Ahead of the Bond film curve?

I was reflecting on the few times when I have been ahead of the curve in purchasing Bond items or brands. it's rare but rather satisfying.

Sanders boots: Now on my third pair and bought well ahead of Spectre though admittedly inspired by Steve McQueen. I have noticed that the soles on this version seem to be lasting much better but not sure if that is a change in formulation or just my use or good luck. I also have a pair of Danish "Playboys" that claim to be the real thing. Slightly more bulky toe box but an even more robust sole. Difficult to source though. I prefer the Sanders shape.

Omega Aqua Terra: already a known Bond brand but not this model. I bought a black 2500 model around 2008 and still love its simplicity and slimmer profile than the 8500 - itself a great watch.

Massimo Alba cord pants: I bought the beige version a while back from Mr Porter and ahead of the NTTD revelation. MA is great quality and the cord is incredibly light - I'd always thought it a cooler season cloth until receiving them and I wear them a lot in our warm climate. Looking forward to getting the grey version.

I also have some looser claims - other Barbour jackets and Smedley knitwear come to mind.

When have you done this?

Comments

  • 005005 Posts: 138MI6 Agent
    Honestly? Never. And if it wasn't for Bond i'd never have purchased any Bond-related brands like sunspel and omega etc.
  • CajunCajun Posts: 481MI6 Agent
    edited January 2020
    Much like 005, I'd never have sought out the Bond look were it not for DC. The only items I can claim prior to CR are a Rolex Sub and German PPK.

    I was about ten years behind on the wardrobe overhaul. It took recommitting to regular physical fitness to confidently don some Bond style. I'm just glad I can still pull it off.
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    I was wearing Crockett & Jones long before they became a Bond brand. I put horn buttons on my pea coat years before Bond wore the Billy Reid pea coat with horn buttons. I was a big fan of brown cords before Bond wore them in Skyfall.
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  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 593MI6 Agent
    I had a pair of C&J Norwich shoes before Bond did :))
    Yes. Considerably!
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    I wore grey cords and boat shoes in middle school. Does that count? :))
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    Ditto with Crockett and Jones, and Lobb.

    I had the Barbour for what seems like two years before SF was filmed, I was actually on my second. I was even watching the thread when people were trying to identify what it was. And although I thought it was familiar, it still didn’t register.
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