The Best-Dressed Man at the New York Film Festival Is the Guy in Charge

And while he doesn’t identify as a big shopper, he says he shops quite a bit when he travels for work, especially when he’s in Tokyo. “That’s one place where I find shopping is a pretty pleasurable experience,” he says. “Menswear is just a little bit more interesting and to my taste there. It’s pretty easy—and fun—to just stumble on niche, small brands that you’ve never heard of before.” Today, for example, he’s wearing a piece from the Japanese brand Rainmaker.

Lim used to dress more formally for the New York Film Festival, wearing ties on most of the evening screenings. Now, he’s a bit more casual—relaxed trousers, versatile lightweight jackets, blazers in neutrals, and loafers to tie it all together. “It just feels like the festival maybe doesn’t need that level of formality,” he says. “These are long days. They’re often 12-hour days. Some level of comfort is important.”

Does he get a corporate clothing budget? “There is no clothing budget. But you know what? That’s a good idea,” he says with a laugh. “I would like one.”