Ties Are Back: Craig’s Classic Style Signals New Era in Knives Out 3.​

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Ties Are Back Craig's Classic Style Signals New Era in Knives Out 3

OMG you guys hold onto your magnifying glasses because the first look at Knives Out 3 is here and we are literally SHOOK. Director Rian Johnson just dropped a black and white photo of Daniel Craig as our favorite southern sleuth Benoit Blanc and it is a total vibe shift. Forget the flashy cravats and the breezy linen from Glass Onion. Benoit Blanc is entering a whole new era and it is giving classic timeless and SERIOUSLY chic.

The biggest news is not just Craig’s longer hair which is a whole moment in itself but what is around his neck. A TIE. A real classic tie. This is not a drill people. After two movies of quirky neckerchiefs and ascots that screamed I am on a billionaire’s private Greek island our detective is buttoned up and ready for business.

This wardrobe pivot is HUGE and it has everyone in the fashion world buzzing. We are officially calling it. Ties are back.

Benoit Blanc's Post-Bond Style Evolution

Let’s break this down because this is more than just a costume change this is a statement. For years we have known Daniel Craig as the impossibly suave James Bond decked out in Tom Ford suits so perfect they looked like they were sewn onto his body. When he first appeared as Benoit Blanc in Knives Out it was a refreshing change. The cozy sweaters and slightly rumpled look felt like a comfortable departure from the rigid 007 persona.

Then came Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery. Blanc’s style went into overdrive with bold candy striped swimsuits and an endless collection of flamboyant neckerchiefs. It was fun it was loud and it perfectly matched the chaotic energy of that movie. It felt like Craig was gleefully shedding the last remnants of his stoic Bond image.

But this new look for the third installment officially titled Wake Up Dead Man A Knives Out Mystery feels like the next chapter in the Daniel Craig style evolution. This is not Bond’s tactical tightness nor is it Glass Onion’s vacation dad chaos. This is something new. It is a sophisticated sharp look that signals a different kind of mystery is afoot. The crisp white shirt the dark suit and that perfectly knotted tie suggest a more serious and perhaps more dangerous case for Benoit Blanc. This is grown up elegance and honestly we are living for it.

The Fashion World Takes Note

You heard it here first. The Benoit Blanc effect is about to hit men's fashion HARD. For the past few years the trend has leaned towards a more relaxed open collar look. T-shirts under blazers and casual camp collar shirts have dominated red carpets and street style. But one photo of Daniel Craig has the power to change everything.

This return to the classic tie feels like part of a larger trend towards quiet luxury and timeless pieces. After years of dopamine dressing and loud logos people are craving sophistication again. A well-tailored suit and a classic tie are the ultimate power statement. It says I am confident I am in control and I have impeccable taste. Craig’s new look is the celebrity endorsement this classic accessory needed to make a full blown comeback. Get ready to see ties everywhere from the boardroom to the bar. Your dad's old tie collection is about to be raided.

What Does This Mean for Wake Up Dead Man

The new classic style is not just a fashion choice it is a clue. Rian Johnson is a master of detail and every element of his films is deliberate. Blanc’s more somber and traditional attire could mean we are in for a darker more atmospheric mystery. The black and white photo itself adds to this moody aesthetic.

And can we talk about the cast for Wake Up Dead Man because it is STACKED. We are talking Josh O’Connor Cailee Spaeny Andrew Scott Kerry Washington Glenn Close Jeremy Renner and Mila Kunis. This is an A-list ensemble and a more formal Benoit Blanc feels right at home investigating a murder among such a high caliber group of suspects. The whole thing feels less like a sunny vacation gone wrong and more like a classic noir thriller.

So get ready because a new era of Knives Out is upon us. Daniel Craig is serving leading man realness with a look that is both a nod to classic cinema and a bold step forward in his post-Bond career. The mystery will be thrilling the cast is incredible but right now all we can think about is one thing.

Ties are officially back and we have Benoit Blanc to thank. We cannot WAIT to see what other style secrets Wake Up Dead Man has in store when it hits Netflix in 2025.