Netflix’s The Gentlemen outfits tell a quintessentially British story – of a second son inheriting a family estate that, as he discovers to his horror, has declined into rack and ruin.
Needless to say, it is also a story of Barbour jackets, wellies and Prince of Wales checks.
According to social media site Pinterest, the hit show has even helped push ‘old money’ fashion, including tweed and flat caps.
The quiet luxury style of lead character Susie Glass ( HoKaya Scodelario) consistently echoes the Princess of Wales’s beautifully curated wardrobe, while the outerwear of Eddie Horniman (Theo James) mirrors a dressed down Prince William.
Created by costume designer LouLou Bontemps, the wardrobe of The Gentlemen provides endless fashion inspiration, perfectly encapsulating each character in classic-with-a-twist country wear outfits together with luxury fashion designs – plus a strong likeness to our own royal family.
Red Checks
The checked coats worn by both Kate Middleton and Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) from The Gentlemen are surprisingly similar
As Susie Glass strides through the snow in a Really Wild red check coat with coordinating beret, her sixties style ensemble was reminiscent of the Princess of Wales when attending an Wales V England rugby match in 2023.
Kate layered her custom houndstooth coat by royal favourite Catherine Walker which she had previously worn in 2018, over a black roll neck and carried a Mulberry bag.
Fedoras
There’s a distinct sense of déjà-vu when it comes to the matching fedoras. Both Camilla and Lady Sabrina (Joely Richardson) top off their country ensembles with the stylish headpiece.
Camilla’s Ladies Day outfit with her stunning Fedora was incredibly chic in 2020
Lady Sabrina’s Fedora, scarf and jacket are a strikingly similar match
Perfect for windy days in the outdoors, Lady Sabrina takes style ques from Queen Camilla and wears hers atop a bouncy blow-dry, pairing it with emerald hues, leather gloves and a demure silk scarf tied at the neck.
Ladies in Red
Proving their status as power women, both Kate and Susie went head-to-toe in deep tones of red accentuating their slim waists with a wide belt.
Both women look remarkably similar wearing the same colour and same square belt
Sophisticated yet still glamorous, the Princess of Wales visited a community nursery in Cornwall in 2023 wearing a Gabriela Hearst sweater and skirt, cinching it in at the waist with a ba&sh belt, while Susie went high end in Stella McCartney with the same style large square waist belt.
Gala Gowns
Dazzling in floor length emerald green sequins, Susie stood out for a gala event wearing a Marchesa gown featuring a beaded bodice and flowing velvet skirt with large gold earrings encrusted with rubies and emeralds.
Both women dazzled in green sequined dresses and both wore large drop earrings
Dazzling in floor length emerald green sequins, Susie stood out for a gala event wearing a Marchesa gown featuring a beaded bodice and flowing velvet skirt with large gold earrings encrusted with rubies and emeralds.
A departure from her usual fashion choices, she clearly took inspiration from Kate and her show-stopping red carpet wardrobe. Previously the Princess of Wales wore this sparkling emerald column gown by Jenny Packham at the Royal Variety Performance in 2023 with similar long sleeves and Missoma gold fan earrings.
Power Pink
Both Kate and Susie’s wardrobes are underpinned with an impressive collection of coats which always elevate their cold weather looks.
The Princess of Wales in a pink Hobbs coat during a visit to Windsor Foodshare in 2023
Susie Glass wore a pink vintage Windsmoor coat with a pair of Gucci cat-eye sunglasses
Both Kate and Susie’s wardrobes are underpinned with an impressive collection of coats which always elevate their cold weather looks.
Among their statement pieces are fuchsia pink wool styles that were inspired by the Barbiecore trend.
While giving out food parcels at the Windsor Foodshare in 2023, the Princess of Wales styled her Hobbs coat with a matching rollneck underneath for a monochromatic moment in a look which was repeated in The Gentlemen, this time in vintage Windsmoor and Gucci cat-eye sunglasses.
Tweed Tailoring
Lady of the Manor Sabrina, played by Joely Richardson, has a wardrobe packed with a selection of tweed blazers always worn with a crisp white shirt and a neat string of pearls, giving her a polished look which is fit for the countryside.
The same detailed collars and fit of the jacket with the four buttons done up smacks of royal dressing
Here she chooses a Cordings Wincanton tweed blazer with Schoeffel moleskin breeks and Ilse Jacobsen boots which is straight out of Queen Camilla’s style rulebook, who similarly chose a tweed blazer for an event at Prospect Hospice in Savernake, pairing it with her go-to Russell and Bromley suede boots.
Camel Colour Palette
A wool Max & Co coat served as the focal point for Kate’s all-camel look when visiting Scarborough in 2022.
Catherine, Princess of Wales visits ‘The Street’ community hub during an official visit to Scarborough on November 3, 2022 i
Susie Glass similarly in a tonal camel palette to Kate’s camel coat and knitted dress
Worn with a turtleneck midi-length knitted dress and cinched with a slender leather Boden belt, the neutral look was classically elegant. Similarly in a tonal camel palette, Susie Glass also wore her wavy brunette locks down and kept accessories simple and discreet.
Mourning in Black
November 2016, Duke of Westminster Memorial
Large, sweeping, wide-brimmed hats were the headpieces of choice for the stylish pair when attending memorial services.
Head to toe in black with wool overcoats and wide-brimmed headpieces
Kate choosing John Boyd and Susie in vintage. Dressed head to toe in black, the monochromatic outfits comprised of wool overcoats for both leading ladies, Middleton turning to Alexander McQueen and Glass wearing Courrèges.
Baker Boy Hats
Dapper in tweed for a day at the races, Mike Tindall stayed true to his humble Yorkshire roots by topping his smart tailored suit with a baker boy cap.
Groundkeeper, Geoff Seacombe, played by Vinnie Jones wearing a Harkila hat in the baker boy style
Mike Tindall staying true to his Yorkshire roots with a baker boy cap
Groundskeeper Geoff Seacombe, played by Vinnie Jones, equally stayed traditional for his outdoor endeavours in The Gentlemen wearing a Härkila hat of the same design.
Barbour Coats
Quintessentially British brand Barbour made many appearances in The Gentlemen and was the coat of choice on many occasions for Eddie Horniman.
British brand Barbour made many appearances in The Gentlemen worn by Theo James who played Eddie Horniman
Prince William chose a very similar style in blue with top pockets as the Barbour Bedale coat
Equally this has always been a go-to for Prince William when on country pursuits, and here in North Wales he chose a very similar style with top pockets as the Barbour Bedale coat which Eddie wore for his first meeting with Susie Glass.
Casual Suiting
Our royal gentlemen are renowned for dressing in classic British style – with discreet panache.
Ray Winstone has definitely taken a page out of Prince Charles’s style book in The Gentlemen
When not in smart tailoring King Charles dresses down in a tweed blazer with similarly toned coordinating trousers. This is a look often sported by incarcerated gangster Bobby Glass played by Ray Winstone.
