Last Week’s Best Dressed Men Let Tailoring Do All The Talking

Men’s style has come a long way. If you’ve been paying attention to what celebrities have been wearing this decade, you already know the shift has been anything but subtle. What was once a space where blending in felt like the default, where a black suit and safe shoes were more than enough, has evolved into something far more expressive. Increasingly, personal style has become part of the performance.

At the center of that change, however, are Black men who continue to push the boundaries of what modern menswear can look and feel like. From bold tailoring to cinematic styling choices, they approach dressing with the same intentionality a director brings to framing a shot. The willingness to experiment, invest in craftsmanship, and build a look with narrative in mind has quietly reshaped expectations. Week after week, the results make a compelling case that great style is rarely accidental.

What makes this moment even more interesting, moreover, is that the best looks rarely feel forced. Whether it’s a custom ensemble for a music video, a carefully considered courtside appearance, a refined BAFTA-ready outfit, or a host turning a beauty event into a fashion moment, the men on our radar last week reminded us that dressing well is less about the occasion and more about the intention behind it. The common thread across each appearance? Sharp, deliberate tailoring that felt personal rather than performative.

The Looks

At a Valentino Beauty house party in London, Colman Domingo served as host and, without much effort, the best-dressed person in the room. His custom Valentino ensemble leaned into the house’s signature boldness while remaining grounded in classic tailoring. The look centered on a sharply cut black tuxedo jacket with satin lapels layered over a jewel-toned purple shirt that immediately pulled focus. The shirt’s subtle sheen and tonal pattern added depth without overwhelming the outfit. Meanwhile, high-waisted black trousers with a fluid drape extended the silhouette, creating a polished and elongated line. A sleek brooch on the lapel, paired with understated jewelry, finished the ensemble with quiet intention. As always, Domingo demonstrated his gift for making formal dressing appear effortless.

On the set of his Only God Can Save Me music video, Adekunle Gold arrived in a custom Deji and Kola ensemble that matched the cinematic tone of the shoot. The foundation was a black pinstripe ensemble, with a long flowing overcoat trimmed with vivid green piping along the lapels and edges that certainly made it a moment. That flash of green against deep black was graphic and deliberate, the kind of design choice that rewards a second look. Underneath, a crisp white shirt and slim black tie kept the look grounded, while sleek black shoes and narrow modern sunglasses provided a confident finish. Against the moody waterfront backdrop, the outfit felt less like clothing and more like a visual statement.

Courtside has quietly become one of the most visible runways in modern sports culture, and Jaren Jackson Jr. clearly understands the assignment. At a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz, he stepped out in a Thom Browne ensemble that captured the brand’s distinctive balance between collegiate tradition and modern couture. A classic black cardigan trimmed with Thom Browne’s signature red, white, and blue stripe layered neatly over a crisp white dress shirt and slim black tie. Sharply tailored black pinstripe trousers elongated his already towering frame, while black-and-white leather brogues added a polished, preppy finish. Subtle jewelry and a clean silhouette completed the look, giving it the same intentional refinement you might expect from a runway presentation. Off the hardwood, his fashion game is very much still in season.