Against a dramatic backdrop of Gothic lettering and stark black-and-white design, actorNicholas Houltbrought heightened sartorial drama to the Berlin world premiere of "Nosferatu," wearing an ensemble from theDior Men_Fall 2024_collection that crystallized the evening's dark romance. The premiere, held ahead of the film's Christmas Day release, transformed the traditional red carpet moment into an exercise in modern Gothic luxury.
In a masterful display ofKim Jones**'**vision for_Dior Men_, a commanding black wool and mohair coat cut a striking silhouette against the premiere's theatrical setting. The layered look, featuring immaculately tailored black silk canvas trousers and a fluid black shirt, illustrated Jones' dexterity at blending historical references with contemporary sophistication. Leather derbies by the French fashion house completed the considered composition.
The monochromatic palette resonates particularly with the film's heritage as a landmark of German Expressionist cinema. In**Robert Eggers'**highly anticipated reimagining, Hoult portrays Thomas Hutter, a young realtor whose fateful journey to Transylvania sets the story in motion. His premiere ensemble, rich in textural interplay between wool, silk, and leather, creates subtle depth that echoes the chiaroscuro aesthetic central to both F.W. Murnau's 1922 original and Eggers' new interpretation.
The styling elevated the look further with clean, swept-back hair and minimal accessories, allowing the architectural elements of Jones' design to command focus. This sartorial restraint mirrors Hoult's nuanced performance as Hutter, a role that director Eggers specifically envisioned for the actor after their first meeting following_The Witch_.
The Berlin premiere continues_Dior's_legacy of dressing cinema's most compelling moments, while reinforcing the house's ability to capture zeitgeist through masterful tailoring. For Hoult, who will next be seen as Superman inJames Gunn's upcoming film, this elegant yet haunting look proves a fitting choice for a film that promises to redefine vampire cinema for a new generation.
For more about 'Nosferatu,' read Deadline'sexclusive interviewwith the cast and director and watch the thrilling trailer below.