Bond in Levi's ?

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  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    Hi there fellow FANatics,

    Did anyone else notice that Bond's wardrobe in this go round is heavily inspired by the early 60's Steve McQueen? Check out the photographer William Claxton's photo book "Steve McQueen" and you'll find Steve McQueen wearing the exact same white jeans, navy blue shawl collar sweater, brown suede chukka boots, Persol sunglasses (last movie, I know), similar haircut etc.

    Craig has mentioned in interviews that McQueen was a movie star that inspired him. They both fall squarely into the same strong, silent, blue steel eyed, buff mode. I think Daniel is surely channeling the 1962 Steve McQueen for Bond.

    http://fab.schalljugend.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/stevemcqueen.jpg
  • mrees007mrees007 London, UKPosts: 77MI6 Agent
    Good observation...

    ... BTW, does anyone know where i can get the cream / beige jeans in the UK (on-line)?
    Keeping the British end up.
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters
    edited November 2008
    jamesluk wrote:
    Hi there fellow FANatics,

    Did anyone else notice that Bond's wardrobe in this go round is heavily inspired by the early 60's Steve McQueen? Check out the photographer William Claxton's photo book "Steve McQueen" and you'll find Steve McQueen wearing the exact same white jeans, navy blue shawl collar sweater, brown suede chukka boots, Persol sunglasses (last movie, I know), similar haircut etc.

    Craig has mentioned in interviews that McQueen was a movie star that inspired him. They both fall squarely into the same strong, silent, blue steel eyed, buff mode. I think Daniel is surely channeling the 1962 Steve McQueen for Bond.

    http://fab.schalljugend.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/stevemcqueen.jpg

    Yes, I noticed that too. Perhaps DC can play Bullitt in a re-make. That's what I was thinking while watching QOS.

    DG
    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
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  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    apparently someone else thinks so too...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qYRUvF05no
  • scaramanga1scaramanga1 The English RivieraPosts: 845Chief of Staff
    edited November 2008
    Just managed to pick up a brand new pair of beige Levi's off ebay for £3.00! They are listed as 551's (but I'm not sure they are)and are said to be canvas - so I don't think they are the same as Daniel wears but do look simmilar enough IMO to the sta pressed and with a little bit of shortening and a pair of brown dessies the white shirt and the shawl collared cardigan I hope to get next week -the outfit wil be complete! :D
  • mi6agent007mi6agent007 Posts: 1MI6 Agent
    does anyone happen to know who makes the black jacket DC wears along with the cream levis?
  • Roland007Roland007 United KingdomPosts: 58MI6 Agent
    I know this subject has been done to death but can any UK members point me in the direction of a decent online levis shop ? Really struggling to find any white or beige jeans. not necessarily Levis but a good replica to those in QoS ?? Cheers !!!!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I have an extra pair of Staprest ones, same as the ones in the movie I could sell...size 34 waist.
  • redsleighdownredsleighdown USAPosts: 450MI6 Agent
    Mantis, I may be interested, do you find that they run small/big?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    I think they run a little big...so if you are a 35 or 36 you would be fine...those that are smaller could take them in...but they are ararer than hens teeth
  • JimboBondJimboBond Lake Mary, FLPosts: 89MI6 Agent
    I just ordered a pair of 501 Original Blues Deconstructed White Levis off their site; I think they'll do.
  • youknowmynameyouknowmyname Gainesville, FL, USAPosts: 703MI6 Agent
    Wow, the Steve McQueen comparison is striking.

    Bondlifestyle has some links I think for the Levis....he at least has some info on them. Check him out or PM him for more information.
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  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    Hello,

    I might be interested, what's the inseam/price ?

    Thanks
  • dominicmdominicm Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    where can you get the white ones from in the uk
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    The ones I have from are from the UK/Belgium...waist 34 and inseam 34 but they can be hemmed...$100
  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    Hi Mantis, are they new with tags, unworn?
  • dominicmdominicm Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    i have managed to find the levi 306 sta in black and blue
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    NEW with tags in bag still!
  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    if they're the same color as in the movie we have a deal Mantis
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    They are...where are you located?
  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    Santa Monica CA...can we pm?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    yep....!
  • dominicmdominicm Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    if your in the uk and you want the levis 306 in black you can get them at next

    https://www.next.co.uk/shopping/branded/brandedforhim/20/1
  • JimboBondJimboBond Lake Mary, FLPosts: 89MI6 Agent
    I got the 501s today and boy are they cut slim. Oh well, back to Levis they go.
  • Red IndianRed Indian BostonPosts: 427MI6 Agent
    I finally bought some 7 jeans (the pair from QoS) and can't get over how comfortable they are. They really are high quality denim - no wonder Bond wears them!

    I never thought I would spend $174.00 on jeans but they are worth every penny!

    Thanks to Mantis, Simon, and all of the others for always keeping us informed about this stuff!

    Items such as these and the Sunspel immediately became wardrobe staples!
  • CarsonCarson SpainPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    I just received my pair of 7s today, but I must admit I much prefer my Levis. If anyone's interested in buying them from me I'd be prepared to sell them. I'm based in the UK.

    They are a 31" waist, they are also a stretchy denim so they would fit a 32" as well. They have the Blue button as well. These jeans are brand new.
  • urhashurhash USPosts: 986MI6 Agent
    Carson wrote:
    I just received my pair of 7s today, but I must admit I much prefer my Levis. If anyone's interested in buying them from me I'd be prepared to sell them.

    Wow, you feel that strongly about it?
  • CarsonCarson SpainPosts: 28MI6 Agent
    urhash wrote:
    Carson wrote:
    I just received my pair of 7s today, but I must admit I much prefer my Levis. If anyone's interested in buying them from me I'd be prepared to sell them.

    Wow, you feel that strongly about it?

    For sure. No point in keeping something I don't feel comfortable in. Might as well let someone else have some pleasure out of them.
  • jameslukjamesluk los angeles, ca USAPosts: 15MI6 Agent
    Mantis,

    I just tried on the cream Sta-Prest 306 jeans for the first time and they fit great. They have a tapered leg and are really flattering in the seat/crotch. Leagues away from the standard heavy cotton straight fit Levis.

    Thanks!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
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