Let’s explore together what the very talented and handsome Irish actor Paul Mescal wore to the “Gladiator II” premiere in Sydney.
Stylist: Felicity Kay assisted by Dani Kleinman and Aoife Giblin
Outfit: custom Gucci by Sabato De Sarno
Groomer: Josh Knight
Sunglasses: Gucci
Watch: Cartier
The movie “Gladiator” has often been at the top of my mind because it is a “comfort movie” for my best friend’s family. Her father raves about it all the time and watches it back to back, several times a week (yes, a week).
Needless to say that I was aware of its themes and imagery and as soon as I read that Paul Mescal was going to be one of the main characters in its sequel, I nodded in agreement.
After all, his distinctive body features and his talent fit incredibly well with the whole narrative and he surely was going to be a big push for people to go to see the flick in theaters worldwide–men and women alike.
Here is what the actor wore to the “Gladiator II” movie premiere in Sydney.
Mescal wore a light brown custom Gucci double breasted peak lapel suit reminiscent of a model shown during the Spring 2025 Menswear runway show, paired with a cream men’s shirt with a V neckline and black boots.
While interacting with his fans, he was seen wearing a pair of black Gucci Generation Light rectangular sunglasses with dark grey lenses and a Baignoire de Cartier mini model watch in 18k yellow gold with a beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon and a black varnished calfskin strap.
Many watch lovers will certainly rejoice admiring this little piece of art, that’s how Paul described these cute little watches he’s wearing lately in a Vogue video interview too.
Mescal is very much into undone hair and collaborating with groomer/hairstylist Josh Knight during the press tour for the movie seems to be second nature to him.
Knight refined his mullet and his approach was very unfussy and simple.
According to his stylist Felicity Kay, this being a very prestigious film, made her want to dress him as a leading man, leaning into vintage and Old Hollywood references, but always looking for a better version of the things he already likes.
Of course Kay also wanted to make every premiere stand on its own, hence why she mixed custom designs and different hues, staying true to the actor’s style.
Lately I had the pleasure to watch different interviews by male actors working with female stylists and I was so proud to see the amount of respect these young folks give their female counterparts and how much they value their input–it warmed my heart, and I need these feelings lately.
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Gladiator II is a 2024 epic historical action film directed and produced by Ridley Scott that serves as a sequel to Gladiator (2000).
Written by David Scarpa, from a story he wrote with Peter Craig, the film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Paul Mescal plays the role of Lucius Verus Aurelius. He is the grandson of the former emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Maximus Decimus Meridius.
@elle.aus Paul Mescal just arrived at the #Gladiator2 premiere in Sydney and we will never recover from this interaction 🫠 #paulmescal #redcarpet #gladiator #paulmescaledit #daddy ♬ original sound – ELLE Australia
@paramountau Our Roman Empire…? Paul Mescal at the Australian Premiere of #GladiatorII ♬ original sound – Paramount Pictures
@bazaaraustralia #PaulMescal is in the building! The Irish actor arrives at the Sydney premiere of #Gladiator ♬ original sound – Harper’s BAZAAR Australia
@russhmagazine Everybody behave when you’re around #paulmescal 😏 #gladiator2 #sydney ♬ original sound – RUSSH Magazine
