The Influence of James Bond...

[Journeyman]

Too many open buttons. I'll take the Esprit though

Oh, hell yes.

 

[Thruth]

Oh, hell yes.

Always wanted an Esprit or any Lotus for that matter. But every time I got close I would worry about the reliability issues. Chapman was a genius but geniuses don't always build reliable cars

 

[Dropbear]

Years ago in Aus, I met a guy with an Esprit. The engine had given him so many problems he dropped a Nussan SR20DET in there and claimed it was running well.

 

[Zé Ferreira]

Yeah, Craig's suit in QoS in Bolivia.

 

[Journeyman]

I liked the suits/outfits in Casino Royale and QoS, but I didn't like the suits or the shirts in Skyfall. The casual wear (Barbour etc) was great, but the TF suits and shirts jarred with me - the narrower lapels on the suit jackets and the smaller, tab collars on the shirts just didn't appeal.

 

[Zé Ferreira]

Agreed about the suit proportions, but some of those fabrics looked heavenly.

Also do not mind tab collars as time has progressed.

Still cannot support Ludlow-esque lapels

 

[robertito]

The Barbour Tokito is a sweet jacket. You can still get the Commander B replicas on eBay pretty easy.

Any good seller, please? thank you.

I don't like how Bond dresses in QoS, but I love the commander jacket.
Generally I don't like how Daniel Graig dresses as Bond. He was far better dressed in 'Layer Cake'. Also his body was different at that time, so no bulky as in James Bond.

The cream suit at the end of the movie is gorgeous.

Also Siena Miller is in the movie.

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[Dropbear]

It's not just suits and sport coats:

Necropost time.

DC’s casual outfits were so simple (polos, t-shirts, jeans, blouson jackets, chukas, jeans, waxed jackets, etc) but perfectly executed.

I just bought a replica of the Tom Ford Harrington-style jacket above and will get a few polos similar to Sunspel Riviera this year.

I have no interest in chasing the over-priced Bond brands, but it’s fun to take some style cues from DC on a more modest budget. I like what this guy does, though I think he assumes his readership doesn’t have a Daniel Craig body.

Bond on a Budget

Providing budget-friendly options for Bond-inspired looks.

bondonabudget.com

 

[Dropbear]

If I take over this thread, the ground rules are there will be no Roger Moore discussion without my approval.

That black silk shirt though ..

 

[Dropbear]

The Barbour Tokito is a sweet jacket. You can still get the Commander B replicas on eBay pretty easy.

The Beacon is also a good approximation and has had some low sale prices recently. I regularly toy with swapping out my old Beaufort for one, but I don’t think they are anywhere near as practical. I think I also read that they use that awful sweaty rayon lining, but not certain about that.

 

[belinmad]

I just remember the Tokito I spent months searching for and which fits me horribly

 

[doghouse]

I just remember the Tokito I spent months searching for and which fits me horribly

Yeah I can't imagine it'd be a good fit for you.

I have a Dubarry Carrackfergus which is a similar cut, but a lot less pockets and straps which I found super annoying.

I don't think the Tokitos fetch as much money these days as back when they were a craze if anyone is interested in them

 

[Dropbear]

Yeah I can't imagine it'd be a good fit for you.

I have a Dubarry Carrackfergus which is a similar cut, but a lot less pockets and straps which I found super annoying.

I don't think the Tokitos fetch as much money these days as back when they were a craze if anyone is interested in them

Beacons are on sale for $200-$230 all the time now - cheaper than the core Barbour line. The cut looks very slim though - no room to layer anything warm underneath. I had the same issue with my old Sapper.

 

[Dropbear]

I need a new casual jacket like a hole in the head, but a copy of the Matchless suede blouson would be pretty cool:

SPECTRE Morocco Suede Blouson from ROYALE Filmwear

ROYALE Filmwear has moved!!! www.royalefilmwear.com

royalefilmwear.storenvy.com

Only trouble is, they have cloned the real item and rather than make it screen accurate- the colours were so warm, filtered and saturated that it looked more tan in the movie.

 

[Dropbear]

A very subjective list of my favorite DC Bond outfits that aren’t suits:


Black silk Tommy Bahama shirt with Tom Ford silver jeans. It’s not his normal sophistication but perfect for an expat retiree on the Island:

That Bruno Cucinelli linen jacket is supurb and could be dressed down nicely.

The scenes that put Barbour back on the map and out of Sloan Ranger territory. Also the only time we see DC wearing anything green:

The short sleeve shirt with suit was a bad idea, but once the jacket came off this was a great introduction to the style of the Tough and less flashy new Bond:

One of the first times we saw Bond in blue denim jeans, but the Harrington stole the scenes:

Let’s not talk about those awful bootcut pants and remember how great the Sunspel Riviera was:

Something about this kinda reminds me of the way my dad dresses, but he still pulls it off well:

The Billy Reid blue-black peacoat is amazing and could be dressed down, but also helps JB disguise himself as a ver smartly dressed chauffeur in black tie and black v-neck:

Black shawl collar cardi, white spread collar shirt, Levi’s Sta-Press and suede chukkas. The TF aviators were a bit odd, but this is still my favorite.

 

[Dropbear]

And my least favorite:

The Madagascar shirt was ok and the t shirt was ok. No need to layer them and the single button done-up looks like a silly affectation we wouldn’t expect from Commander Bond:

So I know I said above to ignore the bootcut jeans, I can’t:

The waxed Rogue Territory supply-jacket was pretty ewwww for Bond. Far to Americana:

Boxy and cropped linen jacket in Matera wasn’t great, but again doing a single button for sprezz is awful:

The Barbour jacket and TF jeans are ok, but the Carhart ball cap makes it all look too American:

The duster coat. What were they thinking?

