Casino Royale On A Budget Part TWO

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Casino Royale on a Budget Part Two
By David Zaritsky


M's Apartment
If you are going to break into your boss’ home the least you could do is be dressed as well as Bond was when he showed up to a surprised M. With his black long sleeved polo and charcoal trench coat Bond looked every part the spy we have come to love so much. The black polo is an easy one and there are countless options. A nice one for the money is the Men's Long Sleeve Performance Pima Polo Shirt from Lands End. Soft and silky yet mat in color, the fitted look of these are an amazing find for $30 a pop. As far as the trench coat there is an EBay seller called dpfsuits who offers a wonderful piece. Direct from their factory in Central Pennsylvania this full length suited trench coat mimics the fitted suited look of the one in this scene. This single breasted 4 button front coat has 3 outside pockets, 2 inside pocket, special vent in back, and is fully lined. The coat is trimmed with designer buttons, including 3 matching cuff links for each sleeve, it measures 54 inches in length (measured down center of back - from collar to bottom of coat). It also features fashionable buttons to match the cuff links. All this for $69. The pants he wears look to be a very close match to Banana Republic’s Straight lightweight twill dress chino. Not dirt cheap for $79 but for a quality match this looks like a best bet. A less expensive but perfectly acceptable alternative is Target’s Merona® Wool Pants in Taupe for $39.

Bahamas Gambling
Some say he wore a black shirt, others say midnight blue in the scene at the Ocean Club when he wins his beloved DB5. I am in the dark blue camp but regardless get yourself to a J Crew and purchase the $39 (best to find this price in the outlets) linen shirt. It is cut straight along the bottom, like Bond’s and weather you buy the black or the blue the fitted look and relaxed sense is a great match to this scene. Pair it with the Men's Plain Front Traditional Fit Blend Twill Trousers from lands End. These durable pants have features ordinarily found only in wool dress trousers. Like a soft Ban-Rol® waistband that prevents "belt flop-over," the extra durability and comfort of a lined crotch and fly, even deeper pockets that hang onto keys, coins, and cargo securely. But since they're built from a care-free cotton/ polyester twill, they never need dry cleaning. Just wash, dry, and you're ready to face whatever the day holds like standing up beautiful Italian women and ****ing off their husbands.


Boat Scene
I have to go back to the old standard of the Champion Grey T-shirt that is available at Target. For $9.99 they are a close match and comfy as hell. Pair them with Lands End linen chinos which are a slim fit that ride low and essentially you are ready for the Venice Canals. If you want to do without the Persol’s seen here then Massimo at Target makes a great Wayfarer type replica in a faux tortoise shell for $17.99. From about five feet away it replicates the Persol’s nicely, but any closer, well….


Last Scene
When you say Bond, James Bond, you better look damn good saying it. I have to resort to my friends once again at www.BaronBoutique.com. They will make you an exact replica of Bond 3-piece suit for about $270…and it will be custom made for you! The best one to get is the Men's Mink Cashmere Suit: Selvedge: Super 140s' Mink Cashmere Regency Huddersfield Made in England. These striped mink cashmere suits are heavier than tropical wool. They are perfect for a wedding, ideal for a fancy luncheon. But you can wear them at night as well. These two piece suits feature the two-button jacket silhouette. Make sure you tell them you want a vest with it and you want the Navy pin stripe. The style is a custom tailor striped mink cashmere suit with three button fastening, notch lapel, piped pockets with flap, upper welted pocket, three buttons at each cuff, rear vent, fully lined. The trouser has a single pleated front, single rear pocket, 1.25" belt loops and is lined to the knee, zip fly closure. Purchase the blue diamond dotted tie from for $15 and a blue wide collared sea island dress shirt which you can get from Charles Tyrwhitt for $85 (www.ctshirts.co.uk). There are cheaper shirts but you have saved so much on this outfit treat yourself to a Sea Island cotton shirt- I promise you, you may never wear anything else.

