Hollywood's finest gathered at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on Saturday night for the 13th annual Art+Film Gala, where Nicholas Hoult demonstrated the enduring appeal of classic menswear in a masterfully tailored Dior Men ensemble by Kim Jones.
The "Sands" actor cut a striking figure in a Dior Men black velvet and silk peak lapel tuxedo. The ensemble, which perfectly balanced luxury and restraint, showcased Kim Jones's expertise in contemporary formal wear, with the velvet adding rich texture against the silk lapels' subtle sheen.
Standing amid LACMA's iconic Urban Light installation, Hoult's choice of attire paid subtle homage to Hollywood's golden age while firmly embracing modern sophistication. The architectural backdrop of the museum's classical columns provided a fitting frame for the tuxedo's precise lines and careful proportions.
The actor's look exemplified the Dior Men approach to evening wear: impeccable tailoring elevated by thoughtful material combinations. The velvet tuxedo, paired with a classic black shirt and cummerbund, demonstrated how traditional formal elements can feel thoroughly contemporary when executed with precision.
This LACMA appearance continues Hoult's impressive run of carefully curated formal wear choices this season. Just days earlier at AFI Fest, Hoult demonstrated his versatility in both Bottega Veneta for the "Juror #2" screening and another Kim Jones creation for "The Order" premiere. While those selections played with patterns and proportions to mirror his characters' complexities, his Dior velvet tuxedo at LACMA embraced pure classical refinement.
The evening served as another testament to the actor's evolving relationship with European luxury houses, particularly his affinity for Kim Jones's vision at Dior Men. As the worlds of art, cinema, and fashion converged at LACMA, Hoult's choice of attire reinforced the enduring dialogue between Hollywood and French high fashion, proving that sometimes the most powerful statements come wrapped in timeless elegance.
