Bond Girl Style Watercooler

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  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    It wouldn't surprise me if Cary Grant and Daniel were related in some way. They could be twins.

    :)) :)) surely!

    To think he was the one Fleming wanted... sigh. I could have had perfection. Not that I complain about Sir Sean of course, but I'm sorry Cary is just another league.
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • ke02ewwke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent
    Daniel Craig looks terrific wearing specs on the cover of this week's Time Out London magazine.

    Here is the interview

    http://www.timeout.com/london/feature/2002/daniel-craig-exclusive-interview

    But oddly, he looks young and great promoting his Dragon Tattoo film, where he's meant to be 50-ish and craggy, and looks old and grey as Bond. Gee, I can't make sense of this world. :#

    Good spot nap.... Some interesting comments on QoS...

    It seems that the script is sometimes an after-thought on huge productions.

    ‘Yes and you swear that you’ll never get involved with **** like that, and it happens. On “Quantum”, we were fxxxed. We had the bare bones of a script and then there was a writers’ strike and there was nothing we could do. We couldn’t employ a writer to finish it. I say to myself, “Never again”, but who knows? There was me trying to rewrite scenes – and a writer I am not.’

    You had to rewrite scenes yourself?

    ‘Me and the director [Marc Forster] were the ones allowed to do it. The rules were that you couldn’t employ anyone as a writer, but the actor and director could work on scenes together. We were stuffed. We got away with it, but only just. It was never meant to be as much of a sequel as it was, but it ended up being a sequel, starting where the last one finished.’

    It was still a massive commercial success though. So it wasn’t a failure in that sense.

    ‘No, quite. Thank God it worked, and it worked like gangbusters. But for me personally, on a level of feeling satisfied, I would want to do better next time. That’s really important to me.’
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Given the photos on the rooftop and the photos in Time out, I suspect the editors of Time out used huge amounts of Photoshop to achive the look they wanted, and when Skyfall comes out Craig will look refreshed and youg as the computer Boys will of cleaned up the digital footage as in "X-Men Last stand" when they took years of Patrick Stewart. :D as for Craigs complaints about QOS, Don't they have a saying about Bad workmen blaming their tools ? :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    What Craig said seemed fair enough, but it really is a case of history repeating itself as with TND, where the script isn't nailed down.

    What is annoying is that in fairness they did have time to hammer something out, but took too long. After all, Haggis came up with a treatment that got thrown out (Vesper turning out to have a kid, Bond not taking care of it at the end, which the producers thought was a bit odd, fair enough) so they had to start from scratch... Of course, director Roger Donaldson (was it he? went on to do The Bank Job methingks, which I liked a lot, but could be wrong here) cried off (prob with good reason, if I'm being cynical) so again, that held QoS up a lot, hence they weren't ready when the strike kicked in.

    That Time Out shot isn't contemporary, it only had to be a few months ago. It's putting the muscle or weight on that ages Craig, he looked fine in a pap shot but three months ago if that.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    I won't be sucked into this Craig discussion on here, sorry :))

    Let's talk about his outfit. That scarf needs to be rethought because it makes him look like a grandpa. Tie it a different way or just don't use it at all and show jacket and tie under open coat. And please pick a different color, too. There, this is the Bond girl watercooler observation about the rooftop one.
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    Alessandra wrote:
    It wouldn't surprise me if Cary Grant and Daniel were related in some way. They could be twins.

    :)) :)) surely!

    To think he was the one Fleming wanted... sigh. I could have had perfection. Not that I complain about Sir Sean of course, but I'm sorry Cary is just another league.

    mr. pringle...dry as a martini, as ever :)) We can agree on Cary Grant, Alessandra. I'd have loved to see him do one, even though it would have been a one-off :007)
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  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    Alessandra wrote:
    It wouldn't surprise me if Cary Grant and Daniel were related in some way. They could be twins.

    :)) :)) surely!

