Striding out of Rotterdam airport, Sir Keir Starmer looked like he meant business on his way to discuss Labour's migration policies with the European Union.
But his outfit did not match his demeanour as the Labour leader dressed down in an unbuttoned shirt, jeans and blue Adidas trainers.
At his side was Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper who looked serious in a smart jumpsuit and jacket.
The Europol headquarters in The Hague was the latest stop in a round of appearances that is expected to see Sir Keir meet French president Emmanuel Macron next week, as well as Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, as he seeks to promote a statesmanlike image.
The visit came as Germany pulled out of an EU migrant resettlement scheme that was meant to see it take thousands of asylum seekers from Italy this year.