- Frank N 24 March 2023 at 08:09 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoI'll ask them at the fitting to ensure the cuff matches their newer Dr No cuff Vs the Cocktail cuff on their earlier Dr No shirt. Thanks again Matt as always!
- Matt Spaiser 23 March 2023 at 23:30 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoThings have changed there in the past decade, especially since they launched a 007 line in 2020. They have had a Dr. No collar for a little longer, which is their Regent collar +1/8", and it's a decent interpretation of Connery's collar but it's not exactly the same. In 2020 they launched a proper Connery cocktail cuff. Patternmaker Eddie Powers in their New York store has been especially helpful with my bespoke shirts in getting special Bond details correct. He's even been able to dig up the patterns for Brosnan and for Connery in Never Say Never Again, and I now have a shirt with the World Is Not Enough collar and the Never Say Never Again button-down cocktail cuff.
- Frank N 23 March 2023 at 22:22 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoAh I see, I just recently put in my first T&A bespoke order (4 shirts), all based on their Dr No shirt. I'm due first fitting in approx. 3 weeks now, so will ask them to make one of them as per this pale sea island cotton I was surprised they agreed to fully match the Dr No details as I understood in the past they were reluctant to do this.
- Matt Spaiser 23 March 2023 at 21:43 on The Casino Royale Dinner JacketDon’t pay attention to the thumb. People can be proportioned differently. Generally, a jacket’s length should be half the distance from the base of the neck to the floor, but it may be slightly longer if necessary to cover your seat. Tall people can wear a slightly longer jacket. Formality doesn’t factor in much people there’s no reason why someone ahouldn’t wear clothes that fit them just as well if they’re not dressing as formally.
- Matt Spaiser 23 March 2023 at 21:37 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoThey released the Sea Island version last year for the 60th anniversary as a more authentic version. I haven’t seen it in person, but it it should be more accurate in every way. They sell the basic version as a more accessible and non-limited edition shirt. The Sea Island shirt costs almost twice as much, so realistically the more ordinary cotton version makes more sense in a ready to wear line.
- Michael McKinley 23 March 2023 at 18:14 on The Casino Royale Dinner JacketCurious about the length of the jacket. It appears to land at, or below, the length of Craig's thumb. Current advice would suggest that the jacket should end at about where the thumb meets the hand, much higher - though I've always heard that a formal jacket should, in fact, run on the longer side. What is the 'rule of thumb' here? I found a wool/mohair fully canvased jacket that is very similar (French), but the length falls right about where this jacket does - just above the end of the thumb. Curious to know if it is worth having a tailor fit the sleeves, or if the jacket length is a deal-breaker.
- Frank N 23 March 2023 at 15:11 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoJust to add the links: Original Dr No shirt: https://turnbullandasser.co.uk/products/dr-no-blue-cotton-shirt-with-cocktail-cuff-as-seen-on-james-bond Sea Island Dr No short: https://turnbullandasser.co.uk/products/dr-no-pale-blue-west-indian-sea-island-cotton-shirt-with-dr-no-collar-and-cuff-as-seen-on-james-bond
- Frank N 23 March 2023 at 15:09 on A Dark Grey Flannel Suit in Jamaica in Dr. NoI can see Turnbull & Asser now offer another Dr No short in a pale blue sea island cotton - does this cloth/colour more closely resemble the actual blue shirts in Dr No? If so, is the regular T&A Dr No blue shirt inaccurate colour wise or did Connery have two different blue shades?
- Sinclair 23 March 2023 at 12:36 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?Thanks for the tip. I love how Fleming in his correspondence referred to Bond as a real life person.
- Matt Spaiser 22 March 2023 at 20:07 on Beige Linen Camp Shirt and Brown Trousers in You Only Live TwiceA lighter colour would be more versatile.
- Reid Stapleton 22 March 2023 at 18:34 on Beige Linen Camp Shirt and Brown Trousers in You Only Live TwiceWould linen trousers in a darker brown like this or a lighter more taupe like color be more versatile?
- Frank N 22 March 2023 at 14:12 on Warm-Weather Glen Check Suit in Istanbul in From Russia with LoveAwesome, thank you Matt, very tempting to get one of each of the Standeven ones (both the Dr No and FRWL). Many thanks again :))
- Frank N 22 March 2023 at 14:09 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveThank you Matt, will go for the Intercity one as I also prefer not having any cashmere in suits too.
- Matt Spaiser 22 March 2023 at 13:52 on Warm-Weather Glen Check Suit in Istanbul in From Russia with LoveThe Standeven is closer to the Dr. No check. And this one is close to the From Russia with Love suit https://www.standevenfabrics.co.uk/product/27025-medium-grey-glen-check/
- Matt Spaiser 22 March 2023 at 13:48 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveFrom Cape Horn, 6621021 is probably a little closer. I don't find that cashmere has any benefits in a suit, only downsides. 1% cashmere probably won't have much of an effect, though.
