George Clooney has entertained cinema audiences around the world as Seth Gecko in “From Dusk Till Dawn” and Fred Friendly in “Good Night, and Good Luck,” as well as characters in a whole bunch of other famous movies. Most notably, of course, he starred as Danny Ocean in the “Oceans” trilogy, where, rather than spend time learning blackjack strategy to win big at the casino tables, he’d prefer to earn his money by pulling off an outrageous simultaneous heist in the casinos of Las Vegas.
The handsome actor is one of the stylish men on the planet and not afraid to “Do you” when it comes to choosing his wardrobe. Below is a look at some of this style through the years.
The bold tie
In the 1990s and even the noughties, Clooney was courageous with formalwear. He’d wear grandad-collared shirts (it’s also noted he doesn’t like top buttons) under tuxedos. He’d don button-up sweater vests under oversized 1980s fits. One thing fashion fans noticed was his penchant for bold ties, like the character Patrick Bateman in “American Psycho.” This power move won him all the attention on the red carpet at movie awards ceremonies, no matter what his girlfriend was wearing at them. In later years, he’s gone more bow ties.
Double denim
In the late 1990s, Clooney was pulling off double denim, which isn’t easy to do without being laughed at. It’s an on-trend move that has made a comeback in the 2020s and is a mainstay in collections by Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Versace. If you want to, go right ahead. Just remember Clooney did it first.
Weekend dad style
In 2019, Clooney was sporting a thick, ravishing beard and spotted wearing jeans, suede chukkas, a polo shirt and some casual brown shades. It was easy going and described as “weekend dad style.” It looked comfortable and was, and no doubt Clooney wanted a change from his “uniform,” discussed below. Anyone looking to get out of their “uniform” and still look stylish could take a leaf out of the Hollywood star’s book.
Gray Armani suit
British men’s magazine GQ has noted that Clooney has been gloriously consistent by having worn variations of the same suit for at least 20 years. Although Clooney has become known for wearing suits, it seems only GQ have picked up on this particular detail in Clooney’s wardrobe. Gray suit, dark shirt and black shoes: not exactly groundbreaking, but it’s consistent, which is want Clooney has aimed for. The actor may have flitted between baggy and skinny and back again when it comes to tailoring proportions in other styles, but he’s stayed the same suit-wise.
Some have commented that this suit is a type of uniform for him. It’s also noted that his wardrobe consists of lots of charcoals, blacks and greys, plus a crisp white shirt.
Branding and recommendations
Although Clooney can pull off just about any look, one thing you’ll have noticed about his style is the high level of minimalism. Nothing too loud or too fancy. If you were to copy his style, you might even worry you were coming off as boring. Don’t worry. If he can pull of minimalism, so can you. It’s all about simplicity but elegance.
For all the minimalism though, there are certain brands Mr Clooney is affiliated with or fond off. He loves an Armani suit, of course, and has had the brand design clothes for some of his roles. He even got married in Armani, which the clothing brand was happy to do because he looks so effortlessly cool in anything he wears.
Then there are accessories. Only the strictly necessary, in true Clooney style though. First of all, there are the Persol shades, which are a brand he recommends and is believed to be his favorite. You’ll often find a pair tucked in the top pocket of whatever he’s wearing. They look cool and young and offer a real state of relaxation.
Then there is the Omega watch. He loves Omega watches, a fact he doesn’t hide, and has partnered with the brand for more than 20 years. You’ll rarely see him without an Omega watch, if ever at all.
Although George Clooney may not have influenced the fashion industry itself, he has a reputation for dressing extremely well extremely easily. Many admire his style, including British non-serving Royal Family member Harry, who has borrowed a few sartorial tricks from the actor (as have many other men, no doubt).
When it comes to style, part of the magic of George Clooney’s style is in its simplicity. The other is in the personality behind it: he’s not following trends or trying to set them; he’s just being his authentic self, and if people don’t like what he’s wearing, that’s their problem. And people love him for that as much as for his films.
