Stanley Tucci shares some of his style icons, and honestly, they make perfect sense
The Devil Wears Prada actor’s answer reflects the kind of style men actually admire once they stop chasing trends.
Stanley Tucci has become one of the most consistently well-dressed men in entertainment, but part of what makes his style work is its effortless nature. Now, Tucci’s opening up a little more about the men whose style he admires most, and honestly, his choices explain a lot about his own approach to dressing. Here’s what he said in a recent interview with Greatest Hits UK.
Tucci shares whose style he admires most
The discussion started with a reference to Meryl Streep’s now-viral comment that Tucci has an “elegance to his heterosexuality.” The compliment may have sounded funny, but it captured why people are so captivated with Tucci’s style. He’s masculine without being sloppy, elegant without looking bland, and polished without seeming like he spent the whole afternoon building an outfit.
The interviewer then asked who his style icons are.
Tucci paused and said, “You know who I love? I think David Beckham dresses beautifully. Guy Ritchie, beautifully dressed.” When the interviewer added, “And obviously yourself,” Tucci played along, answering, “Darling,” before the interviewer closed the moment by calling him “dapper, as always.”
Tucci didn’t name men who were known for loud fashion or attention-seeking red-carpet risks. He named two men whose style, like his own, is built around confidence, fit, restraint, and knowing what works.
Polished style without looking stiff
David Beckham makes complete sense as a Tucci pick because Beckham figured out years ago how to evolve past flashy celebrity fashion. Early in his career, Beckham experimented with everything. Leather looks, heavily styled outfits, trend-heavy pieces, all of it. But over time, his wardrobe became much more refined. Now he mostly sticks to tailoring, structured coats, knit polos, simple trousers, boots, and classic menswear staples.
What’s most important is that Beckham still looks relaxed wearing them, and that’s where his and Tucci’s styles align. Neither man dresses in a way that feels overly precious or fashion-obsessed. The clothes fit properly, the grooming is clean, and the overall look feels natural instead of performative. Many men eventually realize that dressing well usually means consistency. Beckham figured that out years ago, and Tucci clearly appreciates it.
The rugged, old-school influence
Stanley Tucci mentioning Guy Ritchie as a style icon might not have been the most expected, but it still makes sense. Ritchie’s style is more rugged and traditionally British. Tweed jackets, textured fabrics, earthy colors, boots, flat caps, and countryside tailoring. It’s all polished, but not polished in a Hollywood way. There’s still some roughness to it. It’s that balance that probably appeals to Tucci because his own style works the same way.
Even when he’s dressed formally, he rarely looks overly slick. There’s always something grounded about it. Ritchie also represents a version of masculinity that feels comfortable in its own skin. His style doesn’t seem to be trying to attract attention. It looks lived in and natural. That’s probably the biggest connection between all three men.
What Tucci’s answer says about men’s fashion
What ties all of Tucci’s answers together is that none of these men dress in a way that feels overly calculated. David Beckham, Guy Ritchie, and Tucci himself all lean toward the same core idea: classic clothes, proper fit, and confidence matter more than chasing trends. That’s why Tucci has become such a style reference point for so many men over the past few years, especially his recent looks for The Devil Wears Prada 2. His style is mature in a way that’s become uncommonly individual. He’s not trying to look younger than he is, and he’s not dressing for attention online. Everything is typically understated, but intentional.
Even the way he described Beckham and Ritchie was different. He didn’t say they were fashionable, he said they dressed “beautifully.” That wording tells us he cares more about presentation, detail, and consistency. There’s elegance to it, sure, but there’s also ease. Many men’s fashions today feel aimed at going viral, so that kind of simplicity stands out more than ever. Tucci’s “elegance” is the kind of style that comes from knowing exactly who you are and not overcomplicating it.
