We’ve admired the women. Now it’s time to turn the spotlight onto the men who scrubbed up, suited up, and showed up at the GQ Men of the Year party, held on Thursday at the Chateau Marmont in LA. What I love most about this event is that the men actually try. There’s personality, there’s experimentation, and there’s enough tailoring variety to fill a runway.
Shirtless Tux Swagger
Sombr is totally selling the rock-star fantasy in this shirtless Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann cropped tuxedo. The fit is razor-sharp, the attitude is intact, and the addition of the signature frozen white gardenia gives the whole thing a decadent old-Hollywood edge — just recalibrated for a new generation. It’s the kind of look that relies entirely on conviction, and he clearly has plenty.
Oversized Cool
Anderson .Paak — yes, Anderson .Paak — arrived in an oversized Jacquemus grey suit with a tan leather tie, and honestly, I did a double take. I like how he has swapped the ’70s funk references for something sleeker without losing his signature charm. This is the most pared-back I’ve seen him in ages, but the rebrand suits him. Literally.
Mixed Dilemma
Big Sean, attending with his extremely well-dressed dad, wore a suit from Kwame Adusei. The shape is fantastic, the proportions work, and the striped jacket with the printed tie has a clever rhythm. But the burgundy trousers? I’m still processing. The trousers don’t need to be the same brown as the jacket, but another brown within the same tonal family would’ve tied everything together more cohesively for me. But I love this nonetheless.
Retro Rebel Energy
Conan Gray turning up in Saint Laurent was not what I expected from the usually flamboyant singer, but this stripped-back moment really works for him. It’s giving “Danny Zuko Jr,” all brooding curls, slim tailoring, and just enough attitude to make you believe he could headline a very stylish reboot of Grease.
Tonal Tailoring Done Right
Evan Mock’s Saint Laurent look is a clean study in tonal dressing and with the classic tailoring creates an unfussy contrast that feels modern. It’s giving “LA cool kid,” but at a grown-up setting.
Quiet Luxury
Jesse Williams opted for Armani. It’s unfussy, comfortable, and refreshingly simple — the kind of minimalist menswear that still earns a second look.
Rich Chocolate Suiting
Keith Powers stepped out in the deepest, most decadent shade of chocolate in Dolce & Gabbana. The double-lapel silk satin detailing melts into the suit with that glossy finish you only get from truly exquisite chocolate. It’s elegant, it’s indulgent, and the colour suits him perfectly.
Soul-Meets-Western Flair
Leon Bridges may have toned down his usual ’50s–’60s soul, Western references, but the vibe was still smouldering through his SECOND/LAYER leather blazer, washed denim, and buckle belt. It’s unmistakably him, yet more relaxed.
brotherly contrast
Clipse — Malice and Pusha T — who were part of the co-hosting committee, delivering two sharply different Louis Vuitton looks. Malice kept things classic in a double-breasted black tuxedo with LV Bubble loafers. Pusha T, on the other hand, made an impression in a grey double-breasted suit and metal-studded Oxford brogues. The texture and the footwear sold this to me.
Pajama-Core Returns
Nettspend reminded us that pajama dressing is creeping back into fashion with his GG Supreme beige-and-ebony Gucci silk set. The relaxed silhouette, the glossy finish, the fully committed attitude — it’s a vibe whether you buy into it or not.
Pinstripe Authority
Oscar Isaac, one of the evening’s hosts, brought the kind of smooth confidence that can only come from knowing your suit is immaculate. His tonal pinstripe Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann tailoring hit that sweet spot between classic and modern, elevated further by the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar timepiece.
Leather Overload
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s style has taken a turn, and I’m not sure where the GPS was set. This full leather Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann biker ensemble doesn’t feel like him — it reads more like a character costume than personal style, and so oddly disconnected. I continue to find myself longing for the more effortless looks he used to deliver.
Casual Elegance
Anytime Regé-Jean Page steps away from classic suiting, I hold my breath — but this Brunello Cucinelli Spring 2026 look is a reminder that he thrives in quiet ease too. The crisp shirt, the relaxed denim, the royal-blue blazer… he looks composed, handsome, and comfortable without losing that “leading man” quality. He navigates these shifts effortlessly.
Tyriq Withers stepped out in a Ferragamo herringbone suit that delivered clean, unfussy sharpness. It suits him wonderfully, balancing a refined sensibility with a fresh attitude. A strong showing for someone whose red carpet presence is steadily growing.
As one of the honourees, Walton Goggins chose Saint Laurent — and frankly, it couldn’t be more fitting. The long leather overcoat gave him a polished edge, paired with classic tailoring underneath. It’s moody, commanding, and perfectly aligned with his screen persona.
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