Heated Rivalry became the biggest sleeper hit of 2025, and its two leads transformed into overnight stars. As it often does, their rise to success has brought both Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams over into the fashion world, with the pair becoming ambassadors for Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, respectively.
Williams, especially, has already broken the internet on multiple occasions with his looks from the French luxury house (I didn’t realise how badly I needed the Le 7 shoulder bag until I saw him carrying it), but it seems that he’s saved his very best for his big night at the Oscars. Making his debut at the Academy Awards, where he was one of the presenters at the ceremony, the 25-year-old stepped onto the red carpet in a sharp all-black Balenciaga suit. However, he brought it to the next level with his accessories game, adding a glamorous, but quietly cheeky, twist to the sleek look.
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Williams wore a set of small hoop earrings, a brooch, and a watch, all from Bulgari. The latter two statement accessories come from the designer’s Serpentine collection, featuring that signature snake design that makes his classic outfit a little edgier. His watch is a special edition model from the Serpenti Seduttori watch collection featuring a striking red dial, which was designed to commemorate Chinese New Year.
If there’s one thing we’ve very quickly learned about Hudson Williams, it’s that he’s not afraid to have some fun with his fashion: if it isn’t at least a tiny bit daring, then the man simply won’t wear it. And we respect that.
