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Ben Barnes Goes Sartorial for The Rake, Talks ‘Gold Digger’

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Ben Barnes dons a silk suit jacket by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture with a Dries Van Noten shirt.
Ben Barnes dons a silk suit jacket by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture with a Dries Van Noten shirt.

Ben Barnes links up with The Rake for a new feature. Embracing a dapper wardrobe, Barnes appears before the lens of photographer Cyrill Matter. The latter collaborates with stylist Veronica Perez for the occasion. Curating a selection from The Rake’s online store, Perez outfits Barnes in sharp numbers from the likes of Ermenegildo Zegna Couture and Dries Van Noten. Barnes also talks to the magazine about his role in BBC’s Gold Digger.

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I’m the love interest. Whether I’m a gold digger or not is going to be part of the storytelling process, says Barnes. Therein lies the intrigue. But it also allows you to flip stereotypes on their heads, and toy with them and play with them a bit. Potentially, you could see my character as some sort of version of a femme fatale.

Ben Barnes The Rake Photo Shoot

Left: Ben Barnes wears a white linen suit by Ralph Lauren Purple Label with a Marol shirt. Right: Barnes dons a brown Edward Sexton suit jacket and shirt with an Emma Willis tie.
Left: Ben Barnes wears a white linen suit by Ralph Lauren Purple Label with a Marol shirt. Right: Barnes dons a brown Edward Sexton suit jacket and shirt with an Emma Willis tie.
Actor Ben Barnes wears a teal Paul Smith suit jacket with an Emma Willis shirt and Drake's tie.
Actor Ben Barnes wears a teal Paul Smith suit jacket with an Emma Willis shirt and Drake’s tie.
Connecting with The Rake, Ben Barnes sports a Corneliani jacket, John Smedley sweater, and Massimo Alba trousers. He also wears a Rubinacci scarf and pink suede brogues by Manolo Blahnik.
Connecting with The Rake, Ben Barnes sports a Corneliani jacket, John Smedley sweater, and Massimo Alba trousers. He also wears a Rubinacci scarf and pink suede brogues by Manolo Blahnik.
Starring in a photo shoot, Ben Barnes dons a silk suit by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture with a Dries Van Noten shirt.
Starring in a photo shoot, Ben Barnes dons a silk suit by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture with a Dries Van Noten shirt.
Art Direction by Kim Lang
Grooming by Charlie Duffy

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