Richard E. Grant, 68, Solidifies Fashion Icon Status in H&M Ad with Joanna Lumley, 79

Richard E Grant cemented his fashion darling status as he posed for a new H&M campaign alongside fellow luvvy Joanna Lumley.

The actor, 68, who has earned his style stripes with recent high fashion catwalks, made his latest appearance in the high street advert.

Richard’s look was compared to his iconic titular Withnail and I character, who was known for his dishevelled look – but Richard has now made it chic.

The British star wore a layered look, including double denim with a tweed jacket over the top and an oversized trench jacket.

Richard, who posed beside a corgi, added a pair of chunky boots to his look with a huge quilted bag which he wore slung over his shoulder.

Fans couldn’t help but compare the outfit to Withnail, with many sharing their thoughts in the comments section of the post. 

They said: ‘Withnail returns!’; ‘Giving Withnail vibes’; ‘It’s giving Withnail chic’; ‘A nod to Withnail?’; ‘A formidable new partner for Withnail & I round 2’.

Richard’s character Withnail is the chaotic, charismatic, and tragically funny lead in Withnail and I (1987), the cult British black comedy.

Withnail drags his more grounded friend ‘I’ on a disastrous holiday ‘by mistake’ to the country house of his eccentric uncle Monty.

Beside him in the shoot, Joanna, 79, looked incredible in a complementary look, sporting a statement denim skirt with a striped blouse and statement jewelry.

Richard has delighted fans with a couple of runway appearances for top brands in recent years.

In September, Richard wore a leather apron to walk the Miu Miu catwalk with the likes of Kylie Jenner and Emma Watson all watching from the FROW.

He commanded attention in the number worn over a shirt and pullover and a colourful neckerchief for Paris Fashion Week. 

The showcase of the Spring 2026 ready to wear collection saw models wearing geometric prints, florals and various embellished aprons. 

The day before, Richard shared a video of himself in a cab in Paris. 

He wrote: ‘Solo in Paris hearing Frank Sinatra in my head. Love how that short journey on Eurostar takes you from one culture so instantly into another.’ 

The high fashion moment came eight months after he walked the Burberry catwalk alongside Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern and Lesley Manville.

He sported a khaki green wool coat tied with a belt – as well as a pair of corduroy trousers and carried a yellow tartan umbrella. 

For autumn/winter 2025, Burberry’s designer Daniel Lee said he had been inspired by classic British film and television themes, country house interiors, and Londoners who leave the city for a weekend away. 

Richard took to Instagram at the time and wrote: ‘At 67, I reckon I’m the oldest male ‘model’ to walk the @burberry runway! alongside Leslie Manville, @therealjasonisaacs & @elizabeth.mcgov. 

‘Was in Altman’s PRET A PORTER in 1994 with @naomi who quipped ‘I never thought we’d ever be on the same runway, Richard’! All thanks to @burberry_daniel.lee the Creative Director.

Richard previously revealed during an interview with the Telegraph that he stays catwalk ready by running every morning. 

He said: ‘I run a couple of miles in Richmond Park every morning, shower…’

Richard the reveals he staves off old age with one top tip, saying: ‘Since being introduced to Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream, slather myself from top to toe in the hope that I can stave off looking like an old leather handbag for as long as possible!’