Tag: Silk

James Bond’s Comfortable Style in Ian Fleming’s Books

15
Ian Fleming used few words to describe James Bond’s wardrobe, so what little he wrote about Bond's clothes had to be significant. Fleming describes...

Off-White Shirts Compared to White Shirts

11
White shirts are the standard. They're the go-to choice for dressing up in poplin, twill and herringbone, and they're a popular choice for dressing...

The Cream Safari Leisure Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun

47
If any outfit is to blame for Roger Moore’s undeserved reputation for wearing too many leisure suits, safari suits and brown clothes as James Bond, it’s his cream safari jacket outfit in The Man with the Golden Gun. The 1970s was a time of experimentation and creativity in menswear...

(00)7 Tips from James Bond for Tie Beginners

13
One reason why James Bond's style appeals to so many people is that it is aspirational but also appears to be accessible. Bond's neckties...

(00)7 Levels of Tie Formality

16
Ties may be thought of as simply a formal accessory for dressing up, but not all ties are created equal. Matching a tie to...

The Pale Silk Herringbone Suit in The Man with the Golden Gun

72
In The Man with the Golden Gun, James Bond wears a sporty silk-blend suit to bear the heat in Macau and Hong Kong. The suit is made of a semi-solid fine herringbone in a pale colour. This suit presents the same dilemma that the North By Northwest suit does

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Dick Van Dyke’s Ecru Sports Coat for the Car’s Inaugural Drive

1
At the end of this week on the 13th of December, the legendary actor Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old. Van Dyke may...

Roger Moore’s Double-Breasted Blazer and Silk Turtleneck Shirt in The Saint

27
Roger Moore is known for wearing blazers, particularly of the double-breasted variety. The first double-breasted blazer he wears on screen is in the sixth...