Ryan Gosling

Sure, the chiseled features and bonafide movie star status can't hurt but you'd be hard pressed to find anyone, male or female, who'd say Ryan Gosling isn't doing things right in the looks department these days. The actor's got a knack for balancing classic proportions with calculated style risks. Whether mixing a pajama shirt with crisp white pants or simply throwing on a fitted leather jacket with jeans, Gosling stands out in a crowd while still looking timeless and at ease. Recently, he's been wearing his hair cropped close on the sides and just long enough on top to comb it into a soft side part. When it comes to jewelry, he keeps it simple: an interesting ring at times and an understated, but luxurious watch like the Jaeger LeCoultre he's been sporting lately. Schooling Steve Carell in his new film "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (out July 29), he shares the importance of a quality haircut, a well cut blazer and confidence. Sentiments that Gosling clearly agrees with.

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