this seemingly common colour can make a bigger statement than any bold hue. It is also incredibly unforgiving – if not beautifully cut, washed, ironed and fit it will only enhance everything you would like to conceal. Not to mention very few men could pull it off even with all of the above ticked.
Even though Bradley Cooper isn't exactly an every-day man – as much as I'd like to I can't quite relate to him – his latest red carpet offering in a full white suit with cuffed trousers worn with classic blue notes and leather shoes has awaken something in me to make me dare and try this look. The first step is to find a slim-fitted suit (baggy white clothes read retired holidaymaker). Keep the lines very simple and avoid any fussy detailing and pair them up with classic pieces put together in a modern way.
Of the options available online I feel most inclined to try the more casual takes as proposed by ASOS or Valentino, which I would wear with any of the pieces below.

White suits above: ASOS Slim Fit Cotton Suit, Richard James Cotton-Twill Suit,
Valentino Slim-Fit Cotton-Piqué Suit Jacket and Suit Shorts.

Below: Beams Plus Linen-Chambray Shirt, Hartford Linen Shirt, Burberry Brit Cotton and Linen Blend Shirt,
New Balance 576 Leather and Mesh Sneakers, Tod's No_Code Leather Oxford Shoes,
Lanvin Burnished Leather Oxford Shoes.

Most Stylish of the Week: Bromance in Cannes

This year's Cannes Film Festival is the gift that keeps on giving. I feel like it gets longer every year but if that means we get to enjoy menswear moments like these they can make it a month long, as far as I'm concerned.
Exactly a week ago Garrett Hedlund and Justin Timberlake hit the red carpet for the 'Inside Llewyn Davis' premiere. The pair seemed to be enjoying each others company. Or perhaps they were just laughing at the rest of us because we'll never be able to look that good... Garrett wore a beautiful combination of midnight blue and black (by Prada?), which I will never tire of saying is the most elegant eveningwear recipe. Timberlake looked his usual sharp self in a classic black suit and skinny bow tie, which he topped off with my favourite Lanvin flower pin. Earlier that day Justin posed at the arrivals photocall in a chic double-chested knit blazer worn with a gingham shirt and beige chinos.
Zachary Quinto made the most perfect choice when he went for his head-to-toe Alexander McQueen look this week. He wore a beautiful satin jacquard rever double breasted tuxedo accessorised with a skull-patterned silk bow tie and black leather monk strap shoes.
Grooming mistake aside, Bradley Cooper's orange suit moment was up there with the sartorial epic-ness of Ryan Gosling or Robert Pattinson. The custom-made suit signed by Gucci – who else? – looked stunning paired with a pale blue shirt and tan leather Oxford shoes. If only you had done your hair, Bradley...



Funnily enough, Bill Skarsgård just happened to make an appearance at Cannes the week I started watching 'Hemlock Grove'. The actor looked incredibly cool first in a dark evening outfit that fit him like a glove and later in a more casual take wearing the same blazer over layered t-shirts channeling a bit of Roman Godfrey.
James Franco can get away with things us mortals wouldn't dare of trying – namely these mirrored gangsta shades and the just-out-of-bed hairstyle. The actor looked super cool pairing these with a blue Gucci look perfect for spring. I really wish he would undo that second button on his blazer, though...
After realising that perhaps just being George Clooney wasn't enough to look stylish all the time the actor has been making some really great choices as of late. His usual perfect-fitting grey suit look becomes iconic here with his grey moustache and 60's tortoiseshell sunglasses.

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The Most Dashing Gents at the 2013 Academy Awards

For the first time in years, I feel like Oscar night was a great time for menswear! Even though no one dared to wear anything bold there was a real variety in the range of tuxedos the attendees chose to wear.
Eddie Redmayne wore a stunningly fitted single-breasted one-button Alexander McQueen tux with peak silk faille rever, gold barbed cufflinks and, my favourite, black velvet skull slippers. The shoes really elevate the look and I am so glad that Eddie stays masculine and elegant but daring.
Bradley Cooper wore a custom made Tom Ford 3-piece tuxedo. The fit was spotless – slightly cropped trousers, perfect sleeve length with just enough cuff showing. The best thing about Bradley's look was the slicked-back hair and scruffy stubbled, which balanced each other out and were a good change from Cooper's usual ungroomed self.
The surprise of the night was Chris Pine, who wore a double-chested number by Ermenegildo Zegna su misura and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. He knows how to wear a suit and always looks confident and sharp. I loved the classic cut of the suit, the perfectly tied bowtie and his stubble, which added an interesting touch to the look.
Daniel Day-Lewis, who took home his 3rd Oscar, wore a custom made Domenico Vacca tuxedo. As I've said many times before I love a midnight blue tux and, even though I like it more with a broad split satin lapel, I loved the modern touch the shawl collar gave to Day-Lewis. I wasn't crazy about his shoes but any man who can rock untidy grey hair on the red carpet deserves my respect.