    To think he was the one Fleming wanted... sigh. I could have had perfection. Not that I complain about Sir Sean of course, but I'm sorry Cary is just another league.

    mr. pringle...dry as a martini, as ever :)) We can agree on Cary Grant, Alessandra. I'd have loved to see him do one, even though it would have been a one-off :007)


    Yeah definitely, it would have been a one-off because of his age, but I would have loved to see him as well! -{ Too bad we'll never have that pleasure. I keep picturing him as Bond when I re-watch "To Catch a Thief" and "Charade". He really would have been a pleasure to see. :007)

    :)) Dry as a martini is an apt and Bondian definition for Mr Pringle, hat off to you, Loeffs! :D
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    Alessandra wrote:
    I won't be sucked into this Craig discussion on here, sorry :))

    Let's talk about his outfit. That scarf needs to be rethought because it makes him look like a grandpa. Tie it a different way or just don't use it at all and show jacket and tie under open coat. And please pick a different color, too. There, this is the Bond girl watercooler observation about the rooftop one.

    Alessandra,
    Please teach us! what variation of the scarf tie would make it better?
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    Oh, and while you're around Al, what would a chic Parisian mademoiselle wear these days? Dior? It's for a piece I'm doing, I don't need much detail, "All I need is a name...." (TWINE)
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    edited December 2011
    Alessandra,
    Please teach us! what variation of the scarf tie would make it better?

    It needs to have a knot in the middle, or actually two, sort of like a loose tie, and I can't really explain, I'd need to do it to show how the knot is kept flat and makes it look like you're a trendy 30 something instead of a grandpa waiting to go to bed :)) :)) As far as the color, light blue, or a cream and black or cream and navy blue one (dark color in the middle, border with cream color, which would stand out with the knot). I can't freaking understand what color his coat is. Black? Navy? Dark Grey? Of course in case they want to dare with the color and depending on the accessories they can always go for a bright coral, too. Probably my favourite amongst all the alternatives, but I'm imagining it worn by Pierce, not worn by Craig :)) Him being so pale and blond, the bright coral one probably wouldn't suit him that well.. it would suit the outfit but not him.
    Oh, and while you're around Al, what would a chic Parisian mademoiselle wear these days? Dior? It's for a piece I'm doing, I don't need much detail, "All I need is a name...." (TWINE)

    Hahah bear in mind, before Dior there's ALWAYS Chanel and Hermès. Depending on the age, Céline can be an option too. (a 20-something or 30-something modern chic would probably wear Céline).

    http://www.celine.com/fr/collection/hiver/pret-a-porter/lookbook/look/13

    http://www.celine.com/fr/collection/hiver/pret-a-porter/lookbook/look/29

    http://www.celine.com/fr/collection/automne/pret-a-porter/lookbook/look/26

    Or for a timeless, classic look (AND PLEASE FORGET THE HORRENDOUS SHOES/THONG BOOTS they put with it, wtf are people thinking at CHANEL even with accessories?) here is Chanel:

    http://www.chanel.com/fashion/7#7-cruise-2011-12-chanel-collection-26,4

    Did you mean in general or for an evening look, black tie type of thing? If black tie I'd definitely go for Chanel, if you mean a person who is chic all day long, and has a modern style and is 20 or 30 something, then Céline. If you want a timeless daytime look, then Hermès scarf, gloves and bag needless to say (A Birkin or a Kelly, depending on your taste :)) and yes those are the BAGS.. I'm sure you'll choose based on the actresses, though LOL) paired with a classic chanel dress and jacket. Or an Yves Saint Laurent coat with those. Dior is the last one I'd pick, it's the one that's kept the least French style of them all and it's really incredibly baroque at this point.. they need to fix it pronto!
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    Thanks, Al'! It's nice to know one can still count on European cooperation despite Cameron's veto...

    That's David, not Diaz. :D

    My sister, who works in divorce law, met a grasping rich golddigger who pronounced Hermes like Herpes... she didn't bother to correct her.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    Thanks, Al'! It's nice to know one can still count on European cooperation despite Cameron's veto...

