Next week, A24’s highly anticipated Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony Finally came to theaters. It’s a major accomplishment for Dominic Cessa, who plays the late chef during the formative Provincetown summers that first attracted him to restaurant life. And last night, at the film’s New York premiere, the 23-year-old actor arrived in a look that nodded to Bourdain without falling into imitation. no reservation The host’s knack for making sewing easy and effortless.
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“I wanted it to feel like a young Bourdain vibe,” explains Sessa’s stylist Warren Alfie Baker. GQ. “Just relaxed, comfortable and calm.” The look came courtesy of Michael Ryder’s red-hot Celine, whose soft, loose approach to tailoring made for a natural fit. The red flannel shirt is the visual centerpiece: a classic tartan worn spread out and open so low that a little bit of the chest is visible – a styling move that Bourdain himself never ignored. The rest of the outfit followed the same playful philosophy. The wide lapels added a subtle ’70s swagger, while the long, slightly pooled trousers kept the suit from feeling too stiff.
A series of small rebellious choices elevated the organization. The shirt was artistically half-finished. The collar flopped out of the lapels of the jacket. Even the slimline white leather boots seemed both unexpected and intentional, echoing the shine of the flannel and giving another visual kick to the flowing black suit. Neither of those choices would have made much of an impact on him. But together, they felt thoughtful, deliberate, and attentive.
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There was no shortage of good tailoring at the premiere. Sessa’s co-star Stavros Halkias looked extremely retro in a dusty pink suit with some tinted aviators. Even the film’s director, Canadian National Treasure Matt Johnson, traded his signature sweatpants for proper tailoring. But Sessa’s look stood out because it pointed to something Borden understood intuitively: the best tailoring doesn’t always come from following the rules. Sometimes it comes from breaking enough of them.
