At Hollywood and style’s biggest events, Ashton Sanders is no stranger to turning heads with impeccable style.
There’s a lot to like about Ashton Sanders. Ever since his breakout role in the Academy-Award winning Moonlight, the 26-year-old has barely put a foot wrong. He’s the likeable type – and in Hollywood, that’s a big deal. He’s pretty good at the whole acting thing. And the same can definitely be said of his style.
In the age of ‘drop culture’, he’s managed to remain relatively unaffected by the whims and changes of hype culture. The Californian-born actor has managed to curate a series of carefully chosen looks – making him a style icon in his own right. At the Met Gala this year, he was one of the best dressed, prompting us to remind you of his best style looks:
Met Gala (2022)
No one really knows what happens at the Met Gala. That aside, fashion’s biggest night is still a pretty big deal. The biggest names in Hollywood and fashion go all out, proving to us – and each other – that on matters of style, they reign supreme. one of the best. Dressed head to toe in Casablanca, the 26-year-old paid homage to the Gilded Age with bold perfection.
Met Gala (2021)
It seems the Met Gala is where Sanders does his best style work. In 2021, dressed in a suit by Thom Browne, he was every bit the modern fashionista. A perfect choice for the chosen theme: “Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Fashion.”
Academy Awards (2017)
The Oscars are all about sartorial flair and elegance. It’s also a chance for the biggest, hype-inducing names in film to showcase their Sunday Best. Nothing short of perfection will do. In 2017, Sanders got it (or, as the kids say: “he understood the assignment”). Like all style greats, he kept it simple, using the occasion to showcase his understanding of tailoring perfection.
Oscar’s After Party (2017)
After the 2017 Oscars – where Moonlight scooped up eight Oscars – Sanders celebrated in style at the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. Some style rules are meant to be broken – if you know what you’re doing, that is. Sanders does. On paper, vans, kilts and an oversized jacket sound a step too far. But on Sanders, it works.
Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week (2018)
Double-denim has slowly been making a comeback. Far from being relegated to the worst outfit choice anyone could make, it’s become a sign of good style. Take Sanders, for example. In 2018 – at the Calvin Klein show – he proved why, combining elements of tailoring with casual flair. And yes, that is the face of Andy Warhol plastered all over his outfit. Cool, right?
Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week (2017)
Big fits are back in style, and Sanders proved why at the 2017 Calvin Klien show. It’s cool, more relaxed – and a hell of a lot more comfortable. Wearing the same colours isn’t always easy – but when done right, it works. p.s. Does anyone know where I can get pair of those glasses? Got some people to impress.
The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2017)
Ashton served smart-casual realness with a slight punky twist at the 2017 Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The actor rocked an embroidered Swedish suit by Tiger of Sweden, with a sleek black polo neck and Doc Martins for added elegance. If you’re looking for a lesson in how to combine traditional, smart tailoring with modern street style, look no further.
The Met Gala (2017)
The 2017 Met Gala was the first for Ashton Sanders. Judging by his looks, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s a seasoned attendee. He skipped the whole white-tie thing, opting for a full-on tailored cowboy look. The all-leather button-up shirt, trousers and boots came from Raf Simmons’ debut Calvin Klein collection.