Thanks to his extensive career, Willem Dafoe is now an established actor, with a filmography that includes titles such as Platoon, The Lighthouse and Spider-Man , among many others. Beyond his memorable performances, he recently made headlines for a different reason: the actor, at 69 years old, surprised with an unexpected and much-talked-about appearance at the Miu Miu fashion show . Dafoe shined on the catwalk to show the Italian house’s spring-summer 2025 collection, which took place as part of the closing of Paris Fashion Week .
In a simple ensemble of basic garments, the star of the upcoming film Nosferatu left the audience speechless when he appeared to close the new fashion show of the brand created by Miuccia Prada in 1993. As could be seen in the images that went around the world, the man paraded in grey pleated trousers, a white shirt partially covered by a navy blue woollen jumper and a matching coat, proposing a casual look that managed to dazzle.
It is worth noting that, for a few seasons now, Miu Miu has adopted a more inclusive approach by incorporating people of all ages in its shows , emphasizing that its clothes are accessible and suitable for anyone, no matter what stage of life they are in. This decision clearly highlights the brand’s philosophy, which seeks to break with traditional fashion stereotypes and highlight that style has no age, so Dafoe’s appearance on the scene was a clear example of this .
Willem Dafoe’s memorable participation in the haute couture catwalk
It is important to remember that this was not the first time that Willem Dafoe, star of Poor Creatures , walked the catwalk at the request of Miuccia Prada, as for the men’s autumn-winter 2012-2013 show, the iconic Italian designer had called upon a group of renowned Hollywood actors to parade at Milan Fashion Week.
Among those selected were figures such as Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Jamie Bell, Adrien Brody and Dafoe himself , who brought their charisma and stage presence to a show that, to this day, is remembered as one of the most important and memorable in the world of men’s fashion.
Users’ reactions to the parade
As expected, Willem Dafoe’s appearance on the catwalk did not go unnoticed and sparked a furor on social media, as many users began sharing videos and photos of the event, accompanied by comments that highlighted both the actor’s style and his unexpected return to the world of fashion . Likewise, the surprise of seeing him close the show captured the attention of thousands, generating debates and praise about his naturalness and presence on the catwalk, despite his age.
“He looks like he’s on his way to work as a manager at a casual graphic design firm in New York and he’s very aloof, he’s very cool”, “I can’t believe the Green Goblin has come back to life”, “This man’s reach is admirable” , “You don’t notice the clothes when Willem Dafoe walks”, “You are never too old to do what you like to do”, “King of the world”, “It’s great that he’s willing to model on the catwalk again. I love him for that”, “Iconic” , were some of the most notable reactions on the networks by users, who did not skimp on praise for the actor.
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