LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba launches his new premium menswear AW15 collection ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba
Boyfriend in your head (and mine) Idris Elba is an actor, DJ, recording artist, badass, and now he can add designer to his impressive curriculum vitae with the official launch of his menswear collaboration with British clothing company Superdry. Is there nothing our man can’t do?
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Here’s what he had to say about the collaboration with Superdry founders James Holder and Julian Dunkerton:
“We’re three British lads who’ve worked hard to get to where we are. I’m passionate about what I do and always give 100%. If I had the opportunity to have any influence in fashion, this is it. I’m not a designer, but I’m passionate about clothes and I know how men want to look. Functionality and durability were key things for me. It’s a ‘24-hour’ collection; clothing guys can look and feel great in from day to night.”
Check out the photos from the launch. Elba’s Prometheus co-star Noomi Rapace even stopped by to show some love.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba launches his new premium menswear AW15 collection ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba launches his new premium menswear AW15 collection ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba launches his new premium menswear AW15 collection ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba launches his new premium menswear AW15 collection ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Idris Elba and models stop traffic as they arrive at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba at Superdry Regent Street to celebrate the launch of the new premium menswear AW15 ‘Idris Elba + Superdry’ collection on November 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett / Getty Images for Superdry) *** Local Caption *** Idris Elba; Noomi Rapace