Did Joe Alwyn take a page from Travis Kelce’s style playbook? That’s what some fans are speculating after the British actor’s appearance at the 2025 Academy Awards.

Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Joe Alwyn at the 97th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Alwyn, best known for his six-year relationship with global pop icon Taylor Swift, turned heads with his sharp tuxedo and a sparkling floral brooch pinned to his lapel. The accessory, strikingly similar to the gold brooch Kelce wore at Super Bowl 59, ignited playful accusations that the actor was mimicking Swift’s current boyfriend.

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While fashion overlaps are common, some NFL fans and Swifties alike took to social media to draw comparisons. Travis Kelce, who has been dating Swift since late 2023, sported a bold burnt-orange suit at the Super Bowl, complemented by a gold brooch that became a signature part of his ensemble. Now, Alwyn’s decision to accessorize in a similar manner has raised eyebrows. Coincidence or calculated choice?

The Brooch Controversy: Coincidence Or Inspiration?

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Alwyn’s Oscars look, featuring a classic black tuxedo and a statement brooch adorned with a ruby-colored stone and intricate orange and purple diamonds, made waves on the red carpet. Some social media users playfully accused him of borrowing Travis Kelce’s fashion sense. One user joked, “Did Joe Alwyn think he was stepping into the Super Bowl instead of the Oscars?” Others dismissed the comparison as a reach. “Men have been wearing brooches for centuries. This isn’t a Travis Kelce exclusive,” one fan remarked.

Despite the online chatter, Alwyn remained focused on the night’s bigger moment- his role in “The Brutalist,” nominated for Best Picture. Speaking to Variety on the red carpet, he addressed his approach to fame, stating, “I have tried just to focus on controlling what I can control… friends, family, and my work.”

Interestingly, Alwyn wasn’t the only one sporting a brooch at the event. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor also rocked a statement pin, solidifying the trend’s resurgence in men’s fashion. Whether intentional or not, the unexpected comparison between Alwyn and Kelce only adds another layer to the ongoing fascination with Taylor Swift’s past and present relationships.