Steal Liam Hemsworth’s Off-Duty Wardrobe

Despite appearing in three editions of The Hunger Games, Liam Hemsworth’s wardrobe doesn’t just contain bodysuits and battle armour. He paid his thespian dues on the set of Neighbours, but has since swapped the soap’s shorts and no shirt look for what we think of as elevated dressing down; comfortable staples tweaked in cut or fabric so they stand out, rather than blend in.

You may not have an A-list stylist – or Miley Cyrus on your arm – but you can still steal the foundations of his look. Not in a Bling Ring way, mind. Rather, by selecting the right pieces, you can make like Liam and mix-and-match. The rugged good looks, however, are tougher to pick up.

Bomber Jacket

Like brother Chris, Liam’s no stranger to the gym. Which can pose outerwear issues, as anything that fits your shoulders flaps around at your waist. He’s wise to jump on the bomber jacket bandwagon: the cropped cut and elasticated waist keeps things decidedly less cape-like.

Burgundy is a punchy alternative to traditional monochrome options, although it’s wise to keep things muted elsewhere. Best paired with black jeans, a plain tee and neutral footwear.

Tee + Jeans

With something this simple, fit is everything. And when you’ve got the physique, that means slim, but not tight; think Bond abroad, not lads.

Wardrobe staples are best offset with subtle details – the square chest pocket and white streak Vans offer enough personality to give basics a lift.

Flannel Shirt

Channelling a look that wouldn’t be out-of-place in District 12, a layered flannel shirt is a masculine classic.

Here, a hint of blue in the checks adds colour without detracting from the straight-outta-woodland look, and the jeans and white tee keep the blue collar vibe going. Hollywood shades notwithstanding.

Monochrome

An all-black look is the perfect foil to summer vibrancy. But when it’s hot, figure-hugging fits = sweat.

So Hemsworth steers boxy: the well-ventilated route to keeping your cool in a murdered-out ensemble. Breeze aside, the real benefit is versatility – anyone can pull off all-black.

Neutral Tones

As the go-to look for any summer wedding, a classic dress shirt paired with stone chinos targets smart-casual with more precision than Independence Day’s aliens hit the White House.

To avoid looking like you’ve simply ditched the tie come 5pm, swap lace-ups for slip-ons; suede loafers or driving shoes keep things out of the office.

Henley Shirt

The henley was born as underwear, but reclaimed as the way for muscle-bound men to melt hearts. Earth tones keep the look simple and lend a hunter-gatherer aesthetic, with rolled-up sleeves for that I’ve-just-been-chopping-wood ruggedness.

Let your bench PB dictate how many buttons you fasten.

Track Jacket

Sportswear is designed for comfort under stress – and nowhere’s more stressful than long-haul. Here, Hemsworth jumps on the athleisure trend, combining his vintage Adidas track top with muted basics for a killer yet comfortable airport look.

Just keep your colours muted and fits slim, to not look like a footballer on the early flight back from a tournament. Unless you’re facing paparazzi, we’d also advise against the sunglasses at night move.

The Best Dressed Men Of The Week

Who: Scott Disick

Where: All-White Fourth Of July Party In Malibu

Members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan might not be known for their impeccable taste, but recent divorcee (and Kourtney’s on-again, off-again ex) Scott Disick has bucked the trend for trash with this sharp all-white get-up.

Linen shirt styled correctly, relatively sober gold accessories and unfailingly classic rounded Wayfarers; we can almost let him off with the personalised ‘Lord Disick’ driving slippers. (Almost.)

Who: Alexander Skarsgård

Where: London

He might be a dab hand at playing a feral man, but Alexander Skarsgård’s off-screen style is anything but untamed.

With this look he offers up a masterclass in both Scandinavian minimalism and how to wear prints. Want to rock a floral shirt but still look smart? Take your cue from this knife-sharp dresser.

(Related: Alexander Skarsgård’s Tarzan Training Regime)

Who: Johannes Huebl

Where: Wimbledon

Johannes Huebl makes yet another best-dressed list, which begs the question – when will he ever put a brogue wrong?

Here, he continues his sartorial winning streak with contrasting suit separates, a complementary tie and pocket square combo and a pair of two-tone double monk-straps. Game, set and match.

(Related: 10 Times Johannes Huebl Killed It)

Who: Niall Horan

Where: Wimbledon

As 1D alum Niall Horan matures, he’s swapping swarms of screaming pre-teens for more sophisticated engagements. Even more refined than his social calendar, however, are the threads on his back.

Here, Horan’s slim-fit dark teal suit meets the occasion’s formal requirements while the combination of a granddad collar and classic kicks makes sure he doesn’t grow up too fast.

Who: A$AP Rocky

Where: Dior Homme SS17 After-Party

A$AP Rocky has become quite the foul-mouthed darling of the fashion pack. Having won fans in Alexander Wang, Gucci and Margiela, he’s recently set his sights on Dior Homme. And where better to school the world on how to rock an embroidered floral bomber than at brand’s official after-party?

A$AP proves his worth by taking a potentially tricky trend and making it seem a breeze to pull off (excepting the thousand-plus price-tag, obviously).

Who: Douglas Booth

Where: Wimbledon

Although a relative Hollywood newcomer, British export Douglas Booth is fast finding his feet in La La Land’s style circles.

This look may seem fairly innocuous, but its success is in its subtlety – the quiet contrast between the blue and black of the suit’s check, the slightly unbuttoned shirt and the timeless tortoiseshell round frame sunglasses. (The borderline hobo beard needs some love, mind.)

