At other glitzy events, Federer favors closely fitted blazers, Rolex watches, and lustrous loafers. He’ll add subtle, crisp flair to his outfits, like the color coordinated pocket he paired with a midnight blue suit and slim fit black turtleneck. Or the masterfully cut tuxedo he wore to the 2016 Academy Awards. Federer’s adherence to classical menswear codes feels deliberate in a landscape where, increasingly, men’s dressing has relaxed. It’s a reminder sometimes less really is more. Federer recently revealed that he has not always appreciated the art of great tailoring, especially on the court. “I don’t understand how I used to wear [size] extra large, but that’s how we used to dress,” the athlete told British GQ in a 2022 interview. “Sampras and Agassi used to wear this baggy stuff. It was just a trend, so in hindsight, I think, ‘Was I crazy to wear XL at 17?’ But you wanted to think you were big and buff, even when you weren’t yet. Now we look stronger and slimmer because of the way we wear it. That’s where the power of clothes is so important it really can change your entire look.”
This week’s red carpets were certainly not wallflower friendly. The best dressed stars this week were those who embraced theatrical, bold, and totally head turning designs. Whether it was ornate sequin work, ultra sexy silhouettes, or fabulous bright colors, Hollywood celebrities marked the beginning of spring with looks that commanded attention. Topping the list was Zendaya, who attended the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, India. Her custom look, designed by Rahul Mishra, included a top and skirt that was embroidered with dazzling crystals, stars, and flowers as well as a sweeping train, for dramatic effect. Another star who went for the covered in sparkles look? Jennifer Aniston, who wore a silver Versace minidress at the premiere of her new film, Murder Mystery 2, in Hollywood. She coordinated with her co star Jodie Turner Smith, who chose a beaded gold Schiaparelli coat dress. (Even more impressive is how quick Turner was able to turn out the statement look for the affair; “I flew in from Thailand that morning to attend [the premiere],” Smith shared on Instagram.)
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