The other two style highlights of the night were:
1. The music number by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe. This is exactly what Oscar entertainment should always be like – cool dudes in pristine tuxedos singing Frank Sinatra. Gordon-Levitt and McFarlane both went for Gucci tuxedos, while Radcliffe went for a Prada number – and a mighty chic one, I might add.
2. George Clooney's grooming. The actor, who stays faithful to Armani for his red carpet attire, looked great with his grey beard and slight quiff. It's a lot of work to keep a beard well groomed but Clooney's got it all right – perfect length, trimmed around the edges and perfectly combed. His hair also looked fantastic, styled but slightly casual.

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Most Stylish of the Week: A Tom Ford kind of week

It seems like all the stylish guys of the world – or the famous ones anyway – were saving themselves for this week. Between the SAG Awards and the numerous other film-related events I was spoiled for choice.
Tom Ford was the lucky designer to dress all the most stylish guys this week. Eddie Redmayne's blue number paired with the gingham shirt is one of the most interesting and chic looks I have seen on anyone for quite some time. He is definitely the best dressed guy at the moment. Justin Timberlake, who is finally pleasing us with his comeback, rocked a micro plaid wool suit and knit tie at the SAG awards. I wish more guys dared a little more with colours and patterns on the red carpet. Jude Law went for a more sober look but the grey, black and white combination and the sharp cut make it special. Bradley Cooper looked awesome in a midnight blue tux with a black shawl collar, simply perfect.
David Beckham was looking fly and keeping warm in London this week in a cool Moncler two-layer combo. I need to get myself a down jacket blazer. Nicholas Hoult continues his list of fashion hits with this timeless but modern Balenciaga grey suit. It would have looked even better with a green touch somewhere.
It wouldn't be a good week in style without a double Eddie Redmayne hit. He attended the SAG Awards in a risky brown velvet suit by BOSS Black. It's pretty impressive how well he pulled it off thanks to his lean figure, his freckled skin and slightly ginger brown hair. The guy knows what he's doing. Kevin McHale also took a risk at the SAG Awards with an all-black look and a bottle green satin blazer. I think it was a great choice but I don't quite get why he walked the red carpet with the jacket over his shoulders...

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Most Stylish of the Week: Robert Pattinson has a green Gucci moment

JGL week excluded, I think this is the best Most Stylish of the Week post I've had so far. With the CFDA Fashion Fund, the Glamour and GQ Awards, and multiple movie premieres including the world tour of the 'Twilight' cast I have been absolutely spoiled for choice this week. So I decided to actually rank my favourite eight looks and to let you, unknown stylish reader, choose who your favourite is on the poll box below.
Robert Pattinson's green Gucci moment (1) had all the cool ingredients we hadn't seen since Ryan Gosling set a similar (and, ahem, better) precedent a few months back. He has continued to look extremely sharp and original at every one of his press tour stops. I also loved his textured grey number (2) from the German premiere. If only he hadn't repeated shirt and tie...
Taylor Lautner has also been doing surprisingly well. It's not only that clothes fit him well but, though less sartorial than Pattinson's, his choices of colour are quite interesting. I have never liked an all-black suit ensemble but this one (3) looks so good!
I was close to cutting this look (4) from today's post because of Pharrell Williams' awful choice of belt and comical attempt at joining Movember. But then again, it's Pharrell. His Lanvin look was as relaxed as it was chic and the sock-less situation and said facial hair actually give suit a sort of Mexicana feel that I'm actually quite into.
Hamish Bowles (5) could probably be in this post every week but I feel like he has the advantage to have been 'playing the game' better and longer than the rest of us. His pattern mixing, not to mention matching sock action, makes me realise I know nothing.
Not everyone has the build to pull of a Tom Ford suit. What with the broad lapels, long jackets and wide ties a man has to be tall and seemingly buff not to get lost in one. Bradley Cooper (6) is that man. I loved the subtle check and the way he knows a blue shirt is his best ally.
Even though I'm still undecided about Chris Pine's Ralph Lauren Purple Label look (7) on the red blue carpet I do commend the purple/lilac touches and the choice of shirt collar. I wish we saw more signature Ralph Lauren on celebrities rather than bland bard suits.
Cory Monteith (8) was probably the last person I ever thought I'd ever blog about. But I must admit that I find this slightly odd brown-black suit with the burgundy tie and the velvet shoes kind of fascinating.

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