For those looking for a good alternative to Tom Ford suits, may I suggest Hackett. I have about 10 of his suits and they fit me like a glove off the rack and come with side adjusters and working cuffs. I'm not sure about the quality of the newer stuff but the ones I have are British made and hold up great ( I wear suits to work daily).
Hackett has a Bond connection: I noticed Tanner wears a suit from Hackett in Skyfall. He might have a lot of clothes from Hackett, but to be honest I haven't had the interest to look further. I have a double-breasted Hackett suit from about 10 years ago and it's fantastic.
For those looking for a good alternative to Tom Ford suits, may I suggest Hackett. I have about 10 of his suits and they fit me like a glove off the rack and come with side adjusters and working cuffs. I'm not sure about the quality of the newer stuff but the ones I have are British made and hold up great ( I wear suits to work daily).
Hackett has a Bond connection: I noticed Tanner wears a suit from Hackett in Skyfall. He might have a lot of clothes from Hackett, but to be honest I haven't had the interest to look further. I have a double-breasted Hackett suit from about 10 years ago and it's fantastic.
I'm going to sound a bit of a tit telling this story, but here goes...
A year or more ago I was invited to an event at the Hackett Sloane Street store by their head of tailoring who looks after me. He introduced me to their director of marketing and both stated that Hackett had been approached by the production for Skyfall and asked to supply suits - this was long after Skyfall had been released that they were telling me this.
Hackett wanted to dress DC as Bond, but were declined that option whilst being commissioned to supply the suits for all the MI6 male staff, the most prominent of which would be Tanner and it seems they did meet the order.
Hackett with a significant factory set up is probably one of the few British pseudo tailors that could handle production for a feature film, unless you know of any others Matt S?
Which SR tailors still use heavyweight material and canvas?
The other English made suits that I have are (I think) all made in the Chester Barrie factory - Ralph Lauren Purple label, Richard James, etc?
I think R L moved his production to Italy though.
Oliver Brown has nice looking suits, never owned one myself but I like the way they look and the price...fully canvassed I think..
For those looking for a good alternative to Tom Ford suits, may I suggest Hackett. I have about 10 of his suits and they fit me like a glove off the rack and come with side adjusters and working cuffs. I'm not sure about the quality of the newer stuff but the ones I have are British made and hold up great ( I wear suits to work daily).
Hackett has a Bond connection: I noticed Tanner wears a suit from Hackett in Skyfall. He might have a lot of clothes from Hackett, but to be honest I haven't had the interest to look further. I have a double-breasted Hackett suit from about 10 years ago and it's fantastic.
I'm going to sound a bit of a tit telling this story, but here goes...
A year or more ago I was invited to an event at the Hackett Sloane Street store by their head of tailoring who looks after me. He introduced me to their director of marketing and both stated that Hackett had been approached by the production for Skyfall and asked to supply suits - this was long after Skyfall had been released that they were telling me this.
Hackett wanted to dress DC as Bond, but were declined that option whilst being commissioned to supply the suits for all the MI6 male staff, the most prominent of which would be Tanner and it seems they did meet the order.
Hackett with a significant factory set up is probably one of the few British pseudo tailors that could handle production for a feature film, unless you know of any others Matt S?
Which SR tailors still use heavyweight material and canvas?
There are many British clothing companies, many with better quality than what Hackett sells, that could handle Bond. But none of them are tailors. Some produce clothes in England at the factory in Crewe, but most produce clothes in Italy, where the factories can do higher quality work.
The other English made suits that I have are (I think) all made in the Chester Barrie factory - Ralph Lauren Purple label, Richard James, etc?
I think R L moved his production to Italy though.
Oliver Brown has nice looking suits, never owned one myself but I like the way they look and the price...fully canvassed I think..
RL Purple Label hasn't used what was the Chester Barrie factory in over a decade. I think they went to Italy when Chester Barrie sold the factory in 2002. It became Cheshire Bespoke for a while, and now the factory is under new name again as Crewe Tailored Clothing. As far as I know, this is the only suit factory in England, and it's having a lot of serious problems. Though England was once a leader in producing ready-to-wear tailoring, Italy can do far better now.
If anyone's interested I went to the Crockett and Jones factory shop today.
