With the holiday season fast approaching and the momentum of the upcoming awards circuit gathering steam, there is little downtime for Hollywood’s top talent. Between high-profile guild screenings, exhaustive press junkets, and the day-to-day routine of global stardom, figures across the entertainment industry are constantly on the move. When they do catch a moment to unwind, it is often spent resting in corporate suites at SoFi Stadium or sitting courtside at NBA games, constantly skirting the edge of the action.
Yet, whether they are caught in motion or stepping onto an official red carpet, these moments offer a clear window into how the modern A-list approaches off-duty dressing. From Harry Styles logging early morning miles across the Williamsburg Bridge to Ethan Hawke bringing relaxed tailoring to a SAG screening, the current celebrity style circuit is delivering a masterclass in seasonal wardrobe building. Actors are digging deep into their personal archives—like Glenn Close reviving a rare piece of cinematic history—or mastering the art of high-low travel style, as Nicholas Hoult demonstrates between long-haul flights.
This season’s overall aesthetic signals a return to tactile fabrics and effortless layering. Whether it inspires a full embrace of wide-wale corduroy, a rescue mission for vintage graphic tees sitting in storage bins, or a foray into low-profile leather jazz shoes, the latest street style highlights clear fashion formulas worth adopting.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke has long maintained a natural affinity for corduroy, but his recent appearance offers a distinct twist on academic style. The ensemble echoes the spirit of Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society, a film where heavy corduroy felt almost built into the prep-school curriculum. However, Hawke’s execution leans less toward an adjunct professor and far more toward an off-duty creative student.
At a recent SAG screening, Hawke softened the inherent structure of a rich, acorn-colored corduroy suit by pairing it with a broken-in graphic T-shirt and subtly tinted sunglasses. Rather than completing the tailored look with traditional dress shoes, he chose a well-worn pair of dark brown Adidas Sambas. The low-profile sneakers provide an effective, casual contrast to the thick texture of the suit fabric, bridging the gap between formal tailoring and relaxed streetwear.
For those looking to recreate this balance of structure and ease, pairing tailored corduroy suiting—such as Levi’s Blue Tab Casual Corduroy Blazer ($325) alongside the matching Corduroy Chino Trouser Pants ($200)—with an understated graphic layer like Percival’s Ford GT40 Archive T-Shirt ($95) creates a comfortable, multi-dimensional silhouette suitable for autumn events.
Julia Garner
Julia Garner, set to star in Netflix’s upcoming series The Altruists, recently offered a clear lesson in how to execute fluid, monochromatic dressing without sacrificing visual detail. Monochromatic outfits can occasionally feel flat or uniform, but Garner avoids this trap through thoughtful outerwear selection and tonal contrast.
Stepping out in New York, Garner grounded her look with a sweeping burgundy trench coat thrown over relaxed, fluid layers. Leaving the trench unbuttoned allows the outfit to drape naturally, creating movement while avoiding the stiff, overly structured silhouette associated with traditional rainwear. Tinted sunglasses completed the outfit, adding a subtle mid-century touch that balances the modern cut of her trousers.
Building a similar outfit relies heavily on selecting outerwear with rich color and weight. Outerwear pieces like the Toast Waxed Cotton Trench Coat in Rye ($1,065) provide a strong centerpiece. Layered over dark, textured separates—such as Buck Mason’s 16 Wale One Pocket Corduroy Shirt ($178) and Todd Snyder’s Italian Wool Belted Barrel Pants ($298)—the combination demonstrates how deep jewel tones and varied fabric weights can transform standard fall tailoring into a cohesive ensemble.
Harry Styles
As his extensive Together, Together tour draws toward its conclusion at the end of the month, Harry Styles’ street-style appearances throughout New York are turning out to be some of his most practical wardrobe references to date. Known for his expressive stage wardrobe, his personal off-duty style leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s skate culture.
On a recent walk through the city, Styles layered a fitted long-sleeve crewneck beneath a classic graphic T-shirt—a signature technique straight from vintage skate style. He anchored the look with relaxed light-wash denim, clean all-white leather low-top sneakers, and classic wired Apple earbuds. The resulting look feels straightforward and functional, prioritizing comfort without losing a sense of deliberate personal style.