    That's David, not Diaz. :D

    :)) It's ok, I'm all for Mr Clegg :))
    My sister, who works in divorce law, met a grasping rich golddigger who pronounced Hermes like Herpes... she didn't bother to correct her.

    Good Lord. :)) Your sister did well not even bothering, the air between that golddigger's ears wouldn't have allowed for any understanding of the correction :))
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    Alessandra,

    this is so interesting. i wear a scarf all the time and im afraid i've been looking like a grandpa all this time :s

    btw, going back to 'style champions', i also take a 'qeue' from a very talented Mexican singer, Luis Miguel...ever heard of the guy? As far as style is concerned, he follows the lead of the great Frank Sinatra.
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    I do know Luis Miguel but for an extremely ridiculous song he sang in Italian maaany years ago over here and he was a young boy so I have zero idea how he is now. If he follows my adored Frank, then all's good :D

    LOL sorry you went around looking like a grandpa so far :)) I'd have delved into the "how to tie a man's scarf properly" subject before, had I known :)) :))

    I'm sorry for my late reply but I am deeply distracted by my Battlestar Galactica rewatch: Jamie Bamber (and his various stages of undress) is all I can think of! :v Plus the latest Person of Interest episode last week has made me want to see Jim Caviezel as James Bond once again :)) (Love the show, and the suits both Caviezel and Emerson have are SO very stylish... Caviezel has more of a Bond style, Emerson has the Q style, and he plays in fact a Q sort of character).
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    Another sis related anecdote.

    She was passing Hugo Boss in Sloane Square, London, when she espied a wonderful bag in the window, with black trim or something. She went in to ask how much it was. "We do not have any in stock," replied the younger, "size minus 15" East European woman. Okay, well willl you get some in? "We will not be getting in any more," she said. Okay, why's that? "They have all been bought up for the new James Bond film," she replied.

    So there you go. I guess they do this for style products, right? To stop copycats.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I've been told by my Teenage daughter that I wear my scarf in a very Old fashioned way, I had to point out to her
    that with my long overcoat and Manly Figure. With it tied that way I look like Goldfinger arriving at fort Knox. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    Another sis related anecdote.

    She was passing Hugo Boss in Sloane Square, London, when she espied a wonderful bag in the window, with black trim or something. She went in to ask how much it was. "We do not have any in stock," replied the younger, "size minus 15" East European woman. Okay, well willl you get some in? "We will not be getting in any more," she said. Okay, why's that? "They have all been bought up for the new James Bond film," she replied.

    So there you go. I guess they do this for style products, right? To stop copycats.

    :)) Napoleon dear, you surely don't believe there is ONE Hugo Boss shop in the entire city? They won't be getting any anymore in THAT shop because each shop has an "allowance" when it's about haute couture. They only get so many pieces of each product and cannot re-order. If your sister goes to another shop she'll find it :D Unless I misunderstood what the shop assistant said and she was referring to the ENTIRE collection but I seriously don't think so. It's hundreds of pieces at best and the cost is WAY too high for that to happen. It costs less to just ask the designer to make one or two custom-made bags. So I definitely think she was just referring to that specific store.

    How cool though, thank to your sister we now have MAJOR scoop on at least one of the accessories the Bond girls will wear in the upcoming movie (and can't go wrong with Hugo Boss) :D
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    My sister informs me that they only had that bag for that particular store, according to the assistant. Anyway, she has got her workmate on the case, as she is a Hugo Boss fan too.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    I've been told by my Teenage daughter that I wear my scarf in a very Old fashioned way, I had to point out to her
    that with my long overcoat and Manly Figure. With it tied that way I look like Goldfinger arriving at fort Knox. :))

    The scarf debate continues ...

    Only yesterday I have having this same discussion with some friends and their husbands ...

    Who'd have thought a scarf could be so divisive :))

    I personally favour the European/Parisian style knot ...


    Here is a guide for all you middle aged scarf wearers out there ...... :D


    http://www.theworldofmodernmen.com/develop-your-style-10-ways-to-wear-a-scarf/
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    bloody sissy islander brits!