Vesper Wear
So now you have a closet full of Casino Royale wear and your significant other is cursing both you and me out for it. Do her and yourself a favor and buy her some Vesper wear. There is an EBay seller named denim_blues that sells a wonderful recreation of the velvet purple/burgundy dress Vesper wears. A little less rhinestones than the one in the movie this dress is still a wonderful facsimile of the casino dress and for $24.97 you’ll still have money left over for that $450 Turnbull shirt you really want. Selfish! For Vesper’s “tamer” clothes Banana Republic has several nice vintage women’s suits that will do the trick but for my money you can’t go wrong with Indy Magnoli’s site (https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop/osCommerce/catalog/index.php?osCsid=81f2e8f03f021ec3722d2ff3672cce76). There he will craft and custom a vintage styled suit even with modern lines with your Vesper’s exact measurements. Magnoli is also the gent that has replicated the Connery suit from Goldfinger down to the last detail. But alas, this is a Casino Royale article…

Part 3 Coming Soon to include Bad Guys, Accessories, and Footwear…
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Comments

  • SolarisSolaris Blackpool, UKPosts: 308MI6 Agent
    Another Excelent article, its not the sme without the pictures however, I will wait patiently for the full article.
  • TylerTyler Posts: 184MI6 Agent
    Excellent article, once again. How long to the pics are loaded?
    Never fear the event
  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    Oh, come on, Mantis. You KNOW the poker shirt was black.

    Thanks for this, can't wait for the pics.
  • SolarisSolaris Blackpool, UKPosts: 308MI6 Agent
    Sorry Night, I'm on Mantis' side I think the shirt was a very dark blue, not a black.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    LOL, spirited debate so soon? :)

    OK, so it is one of those things, a "contact" has told me it was blue but looks black on film. I agree it looks black but on Blu Ray it looks like a deep midnight blue so....
  • Red IndianRed Indian BostonPosts: 427MI6 Agent
    edited March 2007
    Taking into consideration what Lindy Hemming said (outfitting Craig in blue not only because of his eyes but because it works as a "timeless color") it's safe to assume it was a midnight blue - and it looked blue to me! ;)
  • mrbigmrbig Cotswolds, EnglandPosts: 68MI6 Agent
    You mentioned this about the blue tie

    "Purchase the blue diamond dotted tie from for $15 and"

    and you accidentally forgot to mention where to get this bargain

    please enlighten us mantis,
    mrbig
  • IanT007IanT007 Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    The Poker shirt is dark blue. I'm sure of it.
  • SuperintendentSuperintendent Here and there...Posts: 61MI6 Agent
    I have a question about this:
    The Mantis wrote:
    Massimo at Target makes a great Wayfarer type replica

    I guess you were thinking about these sunglasses:

    B000I25HDA.01-A1ZJ0HXHHESLCO._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

    Are those the same sunglasses Sean Connery wears on the beach scene in Thunderball?

    Here's the photo:
    http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2073/sgsf1.jpg
  • Red IndianRed Indian BostonPosts: 427MI6 Agent
    edited March 2007
    No, they're not the same ones that Connery wore, but they are correct for the time period!
  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    Also, Bond wears a black shawl collared sweater quite often. Here is one that closely resembles it: http://www.polo.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2456155&cp=&origkw=shawl&kw=shawl&parentPage=search
    Although they don't have the black color in stock anymore. What would you suggest for this Mantis? And does anyone know who actually makes the real thing? If I didn't know better, I'd say it WAS made by Ralph Lauren.
  • IanT007IanT007 Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    It has been suggested that the cardigan may have been a John Smedley.

