When you look at early photos of Timothée Chalamet on the red carpet debut, it’s hard to imagine how that skinny teen would one day become Hollywood’s leading sartorial star. How could you predict such a thing, based on oversized suits, plain grey t-shirts, and even a brief foray into formal shorts? But if there’s anything fashion loves, it’s a makeover, and just as Chalamet’s Hollywood clout has grown, so has his fashion swagger.
While the rest of Chalamet’s peers are content with a simple black tuxedo or maybe, maybe a navy one, the American-French actor is taking risk after risk, breathing new life into what can be an otherwise rather dull spectator sport. All-white suit? Floral pants? Bejeweled bib? Chalemet’s tried them all, and with confidence (just don’t call the latter a harness). Remarkably (or maybe not so much, considering his model-like proportions), Chalamet manages to make just about anything work, and in turn, has shined a light on all the exciting and esoteric happenings in men’s fashion, especially outside of streetwear. So for that, we salute you, Timmy. Here, a look back at Timothée Chalamet’s best red carpet fashion over the years.
2024: A Complete Unknown New York Premiere
Chalamet referenced one of Bob Dylan’s Sundance looks at the A Complete Unknown New York premiere.
2024: A Complete Unknown Los Angeles Premiere
The actor donned a leather coat, dotted with Bob Dylan-themed pins, for the A Complete Unknown premiere.
2024: Gotham Awards
Chalamet showed this dapper Celine suit (and some new facial hair) at the 2024 Gotham Awards.
2024: Dune: Part Two New York Premiere
Chalamet’s Prada outfit perfectly matched the sand-colored carpet at the New York premiere of Dune: Part Two.
2024: Dune: Part Two London Premiere
The designed behind the actor’s Dune: Part Two London premiere look, Haider Ackermann, also happens to be a favorite of his girlfriend Kylie Jenner.
2024: Dune: Part Two Paris Premiere
Fittingly, Chalamet picked out some haute couture (from Givenchy) for the Paris Dune premiere.
2024: Golden Globes
Chalamet donned a sequined suit coat and skinny trousers, both from Celine, to the 2024 Golden Globes.
2023: Wonka Los Angeles Premiere
Chalamet slipped into a chocolate brown suit for the Wonka Los Angeles premiere (where a certain Kylie Jenner later joined him inside the theater).
2023: Wonka Paris Premiere
The actor looked like liquid gold in this Tom Ford tank top (from the women’s collection no less) that he paired with dress pants.
2023: Wonka World Premiere
Chalamet has never been one to shy away from the shirtless suit look—here, he wore a retro Tom Ford style for the Wonka World Premiere in London.
2023: WSJ. Awards
In a martini suit from Dolce & Gabbana, Chalamet matched in monochrome with Kylie Jenner for the 2023 WSJ. Awards.
2023: CinemaCon
Chalamet ditched his usual power suits for a power vest during CinemaCon in 2023.
2022: BFI London Film Festival
The actor looked angelic for the BFI London Film Festival in a sleek suit that he styled with platform Chelsea boots.
2022: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Never one to back down from a statement, the actor turned up to the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in an edgy matching set.
2022: Academy Awards
Chalamet took a risk for the 2022 Academy Awards when hit the event’s step and repeat in a Louis Vuitton look (sans shirt) and Cartier jewels.
2021: Met Gala
The actor broke a few rules for the 2021 Met Gala with Converse sneakers that he matched with a jacket from Haider Ackermann and a Rick Owens turtleneck.
2021: Dune UK Premiere
Chalamet’s zipper-detailed Alexander McQueen suit was too good to be true when he stepped out for the Dune UK premiere.
2021: Cannes Film Festival
Chalamet picked out this silver Tom Ford suit, simple white shirt, and shoes to attend the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
2020: Academy Awards
The actor once again rewrote the dress code at the 2020 Annual Academy Awards. He wore a satin suit from Prada that notably included a jacket that closed with, *gasp*, a zipper.
2019: Little Women Premiere
Chalamet was feeling pink (well, technically “salmon”) while attending the Little Women London premiere
2019: The King Premiere
Chalamet attended The King red carpet during the 2019 Venice Film Festival in this sleek tailored look.
2019: BAFTA Awards
Chalamet went for bold pattern at the 2019 BAFTAs.
2019: SAG Awards
For the 2019 SAG Awards, the actor updated the traditional men’s suit with polka dots and leather pants.
2019: Critics’ Choice Awards
Chalamet arrived to the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards in a fully-patterned suit and white sneakers.
2019: Golden Globes
Wearing Louis Vuitton with a memorable sparkling harness, Chalamet was one of the evening’s more memorable dressers at the 2019 Golden Globes.
2018: BFI London Film Festival
More patterned suiting at the 2018 BFI London Film Festival.
2018: Beautiful Boy Premiere
Decked out in cherry-red at the Beautiful Boy premiere.
2018: Academy Awards
Chalamet accented his stark ivory suit with black boots at the 2018 Oscars.
2018: Film Independent Spirit Awards
In Off White at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
2018: National Board of Review Awards Gala
Chalamet added a pop of red to his charcoal suit.
2017: Call Me By Your Name Screening
Chalamet went casual for a screening of Call Me By Your Name.
2017: LACMA Art + Film Gala
In Gucci velvet for the 2017 LACMA Art + Film Gala.
2017: Toronto International Film Festival
Chalamet dressed up his navy blue suit with black accents in 2017.
2014: Toronto International Film Festival
For the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, Chalamet pulled out some very Wonka candy stripes.
2014: Nymphomaniac: Volume I Screening
Some wild galaxy joggers at a 2014 screening.
2013: SAG Awards
The actor always appreciated a good suit.