The Best Dressed Men Of The Week

Who: Chris Pine

Where: Star Trek Beyond Promo, Sydney

Come the red carpet, come the navy suit. Snore. So thank god for this wake-up call from Chris Pine.

Proving his competency with the colour wheel, this burgundy two-piece is a refreshing take on traditional tailoring. Better yet, the tonal shirt makes those wine notes all the more palatable. We’ll drink to that.

Who: Dave Franco

Where: What Happens Live, Bravo

While we have no idea about the actual show, what does happen live is Dave Franco schooling the world on pared-back tailoring.

This Dsquared2 ensembles hits the traditional suit notes (sharp blazer, slim-fit trousers) with a casual twist – in this case, a fine-knit jumper that breaks up the monochrome. Smart-casual isn’t such a tricky dress code to crack.

Who: Zayn Malik

Where: New York City

Zayn Malik set off in another direction over a year ago, but he’s definitely not lost; in this instance, taking a style cab straight to Compton with layered tees and a simple, pendant chain.

Granted, the bleached jeans are an acquired taste, but then he’s got the confidence that comes with dating a Victoria’s Secret model. Fair play.

Who: Jude Law

Where: Wimbledon Men’s Final 2016

Jude Law has taught us many a style lesson, his most recent being the strengths of all-white in summer.

Suiting up usually means black or navy, tie and pocket square, loafer or Derby – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Law proves the Wimbledon dress code needn’t mean dull, thanks to tonal blue accents and luxury linen. Advantage, Law.

Who: Michael K. Williams

Where: New York

If your response to a hot restaurant reservation is still Patrick Bateman tailoring, it’s time you found a more modern style icon. Michael K Williams’ bike-ready zip-up keeps things comfortable, but pressed trousers mean no stink-eye from the maître d’.

On paper, it’s an odd pair. On Williams, the muted palette pulls top and bottom together. Although anyone who’s not starred in the greatest TV show ever made should dial back on the jewellery. A man got to have a code.

Who: Justin Timberlake

Where: 2016 ESPY Awards

N*Sync alumnas Justin Timberlake may be more familiar with falsettos than five-second violations, but that didn’t swamp his style when presenting Kobe Bryant with a gong at the ESPY Awards.

A relaxed chocolate suit nods to The Great Gatsby, with a textured knitted tie and a sharp polka dot pocket square to finish. Those double denim memories fade more every day.

Who:Tom Hiddleston

Where: Australia

Does this monochrome look make up for that ‘I Love T.S’ tee? Almost.

A classic crew neck, tucked into slim-fit jeans and anchored with a leather belt and brogues might not be the most groundbreaking outfit, but it’s proof that all-black-errrthing always works.

Zachary Quinto’s Best Style Moves (And What You Can Learn From Them)

Zachary Quinto is something of a trailblazer. In addition to being one of the few Hollywood stars who’ve publicly come out, he’s played everything from a brain-harvesting mutant in Heroes, to an Emmy-winning turn as a manipulative psychiatrist in American Horror Story.

He’s even – dare we say it – made Star Trek cool again. And that adaptability extends off-screen as well.

Quinto’s Spock is still all pointy ears and bowl cuts, but the star’s personal style is more Ralph Lauren than Lloyd Christmas. To mark the USS Enterprise’s latest venture in Star Trek Beyond, we’ve unpicked Quinto’s sharpest looks from recent years. Go boldly into better dressing.

Fine Wining

Tonal tailoring is the smart way to stand out without ignoring dress codes.

On paper, the combination of tan leather brogues, a navy tie and Shiraz-coloured suiting might seem ridiculous. But the wine shades are subtle enough to drink in. Chin chin.

Keeping Up With The Quintos

Proving that Balmain isn’t all bodycon and Kardashians, Quinto wears this sharp geometric jumper with ease.

All-black everywhere else means his look pops, without having to consult a colour wheel. The wire-rimmed glasses and silver toe cap boots sing a statement note.

Cuban Missile

An actor’s calendar may be full of events that demand suiting, but Quinto is quick to jump on the Cuban collar shirt at the more casual Nantucket Film Festival.

Summer’s biggest trend is best paired with muted staples (in this case, cropped navy chinos and brown Derbies), which allows the sophisticated print to speak for itself.

Uniform Blues

Blue is a man’s best friend and Quinto is only one Oxford shirt away from a full-blown relationship.

Menswear’s most versatile hue not only sits well with almost any other colour, it also complements most skin tones. So, if you’re on the pastier side, try mixing and matching shades of sky, eggplant, navy and royal blue – then anchor with your best white trainers. #BFF.

Style Veteran

Tucking your polo into chinos is a move more vintage than your grandpa, but it hasn’t aged since the days of healthy smoking adverts and food rationing.

Better yet, Quinto revitalises the classic formula by contrasting a deep blue top with terracotta trousers. The right way to respect your elders.

Rank And Style

Black tie is the most rigid dress code to navigate, but Quinto makes his own mark with a rounded cravat, in lieu of the done-to-death bow tie.

It’s the subtle alterations which prove that the devil really is in the red carpet detail.

Deep Space Fine

All-black-everything always flatters, but it can also flatten – with no colour contrast, your look ends up uniform (read: boring).

Quinto does the smart thing by combining textures: a slubby jacket, a rich cotton Henley and some shimmer from that pocket square and those gleaming shoes. The result? Monochromes with black hole depth.