Lovely place, they had lots of Tetburys in black in D and E fittings for £180, fancied some but to get my feet into them I ghad to get a pair that was miles too long, felt a bit weird.
Also had Coniston in brown for £200.
Looked for the Spectre shoes but couldn't see any although they had lots similar.
Shoes were £130, £150 and £180, mid-boots were £180 and full boots were £200.
They didn't have any Islays, the lady said they don't always put them out as they take up a lot of space, and they always sell out very quickly.
I bought a pair of Boston loafers in pebbled black leather for £130, they're seconds but I can't see any fault.
...England, and it's having a lot of serious problems. Though England was once a leader in producing ready-to-wear tailoring, Italy can do far better now.
England as a whole is having serious problems. But hardly surprising on the clothing front. Everyone looks like ****.
"It is better to be as well dressed as possible to stave off, at least for a very little bit, the total collapse of civilization"
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Sorry for crap pics, I'm home alone armed with my iPhone
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I hear they do a trenchcoat version that can hide dodgy footwear
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Hackett has a Bond connection: I noticed Tanner wears a suit from Hackett in Skyfall. He might have a lot of clothes from Hackett, but to be honest I haven't had the interest to look further. I have a double-breasted Hackett suit from about 10 years ago and it's fantastic.
Maybe the angle and my pics. There is no way a 52 would fit me, its very snug
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
Could this be the jacket worn by DC in the DB10 in the picture in the Spoiler area?
EDIT: just took a peak. Looks like some light weight shell kind of jacket???
Also the Mr White Jacket picture you can see those CJ commando style boots (not sure the exact model name)
Hope this helps those who are contemplating which tie(s) to get.
Kind regards,
Craig
(photo courtesy of 006)
I'm going to sound a bit of a tit telling this story, but here goes...
A year or more ago I was invited to an event at the Hackett Sloane Street store by their head of tailoring who looks after me. He introduced me to their director of marketing and both stated that Hackett had been approached by the production for Skyfall and asked to supply suits - this was long after Skyfall had been released that they were telling me this.
Hackett wanted to dress DC as Bond, but were declined that option whilst being commissioned to supply the suits for all the MI6 male staff, the most prominent of which would be Tanner and it seems they did meet the order.
Hackett with a significant factory set up is probably one of the few British pseudo tailors that could handle production for a feature film, unless you know of any others Matt S?
Which SR tailors still use heavyweight material and canvas?
I think R L moved his production to Italy though.
Oliver Brown has nice looking suits, never owned one myself but I like the way they look and the price...fully canvassed I think..
There are many British clothing companies, many with better quality than what Hackett sells, that could handle Bond. But none of them are tailors. Some produce clothes in England at the factory in Crewe, but most produce clothes in Italy, where the factories can do higher quality work.
RL Purple Label hasn't used what was the Chester Barrie factory in over a decade. I think they went to Italy when Chester Barrie sold the factory in 2002. It became Cheshire Bespoke for a while, and now the factory is under new name again as Crewe Tailored Clothing. As far as I know, this is the only suit factory in England, and it's having a lot of serious problems. Though England was once a leader in producing ready-to-wear tailoring, Italy can do far better now.
Jacket looks very good, very long arms are one of Rick Owen's signatures and they work well on that jacket.
Lovely place, they had lots of Tetburys in black in D and E fittings for £180, fancied some but to get my feet into them I ghad to get a pair that was miles too long, felt a bit weird.
Also had Coniston in brown for £200.
Looked for the Spectre shoes but couldn't see any although they had lots similar.
Shoes were £130, £150 and £180, mid-boots were £180 and full boots were £200.
They didn't have any Islays, the lady said they don't always put them out as they take up a lot of space, and they always sell out very quickly.
I bought a pair of Boston loafers in pebbled black leather for £130, they're seconds but I can't see any fault.
I thought it looked like a soft shell bomber
Yeah clearly not JV after getting a better look. Looks like a white t shirt too. Interesting!
Logo showing inside pocket!!??
don't you think this is more of a promotional photo than a movie still?
I think it may be a BTS (after a day of filming) photo
I emailed the New York C&J store but never got a response.
Thanks.
England as a whole is having serious problems. But hardly surprising on the clothing front. Everyone looks like ****.
I would assume $700-$850. Northcote's are $705