    I am still wearing shorts and sandals :D

    The last time, that I had to wear a scarf was to hide a kissmark when I was 15 ;%
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    :)) The one I am referring to in terms of modern and stylish is the double flip in the photo. The European formal is extremely dangerous when not done properly as that is exactly the one that makes you look like a grandpa :)) The neck tie also works, depending on what type of scarf one is wearing (must not be too big). And, of course, the classic flip as well. Anything but the style they picked for Craig in that photo, in short :))
    My sister informs me that they only had that bag for that particular store, according to the assistant. Anyway, she has got her workmate on the case, as she is a Hugo Boss fan too.

    Oh, so it was a bag made specifically in small number for a specific Hugo Boss store? Hmmm... strange. I guess it could be a special case for some reason though. Still, I'm sure your sister will find out for us, right? She sounds exactly like me going to the Prada shop in Milan :)) :)) Love Hugo Boss, more for the men collection than anything but in general it's a style I definitely appreciate.
    Bondtoys wrote:
    bloody sissy islander brits!

    I am still wearing shorts and sandals :D

    The last time, that I had to wear a scarf was to hide a kissmark when I was 15 ;%

    :)) :)) :)) :))
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    edited December 2011
    Lady Rose wrote:
    I've been told by my Teenage daughter that I wear my scarf in a very Old fashioned way, I had to point out to her
    that with my long overcoat and Manly Figure. With it tied that way I look like Goldfinger arriving at fort Knox. :))

    The scarf debate continues ...

    Only yesterday I have having this same discussion with some friends and their husbands ...

    Who'd have thought a scarf could be so divisive :))

    I personally favour the European/Parisian style knot ...


    Here is a guide for all you middle aged scarf wearers out there ...... :D


    http://www.theworldofmodernmen.com/develop-your-style-10-ways-to-wear-a-scarf/


    Lady Rose, so kind of you!

    But Craig appears to be sporting the european knot, no? wasnt this the 'grandfather knot'?

    Thx Alessandra for the clarification! that IS a pretty stylish knot, almost like a tie, i'll try it tonight...
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    Halcon wrote:
    Lady Rose wrote:
    I've been told by my Teenage daughter that I wear my scarf in a very Old fashioned way, I had to point out to her
    that with my long overcoat and Manly Figure. With it tied that way I look like Goldfinger arriving at fort Knox. :))

    The scarf debate continues ...

    Only yesterday I have having this same discussion with some friends and their husbands ...

    Who'd have thought a scarf could be so divisive :))

    I personally favour the European/Parisian style knot ...


    Here is a guide for all you middle aged scarf wearers out there ...... :D


    http://www.theworldofmodernmen.com/develop-your-style-10-ways-to-wear-a-scarf/


    Lady Rose, so kind of you!

    But Craig appears to be sporting the european knot, no? wasnt this the 'grandfather knot'?

    It is the grandfather knot. Not good unless you pull it off really well, and what they did wrong with the Craig one was that they basically formed a V with the knot, which this well-done European one in the photo doesn't. It's tighter and straighter, it doesn't form that V pattern that is so horrible and makes so grandpa.
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    Thx Alessandra for the clarification! that IS a pretty stylish knot, almost like a tie, i'll try it tonight...

    here is Luis Miguel nowadays-
    http://www.vegasnews.com/31825/photo-gallery-luis-miguels-sold-out-show-at-the-colosseum.html
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Alessandra wrote:
    It is the grandfather knot. Not good unless you pull it off really well ...

    Well, I dont care!!! I like it and find it the most comfortable way to wear a scarf ... and obviously I pull it off extremely well :))

    ( Naps, that is not a cue for to start with the double entendres :v )
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Actually,

    Whilst things are a bit slow on Bond style at the mo, how about our style ??

    What is your favourite piece of clothing in your wardbrobe ?? What can't you live without and what would you grab whilst running out of a burning house ??? :007) :007)

    I'll start ....