- Jtkuga 22 March 2023 at 09:00 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?There is an interesting piece on Watches of Espionage about how Bond came into Omega, and it also shed some light on Rolex and bond as well. Interesting read if you haven’t seen it yet.
- Frank N 22 March 2023 at 03:01 on Warm-Weather Glen Check Suit in Istanbul in From Russia with LoveMatt, would you say that fox Brothers one you linked is closer to the Dr No check, or this Standeven one please: https://www.standevenfabrics.co.uk/product/27024-black-white-glen-check/
- Sinclair 21 March 2023 at 18:47 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?LoL Exactly!
- Thomas Morgan 21 March 2023 at 17:06 on Lazenby in Black Tie: A Dinner Suit in On Her Majesty’s Secret ServiceAm I the only one who actually likes the ruffled front worn with the dinner suit to the rendezvous at the Casino, admittedly it is a relic of the time, but the ay it is tailored and George’s look in it only makes me even want one myself.
- Frank N 21 March 2023 at 16:45 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveThank you Matt, will go for this Intercity one then as a kind all seasons suit - out of interest what's the reason you'd put this Intercity 6021060 as more accurate than say the Cape Horn, 6621022, which is 11Oz, is it due to the 1% cashmere? (I imagine this means it's also not as hard-hard-wearing over time).
- Matt Spaiser 21 March 2023 at 16:09 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveYes, I think it would be closer, but I doubt Connery's suit was any heavier than 12oz.
- Frank N 21 March 2023 at 14:57 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveThank you - weight wise do you think the Intercity 6021060 would be closest to Connery's one please?
- Matt Spaiser 21 March 2023 at 14:51 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveHolland & Sherry have a slightly heavier cloth with Intercity 6021060 and slightly lighter in Perennial Classics 6420031.
- Frank N 21 March 2023 at 14:09 on Somerset’s Grey Pick-and-Pick Suit in From Russia with LoveHey Matt, the Target 7418052 for this Sharkskin is out of stock, do you know please the next closest that Holland & Sherry do please? Or another British supplier please?
- Jay 21 March 2023 at 05:37 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?Oh no luxury Swiss watches and several hundred dollar pairs of jeans, truly the character is ruined
- Timothy 20 March 2023 at 23:57 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?I have no problems with jeans, per se, but the execution matters most. As the article mentions, jeans can be dressed up, and with a little effort Bond can look good in them. The white and especially the brown jeans in Quantum of Solace look great in my opinion. I don't like the way he wears the blue jeans as much, but I can appreciate that at least it's for combat. I don't like the wardrobe for No Time to Die at all, I think it's Craig's wardrobe at its worst, even next to Skyfall. It's just too casual, and I don't love watching Bond for his frugal, everyday style. Again, jeans can be dressed up, and as long as Bond looks smart in his jeans then they're a-okay in my book. When he's wearing them because he no longer cares, then neither do I.
- Rod The Mod 20 March 2023 at 21:29 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?Bond in jeans is a hard sell for me. I accept that in certain tactical situations they are appropriate, if not necessary, such as the finale of QOS. Dark jeans would also have been better suited to the after-dark adventure in Dr No rather than powder blue. But book Bond would have been approximately the same age as my Dad (born in 1921 and also a career military man) and I never saw him in jeans his entire life, which I think is common to many men of that vintage. 21st century Bond has to move with the times of course but I still prefer Bond to be rarely seen in jeans if at all. The tan and white five-pockets and sta-pressts seem to fit the character beater for most scenarios than traditional blue or indigo jeans. Every kid of my age spent their youth in blue jeans, but these days, despite their acceptance in more formal contexts as Matt discussed, I find their ubiquity to be kinda boring so I limit their use for myself in preference for white jeans, five pockets in tan and grey, OGs, Sta-pressts, coloured chinos and linen strides. I wish Levi’s would expand their sta presst range and make them more widelY available.
- IT 20 March 2023 at 19:35 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?Modern young people are so accustomed to “sweatpants” that jeans to them are formalwear. Haven’t seen a schoolboy in jeans for a while.
- Jtkuga 20 March 2023 at 16:26 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?I’ve had 7s, N and F, and my latest Sugar Cane. I love the ubiquitousness of jeans, but there can be subtle (and in some cases not so subtle) things in their design and fabric that make them interesting. They are appropriate for everyone in 2023, including Bond.
- Sinclair 20 March 2023 at 14:14 on Jeans Bond: Does Denim Fit 007?No To To Buy.... Jeans. Omega watches and now jeans. Bond on the slippery slope.