For a decade, Kit Harington was the face of a cultural monolith, carrying the brooding weight of a global phenomenon while grappling with the private chaos of early fame. Now, at 39, he has traded heavy furs and the frantic pace of his twenties for something far more durable: actual comfort.
Connecting with Mr Porter’s The Journal, Harington appears before photography duo Hill & Aubrey, styled by Kit Swann. The wardrobe in question leans heavily on the refined staples of the modern Englishman.
Kit Harington for Mr Porter
Between the frames, Harington is remarkably candid about his journey, navigating the heavy reality of loss and the grounded joy of fatherhood. He reflects on his past struggles with addiction, noting, “I had a devil on my shoulder and he was a hard one to let go of.”
He admits to a past where he looked sad at parties just to be looked after, but those days are behind him. Today, he is a man who can look back at his Game of Thrones finale and realize he wasn’t well, yet still find pride in the work.
The photoshoot unfolds in subdued tones, favoring classic knits and vintage-inspired pieces. Throughout the session, Harington cycles through essentials like the crew neck, denim jacket, and soft tailoring.
Harington is beating himself up less and living more. Whether he is discussing his range-expanding role as Sir Henry Muck in Industry or the simple act of dropping his children off at school, he embodies a familiar calm. It is the ultimate style move: being entirely, unapologetically himself.
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