Which clothing brands do you want to see in Bond 23?

DanielCraig007DanielCraig007 Posts: 588MI6 Agent
edited February 2011 in Skyfall - Bond 23 (2012)
I prefer Brioni for Bonds suits.

Turnbull and Asser for his shirts and ties.

St Dupont for his cufflinks.

Church for his shoes.

Sunspel for his casual wear.

Tom Ford for his sunglasses.
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  • thesecretagentthesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent
    I could care less what Bond wears. I wouldn't know a Maurice Sedwell from a suit from M&S. As long as Bond looks good in a suit (and they always do) I have absolutely no preference what designers are used. I personally liked his polo shirts, which harked back to Thunderball - but there were times (especially in QoS) where it was like a catwalk, Craig was pulling on different items of clothing all the time!
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  • BLU8BLU8 Ontario, CanadaPosts: 418MI6 Agent
    edited March 2011
    Turnbull & Asser dress shirts (maybe some Brioni as well)

    Church's dress shoes

    Sunspel casual shirts (polos & tees)

    Tom Ford 108 sunglasses

    Brioni tuxedo (perhaps with a waistcoat this time?)

    different brands of ties (e.g. Tom Ford, Turnbull & Asser, Brioni, Ted Baker, etc.)

    I can't decide between Brioni or Tom Ford for the suits. On one hand, Brioni is the more "appropriate" brand of the two for Bond to wear. That said, Tom Ford's suits looked fantastic in QoS, even if it makes no sense for a British secret agent to wear a high-end American fashion designer.
  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
    I agree on all three posts so far (to a degree) but - Keep the wardrobe providers varied!!

    QOS was a mess on many levels, but Bond's exclusive Tom Ford wardrobe was ludicrous. For Daniel Craig its wonderful - the man knows how to wear clothes, esp tailoring. I have mentioned before I think he is the thespian version of David Beckham in the clothes horse stakes.
    However, for Bond - either as a literary or film character no. NO! Its about as plausible as Drax's space station! (I used to work in clothing retail, I get peeved on this issue.) :s
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  • Mister WhiteMister White The NetherlandsPosts: 814MI6 Agent
    I'd say go the way they went in Casino Royale.

    Clothing that real people wear, not the exclusive Tom Ford stuff that would make no sense to wear if you're supposed to blend in. 8-)
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,320MI6 Agent
    Mister White wrote:
    I'd say go the way they went in Casino Royale.

    Clothing that real people wear, not the exclusive Tom Ford stuff that would make no sense to wear if you're supposed to blend in. 8-)

    Agree with this, would let Bond treat himself to Tom Ford ties though - stunning! However Bond wearing 500 dollar polos - ridiculous!!

    Also bring back the Rolex Sub!
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  • Mike ZMike Z San Francisco, CAPosts: 43MI6 Agent
    edited March 2011
    Mister White wrote:
    I'd say go the way they went in Casino Royale.

    Clothing that real people wear, not the exclusive Tom Ford stuff that would make no sense to wear if you're supposed to blend in. 8-)

    I too would like to see less marketing of high end name brands. Let's see him interacting with some unnamed Savile Row tailor "We repaired the bullet hole Mr. Bond, good as new". And if it's going to be recognizable, make it a British heritage brand like Fred Perry or something.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    With the economic down turn, I think Bond should stick to, Primark/walmart, you can get some great offers 3 shirts for £16 and they even come with Ties,Beat that T Ford. :)) and a Suit for only £99. Mabey switch from the Aston Martin to a Kia :))
    If Bond really wants to blend in abroad why have we never seen him in an England Top.
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  • thesecretagentthesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent
    I find the whole Tom Ford etc thing in QoS a bit cringeworthy. As long as Bond has a Walther and an Aston Martin I don't care what designer he has.
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    John Galliano could do with some positive publicity at the moment.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Funny NP :)) :)) :))
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  • Coldheart96Coldheart96 Florida , USAPosts: 203MI6 Agent
    thesecretagent wrote:
    I could care less what Bond wears. I wouldn't know a Maurice Sedwell from a suit from M&S. As long as Bond looks good in a suit (and they always do) I have absolutely no preference what designers are used. I personally liked his polo shirts, which harked back to Thunderball - but there were times (especially in QoS) where it was like a catwalk, Craig was pulling on different items of clothing all the time!

