Modern style icons - get inspired by the best

When it comes to style icons , the conversation is dominated by names from the past, with the most common names being those from the 1930s, 1960s, and 1970s. It's natural to look back on the glorious past while casting a frown on the present. But, thankfully, inspiring gentlemen still exist. And a handful of them will be remembered for a long time to come, like Steve McQueen or Cary Grant. Here are our top picks, along with tips on what we can all learn from these gentlemen of style.

Jeff Goldblum

Guess how old Jeff Goldblum is… This gentleman lives the life that any of us would want after sixty-five. It is obvious from every cell of his body that he enjoys every day to the fullest. Try googling his pictures, and at first glance you will see that Jeff does not have a wardrobe full of eccentricities that he wears once. He invests in a few proven classics, and combines them. This is what gives him his unique style. Dark jeans, black leather jacket, black T-shirt, black tie and black blazer . That is Jeff Goldblum in a nutshell.

David Gandy

For many, the least known personality on our list at first glance. However, know that David Gandy, as the first male supermodel, is not only known for his constantly perfect appearance, but also for a lifestyle that we can only quietly envy. In between photo shoots, he participates in the historic Mille Miglia race, writes columns for GQ, or manages one of his businesses. Above all, he is a symbol of the modern British gentleman, perfectly representing that suits are not just a boring work uniform. Always perfectly fitted, with simple patterns, David Gandy does not need to draw attention with striking clothing and yet he is always the center of attention. Inspiration: Get inspired by how even a simple, well-fitting suit, shoes, and a solid-colored shirt can work wonders.

Ryan Gosling

Ryan may seem like a sweet idol to 15-year-old girls, but the fact remains that he is undoubtedly one of the best-dressed men of our time. His flawless variations of smart casual style will go down in history as Steve McQueen in a white T-shirt. Ryan Gosling is living proof that you can do it without a jacket. Inspiration: Copy his simple slim suit pants combined with an unconventional top.

Christoph Waltz

We rarely hear about the Viennese as style icons. The combination of Austrian pedantry with an eccentric personality makes Christoph Waltz a guy to whom we tip our hats. His exquisite taste for a perfectly fitting suit combined with an intangible aura make him a man who is impossible not to like. His grandiosity with which he wears a tuxedo is especially exceptional, but after all, he needed to wear it at awards ceremonies such as the BAFTAs and the Oscars many times during his career.