For one evening, London was transformed into the perfect setting for the return of *The Gentlemen*. Yesterday, September 2, the Guildhall Art Gallery hosted the world premiere of the second season of Guy Ritchie’s series, featuring the main cast, new additions, and an international cast gathered to celebrate one of the most anticipated shows of the fall TV season. The new season arrives today, September 3, on Netflix and once again centers on Eddie Horniman, played by Theo James, and Susie Glass, played by Kaya Scodelario, as they grapple with an increasingly ambitious criminal empire and a shifting balance of power.
Originally conceived as a spin-off of the 2019 film of the same name—also directed by Ritchie—*The Gentlemen* built its success on the clash between the British aristocracy, the criminal underworld, dark humor, and an impeccably British aesthetic. The second season further expands this universe, taking it to Italy and introducing new characters, including Benedetta Porcaroli, Sergio Castellitto, and Michele Morrone. And it is Michele Morrone himself who brings a particularly sophisticated reinterpretation of the concept of a gentleman to the red carpet in London. For the occasion, the actor chose, as always, Dolce&Gabbana, opting for a suit from the Sartoria Collection that reinterprets tailoring according to a classic—yet anything but conventional—aesthetic.
The look is built around a double-breasted gray wool jacket, featuring wide peaked lapels, paired with high-waisted pants with double pleats, also made of gray wool with a white pinstripe pattern. A precise, structured silhouette that draws on Italian tailoring tradition without sacrificing the casual flair that defines The Gentlemen’s aesthetic. Breaking up the suit’s rigorous elegance is a white poplin shirt, embellished with a polka-dot print in shades of brown: a seemingly subtle detail, yet sufficient to introduce a more personal and contemporary touch to the ensemble. On his feet, a pair of Derby shoes completes the look, keeping its tailored flair intact.
It is precisely in the balance between rigor and character that the strength of Morrone’s choice lies. His Dolce&Gabbana look is not, in fact, a mere exercise in formal elegance, but a contemporary take on the gentleman: impeccable, self-assured, and confident enough to allow himself a few deviations from the classic style. This choice is particularly consistent with the character Morrone plays in the series. In the second season, the actor portrays Cico Maldini, an Italian fixer who becomes a key figure for Eddie and Susie as their criminal empire expands into Northern Italy. A character who, as the series’ universe itself suggests, walks the fine line between sophistication, ambition, and danger.
At London’s Guildhall, Michele Morrone brings to the stage one of the most recognizable expressions of Italian elegance: that of Dolce&Gabbana tailoring, characterized by bold proportions, refined details, and a sensuality that is never overtly flaunted. And while *The Gentlemen* has always played with the idea that a suit can serve as a form of social armor, the one chosen by Morrone seems to be its perfect embodiment.
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