The Closet Spy...
Bill Tanner
"Spending the money quickly" iPosts: 261MI6 Agent
A post for any comments relating to the feature article series "The Spy who came out of the closet".
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You did a great job in encapsulating your research into a brief and rich treatment; it is chockfull of details yet it avoids the feeling of a synopsis, a fitting web article.
I really hope that you get around to the chapters on "shirts and ties, shoes, hats, leathergoods, toiletries and accessories such as watches and lighters." Thanks again!
I'm just finishing the second part of the suits article detailing the films. As soon as I can find the time I'll try to do some of the other bits and pieces of clothing before moving on to the watches and accessories.
It is really great to see the variety of articles available here at ajb. I just wish there were more people who were likeminded and are willing to pass their knowledge and research onto other members by writing feature articles.
So there are now no excuses for all those slovenly tailored would-be Spies.
Much appreciated, keep up the hard work.
Shows how much effort went into the whole thing from day 1, the series and your articles, that is .
Here's a test for anyone who might want to answer, where do Pierce Brosnans cufflinks come from?
I'll be covering this in the next exciting instalment - though I don't know how soon that will be. If you need any more specific advice you can PM me.
Please allow me to congratulate you on a beautiful beginning of this article series. As my fascination with Bond, James Bond is on a constant incline, I am trying to absorb every piece of information available – especially with regards to his attire. Once you have covered the areas of shirts, ties, and accessories, I propose that you give some concrete suggestions to the contemporary Bond-wannabe on how to stock a wardrobe of flair and elegance without spending the GNP of Sweden. Since I am about to graduate, it would be great to be able to dress to impress come job interviews…
Thanks compadre!
I'm a little mystified by the encoded parts of your first message and the obscure reference to Dunhill in your second - perhaps you'd like to expand?
I could certainly add an installment to the feature articles along the 'Bond on a budget' lines you've suggested if there's interest from other members.
I'm not sure I agree with your comment that Brosnan's wardrobe is unrealistic and unprofessional; I take the view that his undercover identity is that of a rich and successful international playboy (if such a thing still exists) and his clothes are suitably expensive and fitting to his role. My point was that Connery was expensively but tastefully dressed, while Brosnan's clothes are equally expensive but a little too self conscious and conspicuous - something of which Fleming, and his interpretation of Bond, would not have approved.
Since you really seem to know your stuff, let me ask: what color suit does Bond wear in the opening sequence of TWINE in Bilbao?
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You sir, are a hopelessly loquacious peacock.
Your friend,
MrsD
P.S. Keep up the good work (and about time too).
Too many want names and personal information about Bond, you've hit the nail on the head to focus on the entire picture.
Perhaps a joint collaboration with our elaborate party dreamer, Mrs. D, might be in the cards?
Is that a euphemism?
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It's a fine line between informing and entertaining; I always try to fit a little too much information into the articles, but Sico is an excellent editor and always advises a split - which is why article 4 will be coming out in a day or two.