TikTok has just discovered Willem Dafoe's style A Prada muse since the 1990s, the actor continues to win over the younger generation

If at the age of 68 you manage to earn the title of Drip King on social media, there must be a reason. With Willem Dafoe's return to the big screen in Poor Things!, the new project by director Yargos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, Dafoe has once again become the talk of the town, thanks to editorial shoots and appearances on Hollywood red carpets, as well as the inauguration of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A composed flair but a personality unafraid to challenge itself, with silhouette and color play exploring even the more feminine sphere of fashion, Dafoe's wardrobe seems to have become the new favorite topic of Gen Z, who on X and TikTok enjoy sharing the star's best looks. As a long-time ambassador for Prada, his proactive spirit in the fashion field continues to garner approval from the fashion industry audience, cultivating an ever-growing following.

Dafoe's predisposition to take on roles with extraordinary costumes is reflected in real life, particularly through the long-standing collaboration with Prada. The star joined the brand's universe in the '90s, shortly after being nominated as the worst supporting actor at the Golden Raspberry Awards, with a special appearance in the SS95 campaign, and has been contributing to the narrative of Prada's men's division ever since. Fashion enthusiasts never miss the opportunity to share images of Dafoe, Adrien Brody, and Gary Oldman as models for FW12, and they rejoiced again when, for FW22, the concept was reprised with Kyle McLachlan and Jeff Goldblum. Despite both casts bringing together colossal names in cult cinema, Dafoe continues to be the favorite of the brand's fans, and the reason is simple: he is an artist before a celebrity. Thus, the fashion projects he has embraced over the years evoke a sense of authenticity still missing in the 2024 it-boys' wardrobes. In the internet trend whirlwind, Dafoe manages to leave everyone in awe even in a jacket and tie.