    Oh for a proper interview with Lindy Hemming.....
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Sorry all...away on business but will answer all questions and post pics when I return....
  • DocWeeksDocWeeks Posts: 3MI6 Agent
    (total newbie here)

    Great idea. How about a budget pair of close enough swim trunks. I bought a pair of those grigioperlas, and... well, I may be proud, but I'm not THAT "proud". Too tight, and too short. I'll wear them swimming at home, but never in public.
  • TylerTyler Posts: 184MI6 Agent
    Plenty of "close enough" versions of the swimshorts out there. Look under the posting "Daniel Craig Swimshorts" in this forum, to find plenty of links to other versions.
    Never fear the event
  • TylerTyler Posts: 184MI6 Agent
    Are there any photos for this article yet?
    Never fear the event
  • mrbigmrbig Cotswolds, EnglandPosts: 68MI6 Agent
    Does anyone know where to get a good replica of th tie that Daniel Craig is wearing in the final scene?
  • IanT007IanT007 Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    edited April 2007
    Just for all you UK Bonds... Matalan are selling a pair of black swim shorts that are very similar to the black shorts Bond wears on the beach with vesper. Where the originals have sections in burgundy, the Matalan ones are grey in these parts. They are not screen accurate, but they are close enough and a bargain at only £4.

    Yes, I bought mine today.
  • qbviqbvi AustraliaPosts: 254MI6 Agent
    TM Leuwin had a decent one matching the pattern. I got one months ago but dont know if they are still in stock. Looks terrific and its Saville Row. Think it was around 30pds.
    A Whisper of Love, A Whisper of Hate
  • 00-Agent00-Agent CaliforniaPosts: 453MI6 Agent
    Also, Bond wears a black shawl collared sweater quite often. Here is one that closely resembles it: http://www.polo.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2456155&cp=&origkw=shawl&kw=shawl&parentPage=search
    Although they don't have the black color in stock anymore. What would you suggest for this Mantis? And does anyone know who actually makes the real thing? If I didn't know better, I'd say it WAS made by Ralph Lauren.

    Has anyone discovered additional sources for the sweater in the boat scene? I dont remember it having a shawl collar like that. I will have to re-watch it.
    "A blunt instrument wielded by a Government department. Hard, ruthless, sardonic, fatalistic. He likes gambling, golf, fast motor cars. All his movements are relaxed and economical". Ian Fleming
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    IanT007 wrote:
    Just for all you UK Bonds... Matalan are selling a pair of black swim shorts that are very similar to the black shorts Bond wears on the beach with vesper. Where the originals have sections in burgundy, the Matalan ones are grey in these parts. They are not screen accurate, but they are close enough and a bargain at only £4.

    Yes, I bought mine today.

    above reply refers to these btw;8-)
  • IanT007IanT007 Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    Just checked your link and no, its not them.

    The ones I have are lycra, box cut. I really must try to post some pics on here soon.
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    great...

    or a link?....couldn't find them on the matalan site..where u buy them?...
  • IanT007IanT007 Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    my local Matalan had them on the racks. I think they are just new in. Keep looking dude.

    By the way, I will not post a pic of me modelling the shorts unless all the ladies want it! ;)
  • gonzalc3gonzalc3 Posts: 77MI6 Agent
    In the gambling scene, is Bond wearing a pair of grey pants?
  • mrbigmrbig Cotswolds, EnglandPosts: 68MI6 Agent
    'Fraid not ol' boy, Bond is wearing what seems to be an almost chocolate brown, but a lighter shade.

    Verification of Pant Colour
  • NewsmanNewsman Erie, PA USAPosts: 92MI6 Agent
    mrbig wrote:
    'Fraid not ol' boy, Bond is wearing what seems to be an almost chocolate brown, but a lighter shade.

    Verification of Pant Colour

    Geez, who can look at his pants in that picuture?

    WOW!
  • gonzalc3gonzalc3 Posts: 77MI6 Agent
    Mr. Big.

    In that scene he is also wearing some black shoes right?
  • mrbigmrbig Cotswolds, EnglandPosts: 68MI6 Agent
    I thought so when i first saw the film, but i know believe that they are a really dark brown, what John Lobb call 'Chestnut'
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