Christopher Walken models for Saint Laurent Fall 2025, making a remarkable entrance into the fashion world at age 82. The celebrated actor appears in the brand’s latest menswear campaign, donning a sharp lambskin jacket, a crisp shirt, and a classic striped tie for the renowned label.
The creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello is prominent in this campaign, with Walken’s intense presence and signature brooding look embodying the refined style Saint Laurent is known for. This campaign will be widely visible in fashion magazines, across various social media platforms, and on the official Saint Laurent website, putting Walken’s seasoned charisma front and center.
High-Profile Icons Redefine Fashion Standards
Walken’s feature in the Saint Laurent campaign highlights a noticeable trend of established personalities, particularly those above typical modeling age, fronting major fashion ads. In past seasons, Anthony Vaccarello tapped Michelle Pfeiffer, aged 66, and Charlotte Rampling, 78, to bring their unique presence to Saint Laurent advertisements.
This shift is echoed throughout the industry, as other fashion houses embrace older, celebrated figures as models. Loewe enlisted Dame Maggie Smith, then 88, for its memorable 2023 campaign. Bottega Veneta has also showcased prominent individuals outside the film world, such as novelist Zadie Smith appearing in a 2025 campaign, demonstrating an industry-wide celebration of life experience and individuality over conventional modeling norms.
Exploring Walken’s Expansive Career Beyond Acting
Christopher Walken’s storied career in entertainment began in 1953 and has spanned across genres and generations. He gained major acclaim by winning an Academy Award for his role in “The Deer Hunter” in 1978, and continued to captivate audiences with performances in projects like Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” video and the well-received television series “Severance.”
Throughout the years, Walken has actively pursued a wide range of creative interests, including dancing and writing. Reflecting on his career in a 2022 discussion with The New York Times, Walken commented,
“I sometimes think about writing something, but I don’t have much talent for that … There’s nothing I can be other than an actor,”
—Christopher Walken, Actor.
Despite his diverse range and complex on-screen roles, Walken says he maintains a grounded lifestyle, enjoying a long-standing marriage to his wife Georgianne since 1969. Addressing his priorities, he shared,
“My bills are paid, my wife is healthy, the weather’s nice. That’s really all I care about: when, apropos of nothing, I happen to look out the window and think, ‘This is good,’”
—Christopher Walken, Actor.
As Walken’s modeling debut sparks conversation about shifting standards in fashion, figures such as Charlotte Rampling, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Maggie Smith serve as reminders that style knows no age. With brands like Saint Laurent, Loewe, and Bottega Veneta paving the way, the fashion world appears increasingly inclusive and open to redefinition by notable icons both within and beyond entertainment.
