Benedict Cumberbatch: ten best looks

Celebrating The Global Fund at Apsley House, Cumberbatch chose to champion a British brand by wearing a traditional Alexander McQueen check suit. But all is not as conservative as it seems. Look a little closer and you’ll spy a skull print tie. We like the way you work, Mr C. alexandermcqueen.com

At the premiere of The Hobbit:The Desolation of Smaug, Benedict Cumberbatch swaddled himself in a stylish velvet Burberry suit in Berlin. We know it’s cold in Germany in December, but not everyone can transform an arctic chill into a fashion statement. Cumberbatch can. burberry.com

Keeping it casual at the 2014 French Open Men’s Final in Paris, the Sherlock star wore a Lacoste polo shirt and black Persol sunglasses, partnered with grey trousers, and a blue straw hat. He even paid homage to the tennis by accessorising with a pair of white trainers. lacoste.com

Cumberbatch wore Tom Ford to the 2014 Met Gala whilst walking the red carpet with none other than Tom Ford himself. The ubiquitous editor of US Vogue, Anna Wintour was also quoted saying he was the only person to hit the white tie theme right on the head. We’d say he’s doing something right. tomford.com

A Dolce & Gabbana grey trimmed wool jacket was the outfit of choice at the Variety Studio event at the Toronto International Film Festival. Promoting The Imitation Game, he paired a burgundy pattern Richard James shirt with sunglasses and stubble. With this look, Benedict proves that he can keep on the good side of the fashion police, as well as Scotland Yard. dolcegabbana.com

In Leicester Square for the World Premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies it was a silk lined Giorgio Armani Made to Measure tuxedo jacket and tie that Benedict chose to wear on the green carpet. With tailoring this exquisite, we’re starting to understand the throngs of ‘Cumberbitches’ who swoon at his every move. armani.com

2015 was a good year for Benedict Cumberbatch. He was nominated for an Oscar, married his wife, welcomed his first child and wore this dapper suit. Designed by Scabal, the shawl lapel collar and single button front gives the outfit a dash of secret agent suave. The showstopping accessory: Sophie Hunter on his arm. scabal.com

Dr Strange sure suits up well. Attending the Black Mass London Film Festival alongside his wife, he is walking proof that sometimes the only dark force needed to work some magic is a black Dior Homme suit. dior.com

Whilst appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Benedict opted for a navy corduroy suit from Burberry with buffalo horn buttons. Most people remember this episode for its iconic ‘Mad Lib’ skit, but here at Square Mile we always worship the suit. burberry.com