So which Bond film has the best clothes?

Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
in General James Bond Chat
23 films spanning the 60s to the 20-teens... That's a lot of outfits even for the world's best-dressed secret agent.

So which film has the best wardrobe of all?

Just some of the contenders could be:

Thunderball - Prince of Wales suit, knitted tie, cool casual wear for the Bahamas, big orange wetsuit...

Goldeneye - navy suit with Sulka tie, combat gear in Severnaya, beige suit driving the Z3, khakis in Cuba...

Skyfall - dark suit and blue/grey tie at the "new" office, 'Enjoying death' outfit, and of course the Barbour lodge outfit...

Which film gets your vote?
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  • urhashurhash USPosts: 985MI6 Agent
    The World is Not Enough.
  • ReturningsonReturningson Posts: 560MI6 Agent
    Skyfall but the Quantum harrington look is also killer
  • Kaleema007Kaleema007 Posts: 322MI6 Agent
    Quantum of Solace is by far the best. The casual clothes, the suits all were top of the line.

    1.) QoS
    2.) Dr. No
    3.) Skyfall
    4.) DAD (suits)
    5.) TWINE
    Shocking...
  • Ens007Ens007 EnglandPosts: 863MI6 Agent
    QofS for me, followed by CR.

    Thought the suits in the former were absolutely superb, coupled with some very nice, more casual outfits (Harrington, Ryder III's, Shawl Cardigan items in particular).
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,828MI6 Agent
    LALD - the black spy suit is very stylish, as are his clean-cut suits. All very fitting with the Eton drop-out rakish Bond they were hoping to portray in LALD with their new Bond Roger Moore. The Bond of DAF also has some nice suits and lined trousers - especially with the rose in the lapel.

    QoS has some nice retro clothes, almost 1960s in style - from James Bond, Dominic Greene and Elis to Strawberry Field and Camille.
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Loved Connery's look in Goldfinger, and Brosnan's in TWINE.
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Q.O.S for sure ,the cardigan ,the levis,sunspell,C+J boots, that Harrington ,those suits
    its all too much its all the stuff we can get or replicate,now where is my AMEX card
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • DEFIANT 74205DEFIANT 74205 Perth, AustraliaPosts: 1,881MI6 Agent
    From Russia With Love and Goldfinger. Connery's suit in both those films were superb. Makes me want to go out and get the same one.
    "Watch the birdie, you bastard!"
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Yes Defiant 74205 is quit right those Anthony Sinclair Savile Row suits
    in the Conduit cut ,panama cloths ,beats those puckered shouldered Tom Ford
    suits any day.
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • don pdon p Posts: 607MI6 Agent
    im a connory fan for bond fashion

    and i agree with always shaken, ,,
  • alphaagentalphaagent Posts: 433MI6 Agent
    Goldfinger, though the modern casual Bond is ok. I am still a hard core old school, connery still looks elegant and timeless 60 on, I'm not so sure if the skyfall suits will look as equal 50 down the line. Scary thought though isn't that when we are in our 60's/70's or 80's depending on current age, It will be 100years of Bond!
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    edited January 2013
    A View to a Kill

    Bond's realistic white arctic commando gear was a fast improvement over the bright yellow/red outfit in TSWLM.
    Jenny Flex in jodhpurs *yowza*
    Horseback riding attire in general looks great
    Tippit at the chauffeur
    Singeon Smyth/James Stock suits
    Bond wearing a leather jacket
    May Day and all her rad outfits
    Money Penny in a fetching pink dress and bonnet
    Stacey wearing a custom fit grey Zorin work uniform. "Pity you couldn't find one that fit" lol

    i mean seriously...how can you not love this image? All my favorite Bond characters dressed to the nines and enjoying a day at the races. Pegasus!
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    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • zaphodzaphod Posts: 1,183MI6 Agent
    don p wrote:
    im a connory fan for bond fashion

    and i agree with always shaken, ,,

    me to. I thought DC's clothes were best in CR. The Skyfall suits are too tight fitting I appreciate the fashion element, and the attempt to make DC seem bigger by almost bursting out of his suit, but for me it just looks uncomfortable ,and relaxed elegance is a Bondian hallmark for me. Lazenby's clothes are often criticised, but some of the more formal wear was great, like the three piece he wears. Although as a former model he wears clothes very well ( even embarrassing ones)

    I have been attempting to rock the Cravat myself in recent months, and notice fashionable younger chaps adopting them, so perhaps the time is right to redeem Georgie boys style.
    One thing I really think works for Daniel is the Aviator style shades, they really work for him.
  • BodieBodie Posts: 211MI6 Agent
    Thunderball. It shows whether smart or casual Bond rises to the occasion.

