Man of Style: Taylor Lautner

Before you guys groan or feel a bit old and dirty about it, please hear me out.  I mean, yes, I've become something of a Twilight fangirl, or at least I subscribe to newmoonmovie.org and follow its 10+ updates every day with keen interest.  But seriously.  some time in the past year, I think Taylor Lautner--the fresh-faced, way too young, yet so incredibly and delectably chiseled star of the upcoming Twilight firm--must have gotten himself a stylist in addition to growing up a whole lot.

Because really, what 17-year-old boy knows how to dress himself this well? It only occurred to me rather recently that I've been more and more impressed with Taylor Lautner's ability to look absolutely sharp doing everything from getting the groceries to attending the Teen Choice Awards.  For sure, his affinity for black outerwear can't exactly be called "daring" or "bold," but it's always impeccably tailored, with surprisingly tasteful details that scream TASTE and STYLE and ELEGANCE.

The boy must own about 20 black jackets of all cuts and materials, most of all leather.  Leather bomber jackets, leather motorcycle jackets, even a leather jacket that looks like it's made out of lizard skin.  And lots of jeans - perfectly distressed denim, perfectly faded black jeans, etc.
Some of my favorite elements from the pictures, from left to right:
  • The red-striped collar and cuffs
  • Simple black leather over black t-shirt/pants
  • Beautifully tailored pea coat.  Perhaps Taylor is the only straight guy who can pull of a) a peacoat and b) a popped collar without looking like a total douchebag.  Or maybe you think he looks like a douchebag.  In which case you can keep your thoughts to yourself, thankyouverymuch.
  • Black hoodies on black t-shirt for a decidedly un-frumpy look.
  • Lizard-skin jacket.  'Nuff said.
  • Well-fitted gray shirt over beautifully distressed jeans
  • Waistcoat over beautifully distressed jeans
  • Sharp Calvin Klein collection suit that perfectly suits a high-fashion event
  • Black long coat over black skinny jeans!
  • Black hoodie with all-black Chuck Taylors
  • A dose of black-and-white checks
  • Just the right hint of black-and-white stripes
All photos taken from justjared.com.
14 responses
ok I'll give props for the lizard-skin jacket, but otherwise I think your letting your inner cougar pounce on a dime-a-dozen teeny bopper my friend =P
lol i'm so impressed that you managed to work the twilight obsession into a fashion post. but i do have to admit - those are some sweet jackets. you do know he has many stylists to help him out yeah?  just saying we can't give all credit to this 20-yr old guy...
17 year old, m'dear.  17.
He either has a really good stylist on call 24/7 or he's secretly in the closet.
haha i stand corrected - 'fashionable and not yet legal' it is. :)
i love a man in a well tailored suit (#15).
You know, I wonder a LOT that Taylor might be in the closet. You should see him in TV interviews O_o
Does anyone know where to get that lizard skin jacket and what brand it is?
@Kevin McGann, dang, that jacket is pretty hard to find! I found the one in the first picture (converse by john varvatos) but still haven't found the lizard skin one. I'll keep looking and let you know if I find it!

http://www.80spurple.com/shop/product/6335/4487/converse-by-john-varvatos-men-s-leather-moto-jacket

do you know what brand that striped jacket is (23rd picture)?! ive been wanting to know for sooo long :/
I hear Eminem is being compared to his clothing style now
I'm so impressed that you managed to work the twilight obsession into a fashion post. but i do have to admit - those are some sweet jackets. you do know he has many stylists to help him out yeah? just saying we can't give all credit to this 20-yr old guy

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True he probably has stylists, but I gotta hand it to the guy for looking way more polished than most young men his age.  And I think he's only 18, last time I checked :)
guys i like a lot his style and the jackets, do you know where i can buy anyone?