    My wax Barbour jacket !!

    I know Ale, you're hanging your head in shame but on a day to day level it is my absolute favourite. Brilliant in all weathers and goes with everything (sort of ). Had one for many years ... goes great with a gandpa scarf too :)) :))
  • Martin AstonMartin Aston LondonPosts: 408MI6 Agent
    edited December 2011
    Alessandra wrote:
    Let's talk about his outfit. That scarf needs to be rethought because it makes him look like a grandpa. Tie it a different way or just don't use it at all and show jacket and tie under open coat. And please pick a different color, too.

    Alessandra, the knot is called the "Hoxton" after a very trendy part of London. Whenever I've seen an interview with him wearing a scarf he always has the hoxton knot. I think the grey is a good contrast if he is wearing the same grey trousers we saw in earlier shots. At a previous job whenever I wore the black scarf/coat combo I was always asked "where's the funeral?".

    I have to say that I've noticed a few Men on the Underground recently sporting grey scarves with their dark overocats.

    EDIT: Is it the same as the European Formal? Wonder why it's know as the Hoxton then? Odd.
  • AlessandraAlessandra Lake Garda, ItalyPosts: 633MI6 Agent
    edited December 2011
    Lady Rose wrote:
    Actually,

    Whilst things are a bit slow on Bond style at the mo, how about our style ??

    What is your favourite piece of clothing in your wardbrobe ?? What can't you live without and what would you grab whilst running out of a burning house ??? :007) :007)

    I'll start ....


    My wax Barbour jacket !!

    I know Ale, you're hanging your head in shame but on a day to day level it is my absolute favourite. Brilliant in all weathers and goes with everything (sort of ). Had one for many years ... goes great with a gandpa scarf too :)) :))

    OH no I DO understand! I have one myself! I have the motorcycling model and I've worn it for SO many years. Replaced now with a more stylish (and winterish) version, a Fay jacket that I'd definitely take. But I'll ALWAYS love my Barbour! And make no mistake, I'd manage to empty my wardrobes in 2 minutes flat if the house was on fire and bring it ALL with me :))

    Hello Mr Martin Aston! :D My problem with Craig's knot is, well, it's not stylish.. it's the way 80-year-olds in this country (Italy) wear scarves. And I think at least fashion-wise we don't need lessons! :)) (on fashion and food plus art we don't. On all the rest, sadly, we do and badly :)) ). The European knot shown in the photo is not executed the way it is in Craig's photos... it's tighter and doesn't form that horrible, old-man like V shape. And I still think the color of the scarf isn't good. It should be way "livelier". A light blue is probably the most appropriate choice. Although I'd go for a coral but like I explained, with Craig's pale complexion and blond hair it wouldn't go down too well, so while it would suit the outfit, it wouldn't suit HIM :)) Also, Bond is a super stylish secret agent so not only the color should be different but the knot should definitely not be the one every man of a certain age wears... :))
    "Are we on coms?" (if you don't know where this is from... you've missed some really good stuff! :D)
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,489MI6 Agent
    Here is the bag sis was talking about, but it's in black.

    http://store-uk.hugoboss.com/Lambskin-handbag-%27SIRIANA%27/hbeu50205189,en_GB,pd.html?disableSizePreselection=true&cgid=55000#!i%3D0

    There are a load of shoes in similiar style, they bought those up too.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    Lady Rose wrote:
    Actually,

    Whilst things are a bit slow on Bond style at the mo, how about our style ??

    What is your favourite piece of clothing in your wardbrobe ?? What can't you live without and what would you grab whilst running out of a burning house ??? :007) :007)

    I'll start ....


    My wax Barbour jacket !!

    I know Ale, you're hanging your head in shame but on a day to day level it is my absolute favourite. Brilliant in all weathers and goes with everything (sort of ). Had one for many years ... goes great with a gandpa scarf too :)) :))


    Ive got a couple of ties that are very hard to find (plus sentimental value) everything else can burn as i would have a good time searching and buying to replace such items :D
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