    Could not agree more. Not saying that there is anything wrong with TF (own several ties myself), but lets keep the suits for the office and put him in casual clothes for when he is out on assignment. Of course, the tuxedo is a "must" because what would a Bond movie be if it didn't have the scene with him in a tuxedo at some casino or fashionable restaurant.
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  • superdaddysuperdaddy englandPosts: 917MI6 Agent
    Coldheart96 wrote:
    thesecretagent wrote:
    I could care less what Bond wears. I wouldn't know a Maurice Sedwell from a suit from M&S. As long as Bond looks good in a suit (and they always do) I have absolutely no preference what designers are used. I personally liked his polo shirts, which harked back to Thunderball - but there were times (especially in QoS) where it was like a catwalk, Craig was pulling on different items of clothing all the time!

    Could not agree more. Not saying that there is anything wrong with TF (own several ties myself), but lets keep the suits for the office and put him in casual clothes for when he is out on assignment. Of course, the tuxedo is a "must" because what would a Bond movie be if it didn't have the scene with him in a tuxedo at some casino or fashionable restaurant.
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Doesn't the fake Bond wear one in the pts?
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Isin't this an Old Film Trivia Question, YOLT & LALD, the Only Bond films he dosen't wear a Tux.
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  • superdaddysuperdaddy englandPosts: 917MI6 Agent
    Napoleon Plural wrote:
    Doesn't the fake Bond wear one in the pts?
    Yes your right,btw is that Connery as the fake Bond, I know when they take the mask off they made sure the actor had facial hair so he looked nothing like Bond so as not to confuse the audience.
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Well I mean it's Connery as Bond at first, no way could they get a mask that realistic! They maybe make Connery's features a bit rubbery with makeup, not sure. Another actor underneath when the mask is taken off!

    Maybe that's why the tux isn't worn again by Bond in the film, tho odd it's so iconic so early on in the series.

    Of course, if Craig had a scene like that it would be, 'Oh no, we much prefer him without the mask, thank you!' :)) :p
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,320MI6 Agent
    Ha def Sean at the beginning, special FX were pretty naff in those days!!! Check out the mask when it is off the body, looks like something Jim Henson produced!!
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  • KittlemeierKittlemeier U.S.Posts: 432MI6 Agent
    Maybe it was 0008 from Our Man Flint. :))

    Personally I love the TF suits. They fit Craig much better than the Brioni suits did. As far as five hundred dollar polos, no one would ever know it so it really doesn't matter too much in my opinion. Same with any given item of clothing. Unless it has some enormous logo on it, no one would ever know except us.

    The thing is we're supposed to believe BOND, not Craig is perfectly dressed. If TF does that better than Brioni, then that's who they should use. As a viewer, we're not supposed to know who his designer is. If we were, they'd show him shopping at the whatever store they want us to see. Doesn't matter one bit who makes the clothes as long as they look good.
  • DanielCraig007DanielCraig007 Posts: 588MI6 Agent
    Kittlemeier wrote:
    Maybe it was 0008 from Our Man Flint. :))

    Personally I love the TF suits. They fit Craig much better than the Brioni suits did. As far as five hundred dollar polos, no one would ever know it so it really doesn't matter too much in my opinion. Same with any given item of clothing. Unless it has some enormous logo on it, no one would ever know except us.

    The thing is we're supposed to believe BOND, not Craig is perfectly dressed. If TF does that better than Brioni, then that's who they should use. As a viewer, we're not supposed to know who his designer is. If we were, they'd show him shopping at the whatever store they want us to see. Doesn't matter one bit who makes the clothes as long as they look good.

