Brad Pitt looks age-defying in a velvet tux on the red carpet, showing off his adorable grin

Brad Pitt turned back the hands of time in China. He looked just as elegant and luxurious as ever at a Breitling's Squadron Mission event on November 20.

The 54-year-old actor strolled the red carpet in a chic black tuxedo made from velvet. As he walked on to a gala dinner, he was donned in an adorable bow tie and black leather boots to complete the ensemble.

The "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" star was joined by fellow stars Leonardo DiCaprio, George Kern, and Daniel Wu. The latter is also a spokesmodel for Breitling.

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According to Hollywood Life, the two make up the Cinema Squad campaign. It is an organization that works towards revealing secrets of the actors' gifts on the big screen. Charlize Theron and Adam Drive are also part of the efforts.

Pitt, himself a spokesmodel for Breitling, later surrendered the bowtie for a more laid-back outfit during the event. Regardless, his slicked-back blonde locks matched well with his endearing grin for photogs.

Pitt's most recent flick was directed by none other than Quentin Tarantino. It also stars Lena Dunham, Dakota Fanning Al Pacino, Kurt Russell, James Marsden, and Rumer Willis.

Pitt plays the character "Cliff Booth" for the new movie which is due to release in 2019. But in the real world, he is still a dad in a custody battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie.

The pair has been at it for two years now. Most recently they were urged to do a settlement out of court by December 4. If they can't manage that, the public and its prying ways will be able to learn more details about who gets the children.

Pitt is reportedly fighting for shared custody of their six children - Vivienne, Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, Knox, and Zahara.

Meanwhile, Jolie may want full custody, as well as an excessive amount of Pitt's earnings since their relationship began in 2005.