From left: Pedro Pascal, Alexander Skarsgård, Jeremy Strong at Cannes 2025 - Photo: WireImage
On the red carpet of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Pedro Pascal appeared in an all-black Calvin Klein design - a sleeveless sweater with boldly cut armholes, combined with minimalist trousers. Just like that, the actor made social networks explode, becoming the center of attention of all lenses.
This year's Cannes red carpet was a runway for male stars who weren't afraid to show off their individuality through fashion . Alexander Skarsgård stood out in daring thigh-high boots. Jeremy Strong wore a bright pink velvet suit.
A$AP Rocky turned heads in a white Miu Miu suit, brown leather shoes and sparkling jewelry. They represent a new generation of men who are embracing fashion in a free, comfortable and creative way that is rarely seen in previous masculine norms.
The need for men to express their personality is increasing.
According to Harpers Bazaar, this phenomenon is the result of the perfect coordination between experienced stylists and actors with outstanding aesthetic taste.
Colman Domingo is a prime example, along with his two longtime stylists - Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald. The trio has created many memorable fashion moments together, like the bright pink Versace suit at the 2021 Oscars.
This year, Domingo's style attracted even more attention, especially at the 2025 Met Gala, with two impressive designs from Valentino: a floor-length blue gown with an intricately embellished bolero jacket and a classic black and white suit.
Colman Domingo at the Met Gala 2025 - Photo: Shutterstock/REUTERS
“He has been one of our greatest collaborators over the years, always willing to experiment and have fun with fashion,” said Bannerman and McDonald. “Domingo has never been afraid of any style.”
Domingo is passionate about classic gentlemanly designs, from silk pajamas, traditional dress shoes to luxurious scarves in bright colors.
According to Daniel Todd - buying director of the brand Mr Porter, faces like Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo and A$AP Rocky pursue a bold, smart but still balanced style with a strong cultural identity.
They are a testament to the exciting transformation of contemporary menswear.
From left: Timothée Chalamet, A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo are favoring menswear styles with comfortable shapes and bright colors - Photo: AFP
“Brands like Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Lemaire are redefining classic menswear through relaxed silhouettes, premium materials and refined details, offering designs that blend formality with practicality, structure with softness. This trend is spreading,” says Daniel Todd.
Todd says the need to express oneself through fashion is growing and it's clear that men have never had more choice and freedom to express their personality through style.
The line between formal and casual is blurring, allowing for experimentation with new shapes, materials and colours.
Men liking women's fashion is no longer a new thing.
The most impressive style statements—regardless of gender—are often a mix of two opposing elements: formal and casual, masculine and feminine.
One example is the viral outfit that stylist Julie Ragolia prepared for actor LaKeith Stanfield at the 2021 Oscars. She asked Saint Laurent to redesign a jumpsuit based on a piece from the Spring 2021 womenswear collection.
Colman Domingo (left) often chooses accessories from women's fashion, while LaKeith Stanfield wears a jumpsuit inspired by the women's collection - Photo: AFP
Bannerman and McDonald often choose accessories from women's fashion lines - such as hats, earrings, gloves - to highlight Colman Domingo.
Despite being labeled “menswear,” many of Domingo’s Valentino suits are filled with womenswear-inspired details.
Men experimenting with women's fashion is nothing new, but Harry Styles and stylist Harry Lambert have taken the trend to new heights in recent years, often wearing blouses, dresses, and feminine accessories like feathers and beaded necklaces.
Timothée Chalamet caused a stir when he wore a Chanel women's bag, the duo Harry Styles and Harry Lambert often tried many women's outfits - Photo: Daily/ WireImage
Timothée Chalamet - famous for his bold outfits on the red carpet - also recently attracted attention when he carried a Chanel women's bag, making the online community and Reddit forums excited.
Vogue magazine commented: "Now, everything can be attributed to men's fashion. Men can now have fun and be creative on the red carpet just like women. While the previous tradition used to stipulate: men wear neat suits, women wear gorgeous evening gowns.
However, in the world of those who break the limit, what touches the audience's heart the most is still honesty.
They don't do it just for attention. Kristen Stewart - who walked the Cannes red carpet barefoot to protest the rule that women must wear high heels.
Pedro Pascal also carries that spirit of resistance in the way he dresses, as when he wore a T-shirt by designer Connor Ives with the words “Protect the Dolls” to call for the protection of transgender women, or an “Adult Content” shirt designed by the late transgender artist Pippa Garner - sold through the brand Mother, Daughter, Holy Spirit to raise funds for transgender rights.
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