Sam Claflin wears iconic Armani ‘American Gigolo’ costume at Vogue World Milano

Actor Sam Claflin walked the Vogue World Milano 2026 runway wearing a piece of cinematic and fashion history: the original costume worn by Richard Gere in the 1980 film ‘American Gigolo’.

Designed by Giorgio Armani as part of his spring-summer 1980 collection, the ensemble is credited with revolutionizing men’s tailoring by shifting the silhouette from boxy workwear to a more loose, light, and elegant style. The outfit consists of a greige suede single-breasted jacket with narrow lapels, a white cotton shirt with thin blue stripes, gray wool pleated trousers, and a blue cotton tie featuring yellow stars.

The film’s costuming is widely regarded as a pivotal moment that brought Armani international acclaim and redefined the relationship between garments and the body.