That awful Armani lambskin bomber jacket:

The Levi’s Menlo jacket is ok, but it’s not Bond and definitely not with the untucked shirt:

 

[Dropbear]

doghouse , your turn to do a best/worst for the suits? I know most guys pan the slim Tom Ford suits, but I still like them. Slim, but not still a good length in the jacket. Lapels slim but overall a good balance.

 

[Great White Snark]

Fair summary there - generally agree with most of your choices good and bad. If nothing else it shows a very broad variance in the quality of DC’s clothes (costumes) throughout his tenure. All the Bonds have had hits and misses but have any had such a wide variety with such a plethora of both good AND bad outfits?
Perhaps we can attribute this to DC coming into the role with no real sense of style so being at the mercy of the whim of the various costumers. Connery allegedly didn’t have much style but had Terence to guide him.

 

[doghouse]

doghouse , do you always to do a best/worst for the suits? I know most guys pan the slim Tom Ford suits, but I still like them. Slim, but not still a good length in the jacket. Lapels slim but overall a good balance.

I mean best/worst is pretty easy, Sinclair and Haywood were awesome, then a whole lot of hot garbage.

To me, the TF could have been ok, but it was button popping tight. It was just several sizes too small. The Brioni suit at the end of CR was actually pretty nice to look at.

 

[Dropbear]

I mean best/worst is pretty easy, Sinclair and Haywood were awesome, then a whole lot of hot garbage.

I’m not really a suit guy, but this is pretty awesome:

Two-Piece Light Grey Lightweight Suit

Following a one-film break, Sean Connery returned to the role of James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Anthony Sinclair also returned to produce Connery's wardrobe for the film. The searing heat of the Las Vegas location called upon Sinclair to produce a super-light suit that would feel...

us.anthonysinclair.com

To me, the TF could have been ok, but it was button popping tight. It was just several sizes too small. The Brioni suit at the end of CR was actually pretty nice to look at.

I like this one from NTTD:

Though the sleeve length really bugs me (I know, I know, gotta fulfil that Omega product placement contract).

 

[doghouse]

I dunno man, that thing looks two sizes too small to me. And the sleeves are like 4 sizes too short.

That Sinclair suit does look nice. Any idea where they are making their stuff these days?

 

[Dropbear]

That Sinclair suit does look nice. Any idea where they are making their stuff these days?

I saw a reference to “The Italian Factory” from five years ago, but it also looks like they have recently altered their line considerably- no longer offering RTW, everything is MTM or bespoke now.

 

[doghouse]

I saw a reference to “The Italian Factory” from five years ago, but it also looks like they have recently altered their line considerably- no longer offering RTW, everything is MTM or bespoke now.

Gotcha, so in London?

 

[fxh]

I dunno man, that thing looks two sizes too small to me. And the sleeves are like 4 sizes too short.

That Sinclair suit does look nice. Any idea where they are making their stuff these days?

Dropbear I'm with doggie - that suit is pretty bad. Slightly better than a tight T shirt but it just doesn't "hang" as a suit should.

 

[Dropbear]

Dropbear I'm with doggie - that suit is pretty bad. Slightly better than a tight T shirt but it just doesn't "hang" as a suit should.

I love a good tight tshirt! I’d agree if the criticism was leveled at this one (Omega product placement sleeves and too much waist suppression):

 

[Panama]

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Tight suits aside, still some bombtastic production here.

A few more I stumble on tonight.

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Love that low button-stance. And while not a fan of the collar's proportions, it still fits the jacket perfectly.

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Skinny lapels and shrunken collars.

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.gif, but look how that moves on him. Amazingly tailored, yet still not constrictive.

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Nope - no collar gap here.

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More of this, please.

The top photo is painted in our office. Probably 15 foot in height.

 

[Panama]

The top photo is painted in our office. Probably 15 foot in height.

I need to take a photo with the lights on...

 

[doghouse]

Do you work for EON

 

[Panama]

Do you work for EON

No, the home of James Bond. The film studios. Although I do have lunch next to Eon's offices occasionally.

 

[doghouse]

No, the home of James Bond. The film studios. Although I do have lunch next to Eon's offices occasionally.

Oh nice, I never knew that. You'll have to set me up for a tour next time I'm in the UK!

 

[Dropbear]

In spite of all the vintage Rolex fandom, the broad arrow NTTD Seamaster is my favorite of all Bond watches.

 

[Panama]

I need to take a photo with the lights on...

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The original

 

[Dropbear]

Oh nice, I never knew that. You'll have to set me up for a tour next time I'm in the UK!

 

[Dropbear]

Connery and Craig did pocket squares the best with simple whites and pale blues:

How James Bond Wears a Pocket Square – Bond Suits

James Bond is not an adventurous pocket square wearer. His goal is to always keep his pocket squares subtle so they don’t stand out, so they don’t draw attention away from his face and so they don’t compete with the rest of his outfit. He uses pocket squares to add a sophisticated detail to his […]

www.bondsuits.com

 

[Dropbear]

 

[Dropbear]

It wasn’t all flairs and clown suits for Rog:

 

[Dropbear]

Photo call the day before shooting started in Matera. I think I prefer this linen Bruno suit over the Alba cord suit that made it into the film. Would be better for the heat irl, but the colours wouldn’t work for the scene’s heavy saturation. Also very hard to imagine suitable footwear that would work here.

 

[doghouse]

If that jacket was just a tick longer that would be a fantastic suit

 

[Dropbear]

If that jacket was just a tick longer that would be a fantastic suit

I found another pic. Trousers are a bit slim and those boots look awful, though I’m struggling to imagine what sort of footwear would work (not loafers or anything Pitti when you are about to get in extended chase and gunbattle).

 

[belinmad]