The strength of this outfit lies in its simple, durable components. A heavy cotton base layer, such as Los Angeles Apparel’s 6.5oz Long Sleeve Garment Dye T-Shirt ($32), works seamlessly under vintage or graphic tees. Paired with timeless, straight-leg denim like RRL’s Straight Fit Selvedge Denim Jeans ($495) and refined white leather footwear such as Saint Laurent’s Gym Low Logo-Print Leather Sneakers ($750), the outfit captures a low-key, classic aesthetic.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close delivered one of the month’s standout sartorial moments by building an entire outfit around a rare piece of personal film history. Strolling through the city, the legendary actress stepped out wearing an authentic team-style varsity jacket linked directly to The Natural, the acclaimed 1984 baseball drama in which she starred alongside Robert Redford.
Rather than letting the archival garment overpower her frame, Close showcased the art of balancing high-impact vintage pieces with crisp, clean menswear fundamentals. She styled the bold varsity jacket over a classic white Oxford shirt, tailored navy dress slacks, and rich leather loafers. The combination grounds the sportiness of the jacket while maintaining an elegant silhouette.
Replicating this look comes down to pairing a statement heritage jacket with clean, tailored essentials. Standard vintage-inspired outerwear, such as the Ebbets Field New York Giants 1951 Authentic Wool & Leather Varsity Jacket ($595), carries significant visual character. Keeping the rest of the pieces restrained—utilizing streamlined bottoms like Quince’s Performance Stretch Technical Dress Pants ($60) and classic footwear such as Meermin’s Heritage Shell Cordovan Loafers ($375)—ensures the statement piece remains the primary focus.
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult provided a compelling argument for why all-denim ensembles remain a reliable solution for travel days. Navigating airport terminals between press stops, the actor opted for a matching charcoal Canadian tuxedo, pairing a structured denim jacket with co-ordinated dark grey jeans, black leather boots, and a simple neutral dad cap.
Denim has long been valued for its durability, making it uniquely suited for long-distance travel. Unlike delicate wools or unlined cottons, heavy denim resists wrinkling and holds up against the wear-and-tear of transit—from unpredictable cabin temperatures to turbulent flights. By selecting a dark charcoal wash instead of traditional indigo, Hoult gave the classic denim-on-denim pairing a modern, streamlined look.
To build a functional travel fit around heavy cotton canvas and denim, structural outerwear is essential. A heavy jacket, such as Carhartt WIP’s OG Detroit Jacket ($368), offers both warmth and utility. When combined with dark, straight-leg trousers like Percival’s Straight Leg Denim Jeans ($190), the result is an adaptable, travel-ready uniform that maintains its shape throughout long journeys.
Alexander Skarsgård
As the eldest acting sibling in Sweden’s prominent Skarsgård family, Alexander Skarsgård routinely leans into understated, classic combinations. His latest off-duty look highlighted how staple items—specifically an aged graphic tee, straight-leg jeans, and canvas sneakers—can be elevated through thoughtful layering.
At 6’4", Skarsgård used a long, unbuttoned cotton gabardine trench coat to add dynamic movement to a basic T-shirt and denim pairing. Grounded by timeless black-and-white low-top Converse Chuck Taylors, the coat transforms a standard casual outfit into something far more sophisticated. The loose, open drape of the coat adds a layer of relaxed luxury without feeling overly deliberate.
Achieving this effortless, layered silhouette relies on mixing structured outerwear with relaxed basics. A lightweight, sweeping coat like Neighborhood’s Balcollar Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat ($630) adds instant presence over casual basics. Completing the look with a soft graphic layer like Flint & Tinder’s Fishing Graphic T-Shirt ($48), relaxed denim such as Madewell’s The 1991 Loose Straight Jean ($148), and classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars ($60) yields an easy daily look.
Austin Abrams
Austin Abrams brought an fresh perspective to traditional evening wear by challenging classic rules around color pairing. While conventional style guidelines often advise against combining black and brown hues, Abrams demonstrated how mixing dark neutrals can yield a modern, compelling outfit.
Attending a recent event, Abrams paired a black button-down shirt and a tailored black blazer with pleated, wide-leg khaki chinos. The structured black top half offers a nod to late-’90s tailored style, while the volume of the pleated chinos relaxes the silhouette. Rather than finishing the look with traditional dress shoes, he selected slim leather jazz shoes, giving the tailoring a unique, contemporary edge.
Stepping into this modern take on smart-casual dressing requires leaning into relaxed proportions and clean lines. Starting with a sharp shirt like Save Khaki United’s Poplin Standard Shirt ($170) alongside classic tailoring forms a strong base. Swapping standard dress trousers for loose, pleated options like Polo Ralph Lauren’s Andrews Relaxed Fit Chino Pants ($248) and finishing with low-profile footwear like Celine’s Leather Jazz Shoes ($970) delivers a sophisticated result that feels entirely current.
