Patrick Schwarzenegger Channels ‘Terminator 2’ Style at GQ Men of the Year 2025
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A striking homage to his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic role in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, defined Patrick Schwarzenegger’s appearance at the GQ Men of the Year 2025 party. The 26-year-old White Lotus star embraced the ’90s Hollywood red carpet aesthetic with a bold and meticulously crafted ensemble.
The annual GQ Men of the Year celebration, known as MOTY 30, set a dress code calling for a nostalgic return to ’90s Hollywood glamour, and Schwarzenegger delivered a memorable interpretation.
A Look Straight From the Future
Schwarzenegger’s outfit was a near-perfect recreation of his father’s look from the 1991 action classic. He sported a heavyweight leather biker jacket, paired with matching leather trousers, classic Cuban heel boots, and signature Wayfarer shades. The entire look, however, wasn’t a direct raid of Arnold’s closet; it was sourced from Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford collection. One observer quipped it was easy to imagine the younger Schwarzenegger requesting his father’s entire wardrobe – and motorcycle – for the occasion.
The actor subtly elevated the ensemble, demonstrating his own fashion sensibility. While the Terminator famously wore a gray cotton T-shirt, Schwarzenegger opted for a matching leather crewneck. A gleaming Santos de Cartier watch completed the look, adding a touch of modern sophistication.
Red Carpet Banter and a Playful Tribute
On the red carpet, Schwarzenegger engaged with Chris Black and Jason Stewart, co-hosts of the MOTY livestream. When asked about the practicality of wearing a full leather outfit, Schwarzenegger responded with a characteristic grin, stating, “Nothing, brother, I let it squeak all over.”
The playful exchange continued when Stewart presented Schwarzenegger with a notecard, requesting he read an In-N-Out order in his father’s distinctive voice. Schwarzenegger politely declined, laughing and acknowledging that the paternal tribute act had its limits.
This appearance underscores the enduring influence of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s style and the power of intergenerational fashion inspiration.
