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Patrick Schwarzenegger’s performance as Saxton Ratliff has White Lotus fans rapt this season, and now, he’s gunning for his next role — style icon.
The actor, 31, has teamed up with Banana Republic for a limited-edition capsule inspired by the hit HBO series. As a nod to the third season’s Thailand locale, the 24-piece collection features men’s and women’s apparel and accessories with rich hues, graphic prints and fluid silhouettes.
“It’s about to be spring in a few weeks, so a lot of the stuff is for spring and summer and can be worn just day to day, or on your vacation, or at Coachella,” Patrick tells PEOPLE. “I mean, there’s a lot of cool pieces that I think can be worn for that sexy-chic vibe.”
The campaign is brought to life thanks to Patrick and model Shanina Shaik, who show off the breezy-yet-elevated pieces in a series of intimate portraits.
“Our heritage, rooted in travel, meets the world of The White Lotus with a thoughtfully crafted collection that is both aspirational and attainable,” Meena Anvary, head of marketing for Banana Republic, shares via press release.
Anvary adds: “This collection celebrates a sense of discovery and wit through a premium lens. Featuring tropical and vintage-inspired prints from our archives and landscapes of Thailand — it embodies the spirit of adventure.”
When it comes to his personal style, Schwarzenegger grew up shopping at Banana Republic to “pick out khakis and a collared shirt for church.”
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These days, on the red carpet, he opts for classic silhouettes that complement his all-American looks.
As style inspirations, he cites Brad Pitt, Timothée Chalamet and David Beckham — as well as his movie star dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger. “My dad had some pretty fun out-there fashion stuff from the ’90s and stuff, if you look back,” he says. “The wide khakis with the Planet Hollywood bomber jackets were hilarious.”
Patrick’s character on The White Lotus, a Southern playboy employed by his financier father, is a departure from his usual aesthetic. His wardrobe as Saxton, he says, is a “complete 180” from his own.
“He’s wearing salmon-colored shorts, a tucked-in light blue shirt with a belt and Gucci loafers with no socks,” says the actor. “It’s a totally different wardrobe than I would ever imagine wearing, but it was also really fun to put that on, and every single part of what you wear, and how you talk, and how you walk, and what you’re saying is part of the character.”
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The Banana Republic x The White Lotus collection launches March 6 in 26 select stores nationwide and at www.bananarepublic.com. Prices range from $40 to $300.
The new season of The White Lotus is now streaming on Max, Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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