Menswear Midweek Red Carpet Roundup

Here’s a roundup of the menswear red carpet looks that made me pause, swoon, or raise an eyebrow this week.

In The Hand Of Dante Venice Film Festival Premiere

Oscar Isaac is absolutely winning Venice for me. After his flawless Celine outing, he doubled down with Louis Vuitton, and this brick red suit was pure charisma. It had that rare mix of polish and ease that men so often miss when they step away from the classic tux. I actually thought he was wearing a necklace at first, but then realised it was a golden-and-brown crochet scarf, which only made me love it more. Oscar is proving he’s in a league of his own.

The Voice of Hind Rajab Venice Film Festival Premiere

Joaquin Phoenix’s continual glow-up in Givenchy hasn’t gone unnoticed as it first came to my attention at the Eddington Cannes Film Festival premiere. For years, he’s given off the vibe of not really caring about the red carpet, which is fair, but it showed. But this Spring 2026 Givenchy by Sarah Burton black-on-black suit with the Artists4Ceasefire red-and-black pin? He looks incredible. Sleek, sharp, and put-together in a way we don’t often get from him.

The History Of Sound New York Premiere

Standing next to Josh O’Connor, the contrast between Paul Mescal and his approach made me smile, as they couldn’t be more different. Dressed in Gucci, Paul’s blue shirt and grey trousers might have gone under the radar had the look not been styled with heritage pieces: a vintage printed tie and classic 1953 loafers.

Broken English Venice Film Festival Photocall & Premiere

George MacKay did something we don’t see often: he wore the same Gucci suit for both photocall and premiere, much like his co-stars Suki Waterhouse and Tilda Swinton. The single-breasted cut, the undone shirt, the lack of tie—it all felt perfectly in tune with his easy, slightly rebellious attitude. Not every red carpet needs a costume change.

A House of Dynamite Photocall

Idris Elba surprised me by dipping into COS. The brown crinkled-cotton shirt with wide-leg trousers wasn’t flashy, but it had a casual sophistication that worked in Venice. This is everyday Idris.

A House of Dynamite Premiere

But then came his Eve of Winston suit. Another wrap silhouette from the label he founded, this time in grey, and I’m just not sold. I know he’s experimenting, but I’m hoping to see something new from this line. Idris in Gucci always had this natural, confident ease; these suits just don’t have the same effect. I want him back in tailoring that matches his strength and presence.

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