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George Cortina styles Hollywood’s top three leading men Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Patterson for GQ’s Summer 2026 cover, celebrating Christopher Nolan’s most aspiring film to date, The Odyssey. The feature brings together the most compelling men as they demonstrate physical demands, creative challenges, and a transformative experience to bring Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s classic tale to life.
For Matt Damon, George Cortina dives into a timeless masculinity with a level of quiet confidence. Damon is a veteran actor who is leading the film as Odysseus, his wardrobe needs to emphasize and reflect maturity, authority, and strength. Cortina wanted clean tailoring, structured silhouettes, and understated luxury which led him to use brands with sophisticated fabrics like Adon, Craig Green, Aubero and Balmain. Cortina wanted to reinforce Damon’s position as the lead male role and esteemed actor in Hollywood. The styling is effortless instead of flashy by using a palette of earthy, muted and neutral tones which overall allowed Damon’s experience and presence to take center stage
Tom Holland’s looks are more playful and youthful but still embodies modern menswear. Holland is the next generation of Hollywood actors therefore his wardrobe feels relaxed, approachable, and contemporary. Cortina wanted to mix sophistication with ease; he did this with Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Adon. Cortina carried on with the neutral tones but added a layer of charisma to match Holland’s energy. The styling marks a visual transition from youthful celebrity to established actor.
For Robert Pattinson, Cortina embraces a more unconventional direction. Pattinson has built a career on choosing unexpected roles that can be challenging, Cortina wanted to express that through the styling. He used relaxed proportions, textured fabrics, and fashion forward details to capture his edge but still maintaining the elevated sophistication that is expected from a GQ cover story. Many of the same brands were used to style him like Adon, Aubero, and Balmain. The result of the cover feels modern, rebellious but most important very tailored to Pattinson’s individuality.
George Cortina is a part of Exposure NY’s styling division. Exposure NY is a photography/styling agency in New York City.
