European audiences finally got a look at the newest caped crusader as The Batman premiered in London. That meant the stars of the film were all there, too, with actor/model/spokesman Robert Pattinson getting the full red carpet treatment before his debut as Bruce Wayne.
Now, in the world of high fashion, Pattinson’s choice to wear an oversized suit on the red carpet was seen as just the latest installment of Pattinson’s distinct personal taste.
Here’s how Liam Hess of Vogue described the outfit:
“Pattinson wore a look designed by Luke and Lucie Meier for Jil Sander—and with the couple’s reputation for delivering slick but playful riffs on tailoring staples, it was a match made in red carpet heaven. Pattinson’s oversized gray suit carried all of the grunge-inspired flair the actor likes to bring to the classic red carpet suit, worn with a sleek black turtleneck, minimalist leather boots, and a thick silver chain bracelet by Chrome Hearts.”
The bat and the cat. The duo Gotham needs. #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/c3arz9st29
— WarnerBrosUK (@WarnerBrosUK) February 23, 2022
Once the outfit made its way over to NBA Twitter, however, basketball fans could only assume Pattinson had traveled back in time to attend the 2003 Draft.
Why does Robert Pattinson look like a 2003 NBA draft pick? https://t.co/XfRnvAordk
— David Allen (@Doc_Texas) February 25, 2022
Robert Pattinson is out here dressed like a 2003 NBA Draft pick https://t.co/6PuI00COok
— Tracksuit Black Mafia (@RealMYoung23) February 25, 2022
pick #1 nba draft select for detroit pistons robert pattinson https://t.co/3Lvh6DLQnV
— D. 🗺 (@ddougrax) February 25, 2022
Robert Pattinson: I want an early 2000's NBA draft look.
Tailor: Say no more. https://t.co/N36SkmMRIE pic.twitter.com/Rr4JTP6Ewf
— W.E.B Du Bois 2 Men (@gr8tvaluebiggie) February 23, 2022
Dwyane Wade critiques 2003 NBA draft suits: 'We was in a baggy era.' https://t.co/MOYSu58VI0 pic.twitter.com/ri47kkpAxb
— theScore (@theScore) February 20, 2020
Robert Pattinson arriving at the 2003 NBA Draft? https://t.co/AtH9mkWIgU
— Tom Levy (@JustTomLevy) February 25, 2022
Rob out here dressed like he just got drafted by the nuggets in 2002 https://t.co/K6VSaeQ9la
— aaron. (@ayroned) February 24, 2022
Lest we forget, the 2003 NBA draft class featured LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Chris Kaman, Kirk Hinrich, Nick Collison, David West, Boris Diaw, Josh Howard, Kyle Korver and Mo Williams.
Hopefully the new Batman film will be just as good and Pattinson is paying homage to the greats who wore baggy suits before him.
