Paul Mescal appeared on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ on Wednesday, chatting about his experience filming ‘Gladiator II,’ including how director Ridley Scott let him try his hand at some stunts—though thankfully, not all of them.
But let’s address the elephant in the room: his suit.
If you’re anything like me, you’re side-eyeing this stunning Simone Rocha Spring 2025 look, and wondering why it didn’t debut at the LA premiere of ‘Gladiator II’. Where was this energy for the red carpet?
Yes, Paul is a Gucci ambassador and, understandably, had to represent the brand for the premiere. But this Simone Rocha suit, with its striking red and green floral crystal embellishments, feels like it was made for a moment as grand as a movie premiere.
The embellishments alone are enough to make your heart skip a beat. They elevate the suit from “well-tailored” to “jaw-dropping” in the most unexpected way. It’s bold yet refined, a balance that isn’t always easy to pull off, but Simone Rocha nailed it.
It marries a playful nod to his Irish roots, paired with the modern drama that we love to see Paul embrace.
I can’t help but wonder what could’ve been if this look had graced a premiere red carpet. For now, though, we’ll take this as an impactful late-night moment.
Stylist: Felicity Kay.
Credit: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS / Vogue.com
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