Vesper's 'Love Knot'
PoorMansJB
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Interesting that with all the discussion of wardrobe in CR, there's seemingly nothing about the Algerian "love knot" worn by Vesper.
A variation on a fairly common symbol, it's much more intricate and attractive up close than it appeared on screen and one of the only truly unique props central to the story.
There's a lovely image here with more information to come: http://www.sophieharley.com/casinoroyale
Harley is a good example of just how "out there" EON was thinking with the Vesper character as I would have lumped Sophie with the likes of Vivienne Westwood: sort of monied goth/punk couture and about as far from the world of Bond as you could get.
As a limited commission, it's much more expensive at £1,400 than any of the designer's other lines; with the film a success, perhaps there's an afordable "Vesper Collection" in the future.
A variation on a fairly common symbol, it's much more intricate and attractive up close than it appeared on screen and one of the only truly unique props central to the story.
There's a lovely image here with more information to come: http://www.sophieharley.com/casinoroyale
Harley is a good example of just how "out there" EON was thinking with the Vesper character as I would have lumped Sophie with the likes of Vivienne Westwood: sort of monied goth/punk couture and about as far from the world of Bond as you could get.
As a limited commission, it's much more expensive at £1,400 than any of the designer's other lines; with the film a success, perhaps there's an afordable "Vesper Collection" in the future.
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It is as the other post points out. I'm sure you can pick up much cheaper copies. You get what you pay for though. (To some degree anyway)
Thanks!
If sales are solid at £1,400, it's hard to guage whether a licensed replica would be forthcoming: Would they sell enough replicas to boost revenue overal (likely the deciding factor) or just hurt sales for the original? Tiffany and some other jewellers have multiple editions of certain pieces at varying price points, but they're signature items they've sold for decades and not commisions with comparatively limited appeal.
When I started this thread, I was going to draw comparison to another necklace commissioned for a film: The "Heart of the Ocean" from Titanic. That one resulted in LOTS of replicas at LOTS of different price points. But that's also a film with record-breaking box office where the love story is far more pivotal and licensees included the likes of J.Peterman; there is precedent but is there sufficient similarity?
I realize that in this instance, the goal is to have the movie version, but if it's just the thought that counts, then the Algerian love knot is actually a fairly common theme in jewelry (I've have a pair of love knot cuff links for years).
She's still wearing it because she wasn't over him yet, so when she takes it off, its because shes finally put him behind her.
**also, where's the evidence/why the speculation regarding Blofeld as her lover? makes no sense to me
I always think this about couples who have We Have All The Time in The World at their wedding. Don't! Stop! She'll get shot!!!
@merseytart
I think you have the wrong end of the stick there, _006_.
My wife has already informed me that she wants one - to compensate for the Planet Ocean I bought. You gotta admire womens logic
You mean she isn't already ?
Shame on you, Dell
My wife's not dead yet. I'm okay though, I keep checking for Slapheads driving Mercedes and duck if I see any.
It's the right shape and dimensions (around abouts) for the love knot. I'm going to try to alter it over the next few weeks. (I'm much better at altering jewellery than starting from scratch.)