Idris Elba is one of those Hollywood stars who simply never fails to deliver on the red carpet. The British actor, who turns 48 today, can rock a suit like no other. In fact, you’ll likely never catch him in a look that’s not perfectly tailored. Over the years, Elba has been consistent in this approach, drawing on a variety of suiting that’s always streamlined but never boring. He will flaunt everything from a gray checkered two-piece with a pageboy cap, to an all-black tux with a bowtie for evening. Even his off-duty look is worthy of the spotlight. It’s why he stands apart from his peers, and has done for the better part of a decade.

He’s not afraid to play with the conventions of tailoring, experimenting with unconventional colors and fabrics while always keeping a perfectly-fitted silhouette. He’s also shown he has a knack for elevated casual wear. He can wear a simple crewneck and trousers on a carpet and somehow make it look like a million dollars. Some of his best style moments in recent times have been at the Met Gala, where he has experimented with bolder finishes. For the 2019 camp-themed ball, for instance, he wore a colorful, printed Versace blazer and kept the rest of the outfit sleek and discreet. After all, the man wears a look—the look never wears him.