Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted doing something he almost never does — letting someone else take full control of his style. The 51-year-old actor stepped back and followed instructions as his much younger girlfriend, model Vittoria Ceretti, took the lead during a shopping trip in New York.
DiCaprio, who has been dating the 27-year-old Italian model since August 2023, appeared relaxed and noticeably transformed. Those close to him have pointed out that the relationship seems to be working in his favor — he looks slimmer, more toned, and visibly refreshed compared to recent years.
Fashion has never been Leonardo’s playground. On red carpets, he sticks to classic tuxedos. Off-duty, his uniform rarely changes: baseball caps pulled low, hoodies, loose tracksuits, jeans, and sneakers. But next to a top international model, things appear to be shifting.
The couple was seen browsing boutiques in Soho, where Vittoria clearly took on the role of personal stylist. They visited high-end stores including Dior and Saint Laurent, but Ceretti showed zero interest in shopping for herself. Her full attention stayed on DiCaprio.
Witnesses described Vittoria carefully scanning racks, selecting clothes and shoes for her boyfriend with the confidence of a professional. Leonardo patiently tried on items she picked out, including shirts and sneakers, while she offered feedback and checked price tags — even though cost hardly matters to one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars.
By the end of the spree, DiCaprio reportedly purchased nearly a dozen items and left the bags behind to be delivered later. The dynamic was clear: Vittoria led, Leonardo followed — without resistance.
Despite her growing influence on his image, Ceretti remains absent from DiCaprio’s official public appearances. When the actor was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in Battle for Battle, he arrived at the ceremony alone at the Beverly Hilton, continuing his long-standing habit of keeping romantic relationships off the red carpet.
During the event, host Nikki Glaser took a sharp jab at DiCaprio’s dating history, joking that his biggest achievement was accomplishing everything before his girlfriend turned 30. Cameras immediately caught Leonardo’s reaction — he looked away awkwardly and gave a hesitant thumbs-up. The moment spread fast online.
Glaser later apologized, calling it a cheap joke and acknowledging that DiCaprio is famously private about his personal life. Still, the contrast was hard to miss — a man who avoids public scrutiny at awards shows, yet quietly lets his girlfriend reshape his image behind the scenes.
