Men, take inspiration from Timothee Chalamet, Andrew Garfield to nail your look

Just when you thought that the provocatively named and designed lsquonaked dressrsquo was the highlight mdash sartorially speaking of coursemdash of the 97th Academy Awards 2025 along came the men sashaying down the red carpet in looks that raised more than a few eyebrows And in the sea of same olrsquo ball gowns lace and mermaid trains their outfits were the ones that truly stood outAndrew Garfield in an espresso suit Timothee Chalamet sports a monotone outfit and Colman Domingorsquos allred lookldquoThis year we saw several male stars defy expectations and opt for deeply personalised looks while still meeting the levels of sophistication that are expected for an event of this stature I think this year was more than just honouring traditions but about reinventing them to tell a story that is more individualistic and envelopepushingrdquo shares menswear designer Sanjana BubberDivechaColours that surprised usTimotheacutee Chalamet was a ray of sunshine or a pat of butter in his yellow suit complete with a matching shirt The clean tailoring and cropped jacket length kept the look from seeming too overwhelming And then came Andrew Garfieldrsquos espresso suit which he wore with a silk shirt in the same colour ldquoThe headtotoe monotone look is trending for both men and women and can be a great way to refresh your formal looks Itrsquos important to let the colour be the focal point of your outfit To keep your look from seeming too monotonous experiment with fabrics of different textures within the same colour family However avoid piling on too many accessories and stick to simple clean silhouettesrdquo Divecha advisesOmar Apollo dons a fishnet veil and fringed scarf with a brooch PICS COURTESYINSTAGRAMA hint of sparkleTherersquos no better time to invest in a sparkly brooch than now if Hollywoodrsquos best dressed are to be believed While Joe Alwyn dressed up his tux with a lapel pin Adrien Brodyrsquos bird pin competed with his acceptance speech for size For those who dare like Omar Apollo a brooch can be one part of an accessories story mdash he threw on a fishnet veil and swapped his bowtie for a fringed scarf for good measure as well ldquoThis year is the year of maximalism no doubt And the right accessories can personalise the most classic looks with relative ease When it comes to brooches placement is important While brooches are typically worn on the left lapel of a jacket you could also wear them on your shirt collar pocket tie or even a beanie Quirky artinspired designs can make your look stand out However if your suit is already quite busy and you have other elements such as a pocket square or statement cufflinks for instance vying for attention a more minimalistic brooch would be the right approachrdquo says DivechaSanjana BubberDivechaSmall tweaks for big impactColman Domingorsquos allred blazer with a matching sash created quite the stir as did Jeff Goldblumrsquos floral shirt and brooch which he wore under a white dinner jacket The trend as Divecha points out is to add one unexpected element to a triedandtested formula to make a style statement While Domingorsquos trump card was colour Goldblumrsquos was his floral theme Another more subtle take on the trend was Sebastian Stanrsquos pale yellow ecru shirt that took the place of a classic white or ivory under a classic tux ldquoA statement jacket is a loweffort but highimpact way to stand out without seeming out of place To balance your look stick to a classic and elegant foundation in neutral tones If the occasion allows it you could even replace a traditional collared shirt for a turtleneck to build on the minimalistic appeal Another way to experiment is with silhouette This yearrsquos red carpet saw flared pants make an appearance as did sashes and Mandarincollar shirts All of these swaps are easy to pull off but set you apart in a sea of classic suitsrdquo Divecha signs off