Lately, it feels like Adrien Brody is simply everywhere. One moment, he’s dazzling on the red carpet at Hollywood’s most prestigious award shows; the next, he’s striding down fashion runways like he was born for it. And honestly, we’re not mad about it. The leading man of the critically acclaimed The Brutalist is now adding ‘fashion muse’ to his already impressive CV. For COS’s SS25 campaign, Brody—alongside a cast of impossibly chic models—serves the kind of effortless elegance we wish we could pull off after a sleepless night.
Adrien Brody in The Brutalist – No Big Deal, Just Ten Oscar Nominations
Yes, you read that right. The Brutalist has been nominated for ten Academy Awards. Casual. The film follows a Hungarian Jewish architect who flees post-war Europe to chase the American Dream, a concept that feels more and more like an elusive fantasy. Upon arrival in the U.S., he lands a career-defining project with a wealthy Pennsylvania industrialist, with lots of drama in between, and finally, his talent is given the space to shine.
Adrien Brody, The COS Star – Coincidence? We Think Not.
And when we thought Brody couldn’t get any cooler, COS goes and puts him in their latest campaign. And where do they shoot it? Oh, just in front of an architectural icon, the Ravenscourt Hospital building in Hammersmith, London. Designed in 1933 by Scottish modernist Thomas S. Tait, this Grade II-listed Art Deco masterpiece is the perfect setting for a campaign that oozes classic, timeless sophistication. It’s almost like architecture is Brody’s unofficial co-star in everything he does.
COS SS25 – Because Good Design, Like Good Fashion, Never Gets Old
Brody is photographed wearing a navy shadow-stripe double-breasted unstructured suit, delivering that kind of effortless nonchalance we tell ourselves we embody while wearing an oversized blazer. He also models a moss-green chore coat and pleated khakis—paired, of course, with penny loafers. Just imagine the Pinterest-worthy street-style moments this will inspire.
The collection stays true to COS’s DNA—clean lines, impeccable tailoring, and wardrobe essentials that will never go out of style. Think soft beiges, warm browns, deep blues, muted greens, and crisp whites—basically, the colour palette of our most aesthetically pleasing daydreams.
Captured by photographer Karim Sadli, the campaign features not just Brody but also Clément Chabernaud, Taemin Park, Badhiel Nyang, Mona Tougaard, Rianne Van Rompaey, and Jiahui Zhang—because one stunning face is never enough.
As for womenswear? Expect billowing shirts, sharply tailored trench coats, fluid blazers, and delicately draped tops. Perfect for those in-between spring days when layering is both a necessity and an art form.
Conclusion – The Brody Effect
Adrien Brody has mused that his character’s creative drive in The Brutalist mirrors his own journey as an actor. “Any artistic person, I think, can relate to the struggle and yearning to create a body of work and leave behind something of great meaning,” he says. And frankly, we couldn’t agree more. Whether it’s a film, a collection, or just the perfect pair of pleated trousers, staying relevant in the creative world is always a challenge. But let’s be honest—Brody makes it look like a walk in the park.
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