Timothèe Chalamet Showcases Experimental Fashion & We Should Take Notes [OPINION]

Timothèe Chalamet has become a household name ever since Luca Guadagnino’s transcendent and passionate film Call Me By Your Name swept the nation off their feet. The exceptional role of Elio Perlman earned Chalamet an Academy Award Nomination for best actor and astronomical success continues for the 23-year-old in the realm of independent films such as Lady Bird. Furthermore, the well-deserved titles don’t stop here, as Chalamet was recently named most influential man in fashion and what makes his signature look stand out is one of the many reasons we adore his presence within the modern atmosphere.

In a world where everyone bends over backwards to follow the newest trends, it has quite suddenly become the norm to walk the path of likeminded individuals. Not to say there is anything wrong with being inspired by the creation of others, but what happened to going against the grain and finding comfort within that? Fashion doesn’t happen in this vacuum, it happens alongside different visions, feelings, and identities. Keeping this in mind, Timothèe Chalamet’s recent accolade is changing the game as his stylistic choices shed light on experimental fashion. Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s the moment of clarity we have all been waiting for.

Through his many appearances on the Red Carpet, Chalamet has come a long way since his circa 2014 looks of jean short cutoffs and turtlenecks. Now, his clothes write their own narrative and cut through the white noise of the ever so familiar “fashion trends.” The annual Lyst’s Year in Fashion Index which accounts for a combination of searches, social media, sales, and news – ranks designers, brands, and world-fashion stars to gain insight into the biggest yearly trends. Chalamet was listed second (under Meghan Markle) as most influential celebrity, but interestingly enough, not even her formidable existence could spark as much interest in a designer as Chalamet did this year. Does the name of French designer Haider Ackerman ring a bell? If I asked this question a while back the answer would’ve most likely been no, but ever since Chalamet’s Venice Film ensembles, there has been an 806% increase in searches for this exact designer. No other celebrity, Markle included, created that much buzz for a designer in 2019.

If you weren’t already impressed, turns out Chalamet doesn’t use a stylist to round-up his outfits, instead, he develops each of the epic looks himself. This is where experimental styling comes to life and we witness Chlamet’s looks make their own rules. Breaking the mold of fashion norms is exactly what we have seen ensue from Chalamet over the course of these last few months. From black sequined hoodies to floral printed tuxedo suits, his soft tailoring cuts through bold and traditional looks we are used to seeing on the Red Carpet. What makes his fashion power so important is the unique ability it has to pull from both masculine and feminine domains. It could be said that all celebrities make their own statements in the fashion world, but Chalamet has become a modern style icon through a playful approach that no one else encompasses.

Experimental fashion is a risk-taker and doesn’t apologize for the daring approach to getting dressed and neither should you. What makes Chalamet so effortlessly skilled at this art is his ability to advance menswear through pieces that elevate the dress code. Whether it’s bold fabrics or layering pieces, he never goes with the obvious choice and that is what keeps the fashion process on its toes. There are endless possibilities living within the realm of men’s clothing and we owe our thanks to Chalamet who has showcased these new developments throughout his growth under Hollywood spotlights. By breathing life into every outfit combination, he reminds us that the world of fashion is our oyster and we must embrace the magic of experimentation.

So, next time you open your closet doors and begin to pull an outfit… take a risk and be bold. Or simply ask yourself, what would Timothèe Chalamet do?