Matt Smith Hits the Town with Mr Porter, Talks 'The Crown'

Matt Smith connects with Mr Porter, wearing an Incotex houndstooth blaze, an Our Legacy paisley flannel shirt, and Tom Ford denim trousers. Smith also sports Ermenegildo Zegna suede penny loafers with Thom Browne sunglasses.

Matt Smith promotes his Netflix project, The Crown with a new feature for Mr Porter. The English actor connects with photographer Christophe Meimoon and stylist Julie Ragolia for the occasion. Embracing smart fall fashions, currently available at the luxury retailer, Smith dons brands such as Our Legacy, Tom Ford, and Ermenegildo Zegna.

Christophe Meimoon photographs Matt Smith in an Etro oversized wool cardigan, Givenchy silk shirt, and Acne Studios trousers.

Matt Smith Talks Playing Prince Philip in The Crown

Discussing his characer in The Crown, Matt Smith shares, “I’m in love with Prince Philip now. I think he’s a f**king rock star.” Matt Smith explains his interest in Philip’s life, saying, “Everyone just thinks he’s this guy that made a load of gaffes and has sort of compiled this book of really funny quotes, but, actually, he’s fascinating.”

Talking more about Prince Philip’s background, Smith adds, “He left Greece in an orange crate [when he was a baby] because the royal family was being overthrown by military. His playboy father ran off to Monaco with a mistress, his mother was committed to an asylum, so he was essentially orphaned.”

Actor Matt Smith rocks a Gucci velvet blazer with an Incotex print shirt, and Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.

Delving into the adversities in Philip’s life, Smith continues, “His favourite sister died pregnant in a plane crash…He’s a man who was born into a really difficult situation in many respects, which is why, I think, there is that wit and candour and acerbic-ness to him.” Read more on MrPorter.com.