In a world packed full of superheroes, it’s no easy feat to stand out from the crowd, but Chadwick Boseman is on-trend in every way possible. He’s both the leading man in a movement to strengthen Hollywood diversity, and a real-life champion of menswear, with bold personal style that doesn’t need Spandex to turn heads.

You’ll be hard pressed to find a picture of the Black Panther star not owning the showbiz world with some sleek, distinguished, and refreshingly unpredictable getup. He’s a master of non-boring tailoring, looks good in prints most people would run a mile from and makes left-field choices look elegant.

Not many style heroes wear capes, but we reckon Boseman could pull it off.

The Look

Putting a contemporary, unexpected twist on classic tailoring is a big part of Chadwick Boseman’s style when the cameras are on him, but his greatest assets are flair and the confidence to carry big looks.

Creative cuts, animal prints, statement blacks, tonal suits, and catwalk-level urban streetwear all feature in his look (Versace is a brand he wears again and again), but Boseman brings them down to earth with natural elegance. He’s bold, yes, but too refined to be ostentatious.

Inspiration: Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Goldblum

Go-To Brands: Givenchy, Ermenegildo Zegna, Versace

Follow Him: @chadwickboseman

Boots Made For Talking

Chadwick Boseman is a fashion risk taker – as any man with an eye on style will agree, that’s not up for debate. He’s rarely seen out and about in a pedestrian ‘fit, but you can’t rip up the rule book every day.

Here, his look is all about pared down autumnal style – a traditionally masculine combo of chunky roll neck knitwear and enviably straight grey trousers. It’s a look that would match just about any footwear, from sensible shoes to more casual sneakers.