It seems that Bond has come along way since Fleming boringly described the spy as wearing “(a) dark-blue single-breasted suit, white shirt, thin black knitted tie, black casuals” in The Man With The Golden Gun. The news has spread that James Bond is changing his tailor, Daniel Craig will be wearing a Tom Ford International tux in...Despite Eva Green's character (Vespa) supporting Brioni in Casino Royale insisting “There are dinner jackets and dinner jackets...This is the latter. And I need you looking like a man who belongs at that table,” Bond is choosing another brand of dinner jacket.
Craig in Casino Royale
I recently stumbled across this piece of news on allic and after some googling found this interesting article which talks about the development of Bond's style, from Fleming's words to the evolution of the character on the big screen.
How many men do you know who leave Moss Bross thinking that they are now a spy with a licence to kill? It might be embarassing but there can be little doubt that Bond has an iconic style, influencing many men especially when it comes to Black Tie..."Whenever there’s a new James Bond, whether it was Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan, the movie reflects the mood of the times,’ said Tyler Thoreson, executive editor of men.style.com. Who in your opinion is the most stylish Bond? Do you agree with the recent GQ poll, is Craig the most stylish 007 since Sean Connery?
It is the little things make the man. Notice the cufflinks and the pocket square. But also notice that they’re subdued—white handkerchief, understated links. And the suit, shirt, and tie are also subtle.
4 comments:
Connery is so far above all other Bonds as to render the discussion of "next most stylish" irrelevant.
And really...Quantum of Solace? I'm an English major and even I think that's one quantum too many. What's the next movie going to be called, "A Quandary of Quagmires?"
Mr. Ford is truly an authority on menswear and I'm pleased to hear he's getting involved. God knows Bond needs him...
/DCB.
h of candid cool - The Aston will stay for aslong as Bond exists (atleast in my mind anyway)
Thomas - I agree wholeheartedly with you and although we are the majority I thought I'd see if anyone out there had a different opinion (the fools!)
DBG - Another Tom Ford post will follow, I am intrigued by his concept on tailoiring, I will try and post it before the end of the weekend!
It's odd enough that men don't get inspired from movies others than James Bond. At least hearing'em talk about James Bond's style like a reference makes me wonder what kind of style culture needs a man so he'd feel the smallest breeze of fashion? Or it may be that you can't get a man on the fashion frequency unless it features a serious dose of macho-something?
So finally, to get in touch with your subject, as being the original departure point, it's only normal that JB reflect the times more than the man. And even if Daniel Craig is well suited (surprisingly, even!) for the part, I doubt there could be anyone matching Sean Connery's style and stature.
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