Tom Holland’s Red-Carpet Casual Is Your New Spring Style Inspo

Patient zero for a Hot Knit Spring

February 8, 2022 12:16 pm
Tom Holland in a Paul Smith jumper and pants on the red carpet in Barcelona
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There’s just something about Tom Holland. Perhaps it’s his dashing good looks. Maybe it’s his surprisingly legit acting chops as the newest occupant of the wall-crawling web-head (that’s canonical, look it up) mantle. It could be his guileless, waifish charm — aggravated, no doubt, by the orphaned chimney sweep accent — but we’re inclined to think it has something to do with his sartorial sensibilities, too.

Tom Holland walking in Paul Smith at the Uncharted premier in Barcelona
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Fresh off Sony’s billion-dollar Spider Man: No Way Home success, the brit is making waves with his proclivity for wearing just the right thing: an Oscar-worthy suit here, a Prada campaign there. His most recent look is as clear an indication as any that Peter … er, Tom is in the running for a spot in the holy triumvirate of twenty-something heartthrobs (Timmy, Tommy and Hazza has a nice ring to it, no?).

Photographed at the Barcelona premiere of Uncharted, the leading man’s newest action blockbuster costarring a perfectly-platonic Mark Wahlberg, Holland’s get-up is as concrete an indication as any that young Tom is a cinematic force. And much more importantly, it’s a really easy spring style move to replicate.

two sweaters on a pink background
Left to right: The Elder Statesman Ribbed Stripped Cashmere Sweater ($,1395), COS Open Collar L/S Polo Sweater ($125)
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Just what makes the red carpet look, designed entirely by countryman Paul Smith, ‘fit so good? As we’ve discussed, It doesn’t hurt that the outspoken short king is a certified cutie (Zendaya is never wrong). But the look itself hits all the criteria for perfected spring causals. Most importantly, the sweater — nay, jumper — is relaxed, roomy and loud, with on-trend ink-spilled intrigue that remains firmly on the luxury designer side of the runway-to-Phish merch continuum. You heard it here first; spring 2022 is all about voicey knits. They don’t have to be especially avant-garde, although those are pretty cool, but there’s one for practically every budget, big or small.

Likewise, the modern cut and complementary tonal trousers ensure the get-up reads cohesive and interesting, while remaining business-appropriate. The leather brogues provide the prerequisite (pardon the pun) laced-up touch for a movie premiere, and an excellent watch is really just a cherry on top.

The red-carpet ‘do is just what we want to see for spring; relaxed and causal silhouettes in anything-but-boring colors, textures and fits. And all of it could be yours, sans tousled hair and boyish magnetism. Because as Tom is demonstrating to great effect, a good sweater makes for a great outfit, especially when paired up nicely with some office-ready slacks and shoes. Find the amazing Tom Holland’s kit below.

Steal Tom Holland’s Look:

a black with "ink spill" sloshes sweater on a multi-colored blue-purple background
Paul Smith

Paul Smith “Ink Spill” Wool-Mohair Sweater

A pair of wool drawstring pants in a turquoise blue on a multi-colored blue-purple background
Paul Smith

Paul Smith Stretch-Wool Drawstring-Waist Trousers

a pair of brogue dress shoes in brown leather on a multi-colored blue-purple background
Paul Smith

Paul Smith Leather ‘Collins’ Brogues

a Silver bracelet watch with a blue face on a multi-colored blue-purple background
Nordstrom

Longines 42 mm Spirit Automatic Bracelet Watch

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