    Well put. (Although i prefer Brioni)
  • TomSawyerTomSawyer Posts: 53MI6 Agent
    For Bond, IMO, luxury is a must... the Tom Ford wardrobe was perfect(or at least perfect-looking). No complexity, but many hours of hard work creating/designing with the most luxurios garments in the world. I really liked it, and I hope they keep TF in the next one too!
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    I would like to see Bond wearing clothes designed by a British Designer.

    He was quintessentially a fan of homegrown talent - and I would like to see Craig and the Bond franchise reflect that.

    Paul Smith would be an interesting choice - and it would be great to see the Bond Girl in Stella McCartney.
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  • BLU8BLU8 Ontario, CanadaPosts: 418MI6 Agent
    For the Tom Ford fans, what do you think of using these sunglasses in Bond 23?

    http://www.eyegoodies.com/Tom-Ford-TF0207-William-pr-17799.html

    They're Ford's "updated" model of the QoS 108, which are now out of production.
  • TracyTracy the VillagePosts: 369MI6 Agent
    Given that I know nothing about men's fashion (the dress code for my significant other's industry involves geeky T-shirts referencing Atari video games), I do think a more obscure British tailor would be appropriate. Bond appreciates practical classics, but I also see him as more of a European snob who'd prefer to work with someone local in case he gets a bullet hole through his lapel.

    I'd love to see the Bond girl in Christopher Bailey/Burberry; when was the last time we saw a Bond girl wearing that spy staple, the trench coat?
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,757Chief of Staff
    Lexi wrote:
    - and it would be great to see the Bond Girl in Stella McCartney.

    I can't believe Nap left this line alone :))
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  • DaltonFan1DaltonFan1 The West of IrelandPosts: 503MI6 Agent
    He should wear a suit from Gieves & Hawkes
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  • Willie GarvinWillie Garvin Posts: 1,412MI6 Agent
    The same folks who did this for Connery.Keep with tradition.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    M&S, Bond's shirt in the Bike chase In TND was from M&S and I think it added a great sence of style to the chase.
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Tracy wrote:

    I'd love to see the Bond girl in Christopher Bailey/Burberry; when was the last time we saw a Bond girl wearing that spy staple, the trench coat?

    Ahh, well Tracy, unfortunately - Burberry has had a very bad case of 'hijacking' - by 'wanna be chavs' - who have more money (or think they do by wearing Burberry) and have made their signature 'cheque' a bit of a joke.....

    ca1016d1e9b47e07_burberryBig_280_470734a_1_.jpg

    I know in the States - Burberry still holds its 'This is high end British couture' - but here in the UK you wouldn't be seen dead in it.... (well, if you had any proper taste anyway....)

    Can't see it being used in a Bond film, for that very reason :))
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,757Chief of Staff
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    M&S, Bond's shirt in the Bike chase In TND was from M&S and I think it added a great sence of style to the chase.

    The shirt was from C&A - I remember going in the local store (before they closed) to see if that had one - luckily they had sold out :))
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  • TracyTracy the VillagePosts: 369MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    Tracy wrote:

    I'd love to see the Bond girl in Christopher Bailey/Burberry; when was the last time we saw a Bond girl wearing that spy staple, the trench coat?

    Ahh, well Tracy, unfortunately - Burberry has had a very bad case of 'hijacking' - by 'wanna be chavs' - who have more money (or think they do by wearing Burberry) and have made their signature 'cheque' a bit of a joke.....

    ca1016d1e9b47e07_burberryBig_280_470734a_1_.jpg

    I know in the States - Burberry still holds its 'This is high end British couture' - but here in the UK you wouldn't be seen dead in it.... (well, if you had any proper taste anyway....)

    Can't see it being used in a Bond film, for that very reason :))

    I completely forgot about that - one of the problems with having a distinctive logo is the ease of counterfeiting/doing a knockoff version. It's much harder to mimic the distinctive structuring of a Vivienne Westwood dress than doing a slight variation of the Burberry cheque to skirt fashion's nonexistent copyright protections.

    Funnily enough, there are some nouveau riche types in China who are very much the same way with designer fashion labels or really high end counterfeits. Burberry's the most popular counterfeit for raincoats 8-)
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