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AIBU to think that Tom Holland in GQ looks like a wide boy from the 70s/80s

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Wills · 20/11/2021 21:12

I’ve just been reading through the free articles on apple news and because my kids adore Tom Holland I thought I’d open and have a look. Sheesh, he’s adopted a look straight out of the book of men my mother would tell me to avoid. The kind of men that would feel the chat line “get your coat, you’ve pulled” was fab. I’m 52 and to be honest if you worn born after 1983 you’ve probably never come across this sort of ‘look and this has no relevance to you, but if you’re older - do you agree??? It’s weird how fashions come around again and again, so whilst my kids think something is ultra fashionable I might think my granny would have worn it. So whatever else this is not a comment on Tom Holland’s fashion sense cos if he’s in GQ then presumably he’s been attired appropriately, but bloody hell he looks like a wide boy straight out of the 70s/80s. Anyone agree? If you’re younger please please don’t vote! This is about how fashion goes around in circles and not a comment on Tom Holland looking awful or not. But its weird having to see fashion repeating itself so quickly - is this because of the internet, because a new fashion can be distributed globally so fast? Would love a discussion, but equally accept everyone may not be so fascinated! I’m a psychology grad - always examine society!

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thisplaceisweird · 20/11/2021 21:17

He looks great, I love that style on men, so much more polished than scruffy jeans and trainers! Bear in mind that it's editorial so highlighting the edgier end of fashion.

FlibbertyGiblets · 20/11/2021 21:18

It's the car (Audi Quattro or similar).

thisplaceisweird · 20/11/2021 21:19

This style has been around in 'high fashion' for men for a while, e.g. YSL and Gucci menswear... People like Harry Styles and Tom Holland mean more people are seeing these editorial fashion shoots

ShinyMe · 20/11/2021 21:23

I'm never entirely sure I know who Tom Holland is. I think I keep expecting sweet little Tom Hollander who is lovely, and then get disappointed when it's not him.

Blankscreen · 20/11/2021 21:24

My dad Han Audi like that! I loved it.

Anyway he looks very 'White Gold'

stalkersaga · 20/11/2021 21:26

Hoo boy, it sort of is that look, yeah. Very Seventies. But that's in now, and a GQ lead interview is always going to be working a defined style edge.

I'm not saying I like it (his cute little head looks all wrong on the top) but I'm not instinctively revolted.

stalkersaga · 20/11/2021 21:28

Aw bugger, that was 100% the wrong photo.

AIBU to think that Tom Holland in GQ looks like a wide boy from the 70s/80s
Mjjbgfessrgb · 20/11/2021 21:28

This one?

AIBU to think that Tom Holland in GQ looks like a wide boy from the 70s/80s
stalkersaga · 20/11/2021 21:30

No, that's the right photo. The first one is some random model off my IG Blush

RosaRosaRosaRosa · 20/11/2021 21:30

@Whatisautogynophilia

This one?
He looks like he's going to perform an ice dancing routine.
Mjjbgfessrgb · 20/11/2021 21:31

I think he would look overdressed compared to the young people I know, the trousers are awful but I can overlook the rest. Born after 1983 though.

WhatHoMarjorie · 20/11/2021 21:32

he looks like a teenage ballroom dancer who's had a heavy night

WhatHoMarjorie · 20/11/2021 21:33

I was born in 77 and I think I'm a smidge too young to remember this look first time around

Nitgel · 20/11/2021 21:35

@ShinyMe

I'm never entirely sure I know who Tom Holland is. I think I keep expecting sweet little Tom Hollander who is lovely, and then get disappointed when it's not him.
Grin me too. No idea who Tom Holland is.
ToykotoLosAngeles · 20/11/2021 21:36

Eh, I've looked at the shoot complete with brown stripy chair and grubby pub, and it seems to be more of a '70s themed shoot in what is basically a very accurate costume. I'm not sure it's really a reflection of fashion as such?

WhatHoMarjorie · 20/11/2021 21:37

Tom Holland is Tom Hollander's son. And Tom Hollander is the son of Tom Hollandest.

GuyFawkesDay · 20/11/2021 21:40

See I cannot think of Tom Holland without seeing this in my head.....

He's a helluva dancer.

ToykotoLosAngeles · 20/11/2021 21:40

This is the best example I think. He looks like Del Boy.

AIBU to think that Tom Holland in GQ looks like a wide boy from the 70s/80s
DaisyNGO · 20/11/2021 21:40

Do you mean these pics?

www.gq.com/story/tom-holland-superhero-of-the-year-2021

I LOVE a wide boy but none of these looks are saying that to me.

Talisin · 20/11/2021 21:41

He’s the star of the all time greatest episode of Lip Synch Battle is who he is. Also currently Spider-Man.

lawnotorder · 20/11/2021 21:41

I had no idea that was his dad

WhatHoMarjorie · 20/11/2021 21:41

Very Corinne Day inspired photography style.

stalkersaga · 20/11/2021 21:42

@ToykotoLosAngeles

This is the best example I think. He looks like Del Boy.
I actually think that one's the closest to actual fashion at the moment. Tragically, the 70s are most definitely back, with various women's brands trying to sell crocheted vests that were hideous then and are hideous now.
Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 20/11/2021 21:42

@WhatHoMarjorie

Tom Holland is Tom Hollander's son. And Tom Hollander is the son of Tom Hollandest.
Grin
steff13 · 20/11/2021 21:42

@GuyFawkesDay

See I cannot think of Tom Holland without seeing this in my head.....

He's a helluva dancer.

Same. It gives me a lot of...feelings. 🔥