Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars, having acted in a number of huge blockbuster films throughout the years. Pitt has created a name for himself in a range of roles, from Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Interview with the Vampire.

The 2004 war epic Troy, in which he played the fabled hero Achilles, is among his most well-known films. Although the character was great for Pitt, and he received a lot of favorable reviews for it, it also resulted in Pitt suffering a major injury, which put the film’s development on hold for a while.

Pitt put forth a lot of effort to get in shape for his role. He worked out hard for six months to get into fighting shape, as he confessed in an interview prior to the film’s release, and made sure to consume four protein-rich meals each day as part of his preparation.

He also ate very little carbohydrates and performed a lot of strength-training activities. However, no amount of exercise could prevent him from suffering an unusual injury during filming.

“In a bout of stupid irony,” Pitt explained, “I tweaked my Achilles’ tendon.” Pitt’s accident forced him to stop filming for many weeks until he was well enough to restart. Despite the film’s poor reception at the time of its release, there was little doubt that Pitt looked the part of Achilles, with his broken foot and all.

Brad Pitt Explains His Style: All About Comfort

September 02, 2021

CREDIT: DE’LONGHI

Brad Pitt has finally spilled the beans on how he achieves his trademark effortlessly cool look.

The 57-year-old actor described how his style has evolved over the years in an interview with Esquire.

“You get older, you get crankier, and comfort becomes more important. I think it’s as simple as that,” Pitt told the site. “I think it’s as simple as that.”

Despite the fact that being able to move around freely is crucial, Pitt is never seen out and about in filthy t-shirts and large sweatshirts. Despite his claim that he has “no-style style,” he has developed a distinct look throughout the years.

“I like monochrome, without it being a uniform. I like simplicity. I like the details in the stitching, the way it feels,” he explained. “If anything, that’s the only divining rod I have.”

The 57-year-old claimed his style is “lead by comfort,” adding that he prefers to spend on quality materials over showy or fashionable products.

“I like the feel of a Leica camera or the way a watch feels. I don’t want to look ostentatious, but if you come close, you notice. I like how the lining feels. It’s those details that are important to me. It’s too exhausting to follow trends. And I despise billboards; I just don’t want to be billboard,” he continued.

A Loro Piana cashmere jacket, which he wears in a recent ad for De’Longhi, an Italian coffee machine company, is one piece that speaks to his style.

CREDIT: DE’LONGHI

Pitt said of the jacket, which is part of his personal wardrobe, “If I make it to 86, I’ll be wearing it with moth holes. It’s expensive, but if I’m able to wear it for 30 years, it won’t be in the long run. It’s so simple, so sleek. To me, it’s perfect.”

Viewers get a glimpse at a “day-in-the-life” of the celebrity in the new cinematic commercial (directed by Damien Chazelle and showcasing the talents of La La Land’s cinematographer Linus Sandgren and composer Justin Hurwitz). Pitt goes on a motorbike trip and picks some coffee beans before going home to unwind with a cup of his home-brewed cappuccino.

Pitt told PEOPLE about being a brand ambassador, “I wanted to work with De’Longhi because I appreciated their approach for the campaign—they have confidence in their product and want to celebrate the artistry of their Italian heritage without overdoing it. Damien Chazelle’s concept resulted in a beautiful product—just like their coffee machines, creating an indirect nod to the elegance, design and harmony that the brand naturally embodies.”

“De’Longhi’s attention to detail makes me appreciate the brand even more. That sort of thoughtfulness is a distinctive value of Italian design—how you design something for the people who are going to experience it: certain details that might not be immediately obvious, but in the end have a profound effect on you and your life,” said Pitt.