When people talk about great film wardrobes, Ocean’s Eleven is never far from the conversation, and a big reason for that is Brad Pitt.
His character, Rusty Ryan, never looks like he is trying too hard, and looks damn good doing so. The highlight is the diagonal suiting, tailored perfectly to his build and looking sharp for all occasions.
Hereโs what weโve learnt from Rustyโs fashion choices and how you can replicate it.
Rusty is introduced early in the film, just minutes after George Clooneyโs Danny Ocean walks free from prison. The cut takes us to Los Angeles where Rusty is leaning against a classic convertible in a car park, eating nachos and teaching poker. It is a relaxed entrance, but the focus is heavy on what heโs wearing.
That first suit sets the tone for everything that follows.
The Diagonal Suiting
The first suit Rusty wears is still one of the most talked about suits in modern film. It is double breasted but instead of a straight button layout, the front wraps across his body and closes on a diagonal line. Four buttons run from the top right of his chest down toward his left hip, creating a sharper, tailored angle.
The suit was made by Los Angeles tailor Dominic Gherardi, with overall wardrobe direction by costume designer Jeffrey Kurland. The fabric is a rich chocolate brown wool, plain and clean, letting the cut do the talking. The jacket sits close to Pittโs frame, shaped through the body with curved darts.
Details were paid attention to here. The shoulders are lightly padded and extend just past his natural shoulder line. The jacket length drops lower than most modern suits, reaching closer to his fingertips. There are slanted flap pockets at the hips and no breast pocket at all, adding to how unusual the design is. The cuffs feature four working buttons, all left undone.
The trousers match the jacket perfectly. Flat front, mid rise, straight through the leg with a full break at the hem. Side adjusters replace a belt, keeping everything clean. There are no rear pockets, again stripping things back to the essentials.
Instead of a white shirt, Rusty wears a silver grey shirt with a subtle texture. It catches the light but never looks flashy and the collar is wide and confident. The look they go for here is similar to Harvey Specterโs suits, which often have wider collars and full windsor tie knots for a more dominant figure.
Pittโs tie is silver satin with soft diagonal striping, as we just mentioned itโs wide enough to feel bold but doesnโt last long before Rusty casually removes it and leaves it behind, as if it was never that important to begin with.
Why the Suit Works
This suit works because it matches the character. Rusty is sharp, quick, and always a step ahead. The diagonal front mirrors that sense of movement and the open cuffs and relaxed shirt stop it from feeling precious.
What is interesting is how wearable it still feels. On paper, a diagonal double breasted suit in brown wool sounds risky. But the reality is when worn with confidence it actually looks class.
The Second Diagonal Suit
Later in the film, Rusty appears in a second suit using the same diagonal pattern, this time in a navy herringbone wool. It shows up during a scene where Matt Damonโs Linus gives Rusty a rundown on casino boss Andy Garciaโs character.
The cut is identical, but the colour shifts the mood a little, with navy makes it quieter and more traditional. The shirt changes too as it moves to a soft blue green tone, paired with a matte teal tie. Once again, the cuffs are worn open.
Rusty's Broader Style
Outside of the suits, Rustyโs wardrobe stays just as consistent. He wears slim knit polos, relaxed shirts, soft jackets, and tailored trousers that always sit properly. Colours stay muted like browns, blues, greys, and soft greens.
Accessories are kept simple, like a slim silver watch on a metal bracelet, silver rings, or eyewear that reminds us of the Paul Newman sunglasses era.
There is also a sense of ease in how he wears everything. Shirts are often unbuttoned and jackets stay open which relaxes his look in the more casual moments of the film.
The short blonde hair completes the picture. It is neat and the key here is that it isnโt styled within an inch of its life. Keeping this simple also increases the focus on his tailoring.
Brad Pittโs fashion in Oceanโs Eleven is one of the best examples of modern menโs style done right, take notes from him and emulate them into your own wardrobe