Ready for the Off: Royal Ascot Elegance, Top-to-Toe

This year, Huntsman partners with Truefitt & Hill, Lock & Co and George Cleverley to deliver the Ascot Man, ready for the off. 

Few occasions command sartorial precision quite like Royal Ascot. It is not merely an event, but a stage upon which tradition, ceremony and personal style converge. This season, Huntsman presents a considered approach to race-day dressing: the complete expression of Royal Ascot elegance, realised from head to toe. Long before spectators descend upon the green and pleasant pastures of that celebrated Berkshire racecourse, appointments in Mayfair and St James’s must first be secured.

At the heart of this campaign is our partnership with Truefitt & Hill, the historic barbers whose expertise in gentlemanly preparation remains without equal. Together, we offer a refined perspective on the rituals of dressing well, where tailoring and grooming are treated not as separate considerations, but as one cohesive whole.

There is something inherently compelling about full Ascot attire. A morning suit, delivered with Huntsman precision, establishes the foundation. Clean lines and a classic silhouette lend quiet authority, while a crisp cotton shirt, tonal wool waistcoat and punchy grenadine tie introduce a note of lightness beneath. Footwear follows with purpose: polished Oxfords from George Cleverley, finished to a mirror gloss that speaks of detail and discipline. Above, the final punctuation comes courtesy of Lock & Co. Hatters, whose millinery has crowned generations of Ascot attendees.

A visit to Truefitt & Hill completes the transformation. The ritual of a hot towel shave, a precisely executed haircut, and the application of a distinguished fragrance elevates the experience from dressing to curation. A discreet flourish of Highgrove ‘Splash’ lends a final, unmistakable signature.

The result is a study in gentlemanly refinement. Tailoring that honours ritual and tradition while instilling quiet confidence. Grooming that refines and enhances without excess. Together, they create a presence that moves effortlessly from the parade ring to the Royal Enclosure, defined by composure, polish and an assured sense of self.

For Royal Ascot, nothing less than the very best will do.

If you're heading to the races, you can shop our collection of morning wear and accessories here.