Mwew! Robbie Williams transforms himself into a sharp-suited navy officer for new video in Los Angeles

Few people could carry it off, but Robbie Williams manages to look every inch an officer and a gentleman as he records the video for his latest single, Go Gentle.
Wearing a military uniform while riding a pirate ship adorned with a Union Jack flag, the 39 year-old cruised downtown Los Angeles for the shoot, which took place earlier today.
Dressed in a black blue two-piece with gold military detailing, he completed the look with slick-backed hair and patent leather shoes - crucially worn without socks for added style.

Dapper gentleman: Robbie looks handsome as he records scenes for the new video, Go Gentle

The video also sees him flanked by a maritime band, including a saxophone-blowing sailor, who is dressed in a crisp, white uniform.
The new single, taken from the forthcoming LP Swings Both Ways, marks Robbie's first new material in several years.
The follow-up to 2001s Swing When You're Winning, it features duets with stars including Lily Allen and Michael Buble. It also boasts collaborations with Kelly Clarkson, Olly Murs and the critically acclaimed Rufus Wainwright.

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The album has also seen him reunite with songwriter Guy Chambers on six new songs including a track called No One Likes a Fat Pop Star.

The singer, who is known for his self-deprecating sense of humour, was once described by Oasis star Noel Gallagher as 'the fat dancer from Take That'.

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He said: ‘First of all, I wanted to do a swing album because I wanted to do a swing album. I always knew I'd do another and I think now is the perfect time to do it.
‘I'm enjoying showbiz and I'm enjoying my life and my understanding of where I am now is that there needs to be an event every time I bring out a record.
‘The album this time is a definite ode and a loving glance towards a period on the planet that I was never invited to 'cos I wasn't there ... I wanted to be, which I feel still very strongly linked to.

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‘Going in I planned it to be very similar to the last one, and then I realised that's actually not what I wanted.
‘It's different - it's not all covers. I had some songs that I wanted the world to hear and check out and maybe become part of the fabric of their lives, if I'm lucky enough, that I've had a hand in writing.
'So it's very, very similar to the last one, and very different - and hopefully I'm off to romance the
world.’
Swing Both Ways will be released on 18 November.