Tyriq Withers may be celebrating the premiere of his new film, Him, but the actor turned to a different movie for his premiere look. “I’m wearing YSL tonight. It has that American Psycho, ’90s classic suit vibe that I love,” he says. While Withers may be on the precipice of Hollywood stardom, his Saint Laurent suit reminds him of his past life as a wide receiver. “To me, it feels like the football armor of suits: sharp, powerful, and a little dangerous,” he says. “It’s clean, structured, and it makes me feel like I’m stepping onto the field, just in a different kind of arena.”
While the actor looked sharp in his sleek suit (with thanks to stylist Jason Bolden), Withers admits he prefers function over form. “Day-to-day, I keep it comfortable. I love oversized sweatshirts and pants—something I can move in, relax in, or even get a workout in if I want to,” he says. But don’t think for a second that he has anything against formalwear. “My personal style is really about balance: I like to feel free and casual in my own space, but when it’s time to show up, I enjoy stepping into that elevated, tailored world.”
Ahead of last night’s Los Angeles premiere, Withers took a moment to celebrate privately with his nearest and dearest. “Getting ready for a premiere is about more than just me. It’s about the people around me, too,” he says. He’s developed a tradition of gathering his friends and family for a toast before he hits the carpet. “It’s our way of grounding the moment and reminding ourselves that there’s only one ‘first time’ for each premiere,” he says. “It’s a tradition that keeps me connected to the people who’ve been there since the beginning, and it turns the night into a shared celebration, not just a personal milestone.”
Below, Tyriq Withers brings Vogue along as he gets ready for the Him premiere.