There’s a lot to love about MobLand. Fast talk, sharp outerwear, big-time watches and a body count that continues to climb. Add Pierce Brosnan as the don of an Irish crime family and you’ve got the best Friday night viewing since Peaky Blinders. The real star this season, though, is Tom Hardy’s wardrobe.
He plays Harry Da Souza, the fixer who’s constantly dealing with the family’s mess (a role that might as well have been written for hard man Hardy). So, wherever the Harrigans go, he’s there too – and he has to dress for it. The field jacket for the Cotswolds estate. The worn-in leather for the London errands that sometimes end with a body bag. Then there’s the trip to Spain, where he swaps his usual layers for some proper resortwear (by Dries Van Noten, no less).
Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in Mobland S2
So, he obviously knows how to dress for the job. But strip away the jackets and the Dries, and Harry’s wardrobe comes down to one thing in episode 7: a dark, chunky rib knit. It’s about as classic as it gets: the jumper equivalent of a strong nerve and a steady pair of hands. And Hardy’s not the only on-screen tough guy to wear one: anyone who remembers Daniel Craig’s final act in No Time To Die will know what I’m talking about. No fuss, no logos, just a heavy knit that does the job it’s supposed to.
Think of it as winter armour. Brawls and gunfights might not be in your JD, but rush hour on the Central Line can feel like a daily hostage situation in itself – and a good knit will get you through it without looking like you’ve been interrogated by The Harrigans. It’ll take you from your desk to drinks after work, then home for Christmas (another hostage scenario cosplay). And it’ll hide a mulled wine stain or two – or, in Harry’s case, a casual splattering of blood.
Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza in MobLand S2
Your best bet is leaning into the reliable-guy thing for the whole ‘fit. Proper denim or work pants will get you most of the way there, then finish with a pair or leather Derbies or boots – the kind that can handle a puddle, a pub floor or, if it comes to it, a swift exit. If you’re not kicking any doors down, retro trainers make a nice, low-key swap. And if you’d rather look more east London creative than Harrigan heavy, try the same rib in a v-neck, half zip or stand collar. Still tough, just with better coffee and a vinyl collection.
So, here are the best rib knits to buy now, all of which are under £200. Don’t worry, we’ve done the dirty work for you.
