Kit Harington, the man who brought Jon Snow to life in Game of Thrones, has a unique approach to conversation. As he put it to British Vogue during Loro Piana’s 100th anniversary dinner, “I don’t believe in conversation starters. I believe in going in deep and going in quick.” And indeed, a 10-minute conversation with Harington can cover a wide range of topics, from nicotine substitutes to mints to Steve McQueen, all with a depth that belies the brevity of the encounter.
Harington, sporting a buzz cut and beard in preparation for his upcoming role in the medieval horror film *The Dreadful*, was clearly enjoying himself at the event. “It’s interesting because you have to turn up looking like whatever your latest role is,” he explains of his current look. “It’s like going back six years,” he adds, referring to his Game of Thrones days. While his new role might echo his past, Harington insists that he and his *Game of Thrones* co-star, Sophie Turner, are taking on radically different characters this time around.
The actor, who is now a father, is taking a more measured approach to his career. “I’m enjoying the process of being a dad, and choosing my work very sparingly and carefully,” he shares. He doesn’t need to put much effort into prepping for events like the Loro Piana dinner—a quick shower and a change of fragrance are all it takes—but the occasion feels like a fitting swansong before he immerses himself in the world of period costumes for *The Dreadful*.
Harington is a passionate admirer of Loro Piana’s timeless style, particularly their emphasis on high-quality materials. “The thing I love about Loro is that I feel quite strongly that [other brands] have only leant towards style and not the material – this has the material and the style,” he asserts, holding a special place in his heart for a brown cotton wool-like coat he keeps safely stored in a moth-proof bag. “You can’t wear it on a normal day, it’s too good.”
While he’s not afraid to engage in deep conversations with fellow guests like Kelly Rutherford, Freida Pinto, and Edie Campbell – “if you want to get into a good one, you’ve got to ask the difficult questions quite early on” – Harington appreciates the understated elegance of Loro Piana’s garments. “I like to wear something that will turn heads but not because it’s asking you to,” he shares, adding, “I don’t even want to tell you [what’s in my pockets]…”
Kit Harington, with his penchant for deep conversation and his appreciation for classic, understated style, epitomizes disarming charm and effortless elegance.
