Colman Domingo Calls His Red Carpet Style 'Effortlessly Luxurious' — and Hints at an Epic Oscars Look (Exclusive)

Colman Domingowill be one to watch at this year’sAcademy Awards— but we already knew that. In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, Feb. 14, the 55-year-old actor opens up about his “feeling”-centric personal style, which has cemented him as one to watch on every awards show red carpet —including the Oscars. When asked how he defines his style, Domingo first gives props to his styling duoWayman and Micahand “their team of phenomenal assistants,” all of whom have helped the star “work [his style] out” throughout years of creative partnership.

Colman Domingo Continues His Flawless Awards Season Style Streak in Custom Valentino at the 2025 Golden Globes

Colman Domingo at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Colman Domingois never one to shy away from making a statement with fashion. Per usual his accessories were also on point. This time, he wore Valentino Garavani and Boucheron pieces to complement his look. Colman Domingo at the 2025 Golden Globes.Amy Sussman/Getty Amy Sussman/Getty Domingo consistently landed on best dressed lists in 2024, becoming known for his sophisticated and daring style.

Colman Domingo Continues His Masterclass in Sharp Suiting in a Contrasting Valentino Look at 2025 SAG Awards

Colman Domingo arrives in style at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.Photo:Emma McIntyre/WireImage Emma McIntyre/WireImage Colman Domingo’s style streak is going strong. The actor arrived at the2025 SAG Awardsas both a nominee, presenter and one-to-watch on the carpet. He delivered another noteworthy menswear moment in a Valentino look featuring a cream blazer with a longer hemline and black trousers. He accessorized his white shirt with a black bow tie and a patterned green scarf with fringed ends.

Colman Domingo Reveals Denzel Washington's 'Great Pearl' of Advice Before He Made Oscar History (Exclusive)

Colman Domingois the first performer to score back-to-back Best Actor Oscar nominations sinceDenzel Washingtonearned the honor forFencesandRoman J. Israel Esq. in 2017 and 2018. As Domingo — nominated last year forRustinand this year forSing Sing— finds himself in the midst of another competitive awards season, he can’t help but think about words of wisdom Washington, 70, once offered him more than five years ago. “He said, ‘You know, Colman. A lot of times, for a long time, you think it’s about the awards.

Colman Domingo Rocks Bright Red at Oscars 2025 for a Very Specific Reason: Find Out Why

Colman Domingocontinued his eye-catching style streak on theOscars 2025red carpet. He accessorized with jewelry from Maison Boucheron and customized Persol “Ida” sunglasses. “I wanted to be the color of love tonight, so I wore red,” Domingo toldETon the carpet. “I feel good. I have love around me and I wanted to be love and I feel very blessed and just grounded in what this is. Tonight is just a win already, I’m here.