If you were introduced to Donald Glover through his musical moniker Childish Gambino, you might still associate him with a brown tan APC shearling jacket and loose-neck white t-shirt.
It's the uniform that he wore during the release of his Because The Internet (2013) album, which cemented his place as a musician — and it's the first time that I really started to take note of his style.
Widely accepted as being a genius multi-hyphenate creative, having excelled in music, acting, stand-up comedy, directing, and much more, that APC coat was an early hint that Glover's fashion taste is yet another string that he has in his bow. And since then, things have only gotten wilder.
While Glover's seemingly boundless talent has arguably overshadowed his distinctive sartorial tastes, recent years have made us stand up and count him as one of the best (and sometimes most experimental) dressers around.
Most notably, we have been forced to take note as the 39-year-old steps out in tiny shorts, oversized tailoring, and even a low-cut sheer jumpsuit for Beyonce's Studio 54-themed party. The This Is America singer has slowly become a name to look out for on the red carpet as you know he won't be following the crowd in an understated ensemble — as was most recently proven at the Golden Globes.
Plus, in case that wasn't enough, Glover has appeased us sneakerheads by teaming up with New Balance to design a sneaker capsule.
Basically, there is truly nothing that Donald Glover can't do, and that includes putting together an eye-catching look. Don't believe me? Have a look at some of the 'fits below.
Scroll Down for Some of Donald Glover's Best Outfits
When we said that Glover likes his shorts to fit short, we really meant it. One of many times that the Atlanta native has weighed in on the inseam debate by stepping out in teeny tiny legwear, few people have made short shorts look better.
Shop the look
Mountain Bucket Hat
The North Face
Script Logo Reverse Fleece Crew
Highsnobiety
Suertea Striped Shorts
Atalaye
Chuck 70 Ox
Converse
As we all should, Donald Glover seems to have a love of all things BODE. That includes its custom tailoring, fluffy fleece jackets (there's more on that in a second), and, of course, its signature quilted sets. Showing up to an event for his hit TV show Atlanta, where his character Earn also wears BODE, Glover let the two-piece ensemble do the talking and didn't even throw a t-shirt on underneath.
Shop the look
Courthouse Steps Sateen Jacket
BODE
Courthouse Steps Sateen Trousers
BODE
Tabi Loafer
Maison Margiela
Here is the previously mentioned sherpa jumper moment; Glover always seems to forefront comfort in his looks but it doesn't get much cozier than this. Paired with some wide-leg trousers, white sneakers, and an orange beanie, his BODE jumper is acting as the centerpiece for the look.
Shop the look
Ribbed Wool Beanie
S.N.S. Herning
Fleece Jacket
ROA
Peatt Pants
Dries Van Noten
Stan Smith
adidas
Summer suiting can be difficult to get right, especially when you opt for a short-sleeve blazer/shirt as the only piece you wear on the top half of your look. However, thanks to some oversized proportions and a lemon sorbet colorway, Glover pulls it off effortlessly.
Shop the look
Notch Collar Wrap Shirt
King & Tuckfield
Wide Leg Trouser
King & Tuckfield
Airto Suede Loafers
Officine Creative
We've been fighting the corner for wearing tank tops on their own for a little while now and this outfit is providing ample weight to our argument. Accessorizing with a yellow bucket hat that we've seen Glover in multiple times and a brown leather bag, the multi-hyphenate creative has once again made the art of putting together an outfit look like a doddle.
Shop the look
Ringer Tank Top
SECOND/LAYER
Penny Pants
Dries Van Noten
Shopping Bag
Telfar
Dellow Track Raw Nylon
Stepney Workers Club
Another pastel-suiting moment that came in quick succession to the one shown previously, this time Glover opted for a full pink look and wore a T-shirt under his blazer. Again, the oversized tailoring here makes the outfit.
Shop the look
Single Breasted Blazer
Zegna
Wool T-Shirt
Zegna
Wide Leg Trousers
Zegna
Estiva Loafers
Marsèll
Want to keep browsing? Download the Highsnobiety app for all the hottest products and brands from the Highsnobiety Shop. Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase.
