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Most people watch Wimbledon for the actual tennis. But British actor Joe Alwyn, inadvertently or not, managed to make this year's hallowed tournament all about the fits—specifically, his layered-up Ralph Lauren fit from the brand's ultra elite Purple Label line.
On day ten of the 2024 tournament, the Conversations with Friends star was spotted in the VIP stands with a tiny coffee cup in hand, a big navy tee layered under a navy striped shirt with a indigo-hued suede shirt jacket thrown over top. A solid cocoon of menswear, and one that's essential in this miserable summer weather.
The overshirt is grail-y in all the right ways, too. It's fitted with two workwear-style chest pockets, a slightly-oversized collar, and horn buttons. Alwyn rolled up the sleeves, which makes everything a bit more casual. Typically, Wimbledon might be all about the suits, but there's no harm in not trying so hard.
Alwyn also threw on some slightly high-waisted white trousers and a pair of tan-stitched canvas espadrilles. It's the kind of summery shoe that you'd wear to the Amalfi Coast or Capri or Lake Como or Sardinia. But if you're a stylish-enough guy like Alwyn, you can wear it wherever the hell you want and still look good—even in cloudy, sad London.
And it's in this sweet spot where style-minded celebs ought to thrive. It looks easy but considered—and if the prospect of rocking four different shades of blue in one outfit sounds like a lot, in practice here, it works. So be more like Joe Alwyn! Experiment with your menswear! Have fun! Divert attention away from the actual sport!
This story originally appeared on British GQ with the title ‘Joe Alwyn's Wimbledon fit should be engraved on the trophy’