Ryan Gosling: ten best looks

Cardigans are rarely en vogue. But paired with an Aztec inspired t-shirt and Aviators you’re in the clear. Case in point - Ryan Gosling roaming the streets of NYC circa 2012. He even pulls off the brown paper bag. Crazy, stupid Canadian genes.

There are few more notable cake-eaters (that’s gangster for ladies’ man in case you’re not down with the lingo) than Ryan Gosling. Combining Al Capone suave with A-list polish he solidified his heartthrob status at the Gangster Squad Hollywood premiere in a chocolate three piece suit, which he finished off with a black tie and jazzy brogues.

Velvet isn’t only used to make your Gran’s curtains, you know. Just ask Ryan Gosling who wore a teal suit made from the material with weathered lace-up boots to the New York premiere of The Place Beyond the Pines in 2013. Well-versed in adding a dash of vintage charm to his red carpet looks, he’s a man who knows what he’s doing. Excuse us, we’re off to see Grandad to locate some tweed.

To mark his directorial debut, Mr Gosling brought a hint of Cuba to Cannes by wearing a cotton shirt, tailored brown trousers with a belt to promote Lost River. The film, which was inspired by his friendless childhood and his parents’ divorce, did little to engender praise from film critics. Here’s hoping his reaction was as laid-back as his outfit.

Promoting The Nice Guys in Leicester Square, a classic emerald suit with a white button down shirt was the fashion of the evening. Mixing clean cut with rugged rebellion, he styled out the look with stubble and a quiff. The outfit (and the white Cadillac) helped prove he’s as nice as he is stylish. We should really get ourselves one of those...

Ryan paid homage to his jazz boffin alter-ego by channeling nostalgic movie-musical style at the 2017 Golden Globes. Striking the right balance of playing by the rules and breaking them, he chose to forego traditional satin and leather, instead donning a bold one-button Gucci jacket with a matte bowtie and suede shoes. The finishing touch: a red boutonnière. We’re sure Sebastian would approve.

Attending the 89th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon alongside Dev Patel, Casey Affleck and Nicole Kidman, the Notebook actor chose to stand out from the crowd. While most male nominees sported black, grey or navy, he pushed the envelope in a monochrome suit. Only to be outdone by Pharrell who rocked up in a loose-fitting NASA jumper. Lad.

Emma Stone might have won the Oscar for La La Land, but Ryan Gosling sure stole the show in a ruffled shirt by Anto, which he paired with a Gucci tuxedo at the 89th Academy Awards. One of the chosen few able to bring leading man panache to an outfit choice most commonly associated with errant 70s prom garb, he gets full marks from us.

Smart trousers with a casual top and denim jacket is how Comic Con is done. Attending the Warner Bros. Pictures ‘Blade Runner 2049’ presentation alongside Harrison Ford and Ana de Armas, Ryan looked relaxed and visibly tickled. Maybe he’d just discovering the Ryan Gosling latte foam art trend?