    The sharp suits. My favourite is the light grey with the pale blue shirt and navy blue tie he wears in the bahamas.
    The blue blazer and grey flannels combo, and the brown tweed and brown trousers. Less formal that a suit but still classy,
    The casual clothes in the Bahamas. Bond making none of the fashion mistakes of the male abroad as personified by Q and Felix's choice of warm weather gear.
    And lets not forget the killer dinner jacket.
  • Mr BeechMr Beech Florida, USAPosts: 1,749MI6 Agent
    QoS for sure. Extraordinary looks without being inappropriate. He would noticeably be the best dressed man in any room with those outfits.

    SkyFall did well, but seemed less precise about having him stand out and for similar reasons I'd put Casino Royale at a tie with SkyFall.

    Thunderball was excellent outside of the Craig era, especially at the casino and dance scenes alongside Domino.
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    edited January 2013
    Skyfall and QOS have the best clothes i think, with the SF wardrobe being my favorite of the series. I like the SF clothes over the QOS clothes because there's less dominance from TF throughout the wardrobe and his non-suit ensembles are perfect (Enjoying death, Shanghai, Scotland) although QOS has the iconic TF Harrington outfit. But im still torn between which suits i like more between the two films. Craig's wardrobe aside, i also love a few of Brosnan and Connery's outfits, preferably in TND, TWINE and TB
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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,427MI6 Agent
    TB is very good, now everyone mentions it. The last Bond in which Connery was in good shape.

    In contrast, surely remake NSNA has his worst togs... the old man's dressing gown at Shrublands, the rather lame light grey gym kit, the dungarees in Nassau, his wig, the crappy wristwatch... oh okay, DAF is a strong contender too I admit. Still, I do like his iconic suit with carnation in the Willard Whyte penthouse, and the rest of it matches Vegas' gaudy charm.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    walther p99 wrote:
    i also love a few of Brosnan and Connery's outfits, preferably in TND, TWINE and TB

    Brosnan in TWINE looked a bit too 'corporate' with the tan dockers and blue tucked in shirt. Bond is not an office drone.
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Napoleon Plural wrote:

    In contrast, surely remake NSNA has his worst togs... the old man's dressing gown at Shrublands, the rather lame light grey gym kit, the dungarees in Nassau, his wig, the crappy wristwatch...

    You have to had it to Eon, they certainly choose their wardrobe people brilliantly. Almost all of Bond's clothes have a timeless elegance compared to NSNA. Though the PTS green combat outfit worked ok IMHO...
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • TheExit148TheExit148 Posts: 563MI6 Agent
    Strictly Bond clothing, QoS and Skyfall have the best. As stated previously, the suits in QoS are top notch. The casual clothes as well. Same goes for Skyfall. Great fitting suits, great fitting non-suit attire.
  • ChromeJobChromeJob Durham, NC USAPosts: 149MI6 Agent
    Connery in DN, FRWL, THUNDERBALL. Gee, maybe because it was Terence Young who was instrumental in outlining the whole kit and kaboodle of Bond for DN, took Connery to Turnbull & Asser, Anthony Sinclair, et al. Voila ... not only a nifty cocktail of spy-action-detective story movie, but with the hero draped in some very classy, simple attire.

    From reading the books, I still have a soft spot for a Sea Island cotton shirt, or blue serge slacks.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I find this look turns a few heads when I go out.

    Basildon_Bond.jpg
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • zaphodzaphod Posts: 1,183MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I find this look turns a few heads when I go out.

    Basildon_Bond.jpg

    You are not a well man.
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I find this look turns a few heads when I go out.

    Basildon_Bond.jpg

    On you, 007, everything looks good.
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,828MI6 Agent
    It's interesting to note how QoS (hardly a fan favourite by any means) tops the pole in the best-dressed department. It's at Number 3 on my list!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    It's a really pared back look, very elegant and the mostly greys and navy blues work well. I'm not too keen on the slightly padded shoulders of the overcoat in the London scene. But the clothes Bond wears in Haiti and Tallamone look great.
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
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