Harrison Ford Makes a Strong Case for the Knit Tie
Close BannerClose00Days:00Hours:00Minutes:00SecondsWatch LiveGQ Bowl in NOLAStyleIn an era of way-too-chill suiting, the Hollywood legend proves it’s still nice to dress up.By Ollie CoxFebruary 7, 2025Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveHarrison Ford’s acting career has seen him play the titular archeologist in Indiana Jones, Han Solo in Star Wars, and Rick Deckard in Blade Runner. His latest role will see him morph into United States military officer Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New Word—exactly the classic-movie-star gig he’s really good at.Off screen, Ford is dropping classic-movie-star menswear, too. Whether that be the perfect straight-fit jean, god-tier leather carryalls, or being a master of black tie (something that comes with his kind of Hollywood pedigree). That's because—despite Hollywood's obsession with slouchy, tie-less and sometimes shirt-less suiting—Ford is loyal to the classics. In one charcoal grey single-breasted suit, shirt, and a knit tie, Ford rallied against dressed-down Hollywood.Harrison Ford, en route to film Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles on Monday. JB LacroixIt's the type of suit that would have done numbers in every decade. The trousers are straight-fitting and crop just above the ankle, showing off Ford’s leather lace-ups. Rather than going for big-impact, loose-fitting styles, the suit gradually tapers at the leg, focusing the bulk of our attention to the structured shoulders. It does a lot without overdoing it, by fitting close to the body for a clean and streamlined look. And it’s something most guys can pull off, just dial in your grooming and nail your smart lace-up footwear.Ford kept the accessories to a minimum. There was no bling-y jewelry, brooches, or anything like that. Instead, the actor rocked an angular knit tie to throw in a touch of texture. Originally, the knitted tie was worn by younger guys looking to rebel against more traditional silk styles. Nowadays, it's a lesser-seen move amongst the current wave of Hollywood menswear that shows his the extent of his classic menswear credentials.And it's in this realm of tried and true menswear is where Ford thrives. This is a guy who has weathered the Hollywood trend cycle with classic menswear items like polo shirts, blazers, and hard-wearing denim. It’s the kind of thing we’ve seen him do time and time again, like at this year’s Golden Globes, where Ford’s black-tie tuxedo held its own against more experimental looks, such as Andrew Scott’s Smurf-blue suit or Timothée Chalamet’s rakish scarf tie.Sure, menswear is still getting gassed on overly chill suits and no-tie menswear. But Harrison Ford is at his best in pure and solid classics.This story originally appeared on British GQ.
Harrison Ford’s acting career has seen him play the titular archeologist in Indiana Jones, Han Solo in Star Wars, and Rick Deckard in Blade Runner. His latest role will see him morph into United States military officer Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New Word—exactly the classic-movie-star gig he’s really good at.
Off screen, Ford is dropping classic-movie-star menswear, too. Whether that be the perfect straight-fit jean, god-tier leather carryalls, or being a master of black tie (something that comes with his kind of Hollywood pedigree). That's because—despite Hollywood's obsession with slouchy, tie-less and sometimes shirt-less suiting—Ford is loyal to the classics. In one charcoal grey single-breasted suit, shirt, and a knit tie, Ford rallied against dressed-down Hollywood.
It's the type of suit that would have done numbers in every decade. The trousers are straight-fitting and crop just above the ankle, showing off Ford’s leather lace-ups. Rather than going for big-impact, loose-fitting styles, the suit gradually tapers at the leg, focusing the bulk of our attention to the structured shoulders. It does a lot without overdoing it, by fitting close to the body for a clean and streamlined look. And it’s something most guys can pull off, just dial in your grooming and nail your smart lace-up footwear.
Ford kept the accessories to a minimum. There was no bling-y jewelry, brooches, or anything like that. Instead, the actor rocked an angular knit tie to throw in a touch of texture. Originally, the knitted tie was worn by younger guys looking to rebel against more traditional silk styles. Nowadays, it's a lesser-seen move amongst the current wave of Hollywood menswear that shows his the extent of his classic menswear credentials.
And it's in this realm of tried and true menswear is where Ford thrives. This is a guy who has weathered the Hollywood trend cycle with classic menswear items like polo shirts, blazers, and hard-wearing denim. It’s the kind of thing we’ve seen him do time and time again, like at this year’s Golden Globes, where Ford’s black-tie tuxedo held its own against more experimental looks, such as Andrew Scott’s Smurf-blue suit or Timothée Chalamet’s rakish scarf tie.
Sure, menswear is still getting gassed on overly chill suits and no-tie menswear. But Harrison Ford is at his best in pure and solid classics.
This story originally appeared on British GQ.
