Never forget that the Bond character is above all a military/Naval officer. His aesthetic is characteristic of a military man, posture, fit consistent with military tailoring and off duty wear
@@user-dc8jf5ix4f When I was a young salesman I was a regular at the top gym in Melbourne, but the memory your comment revived was my Sales Manager, who looked like Sven, telling me that if I took the time to meditate for 20 minutes, then all feelings for the need to exercise would go away. Just a thought. Phil
I think also with things like his choice of sports watch and a simplified colour palette, it would also make sense for someone like Bond who's travelling a lot (or for someone taking style tips maybe someone who's travelling a lot for business) to have much less to pack, so a couple of suits and shirt combos which all complement each other and not having an entire watch box to take with him is an advantage for just packing for perhaps carry on baggage. Ideally you wouldn't want to wear a sport watch with the more formal end, but if your plan for the evening potentially involves diving off an exploding boat then something with 200m or more water resistance is going to effect your choice.
Correct. He also wore a Rolex in the novel's and one day Rolex didn't want to be in James Bond movies as they didn't want an assassin wearing their brand, so they went over to Omega instead
@Andrew Johnson. At the time Ian Fleming wrote the first Bond novels, the premium watch to own was an Omega Seamaster. Fleming always dressed a little different to his colleagues, so he mirrored that style in his novels. I turned 21 five years before the first Bond book and my parents gave me the Omega Seamaster, because it was commonly known as the best watch. Phil.
I loved this video. It is a great subject matter. Two of my favorite style icons are Steve McQueen and James Bond. However, I would like to make a little correction. Twice you showed a clip from the movie Skyfall and said that Bond sometimes wears a down jacket. That was not a down jacket. That was a Barbour waxed cotton jacket.
@Ron Pruitt. The Barbour jacket was also loved by motorbike enthusiasts. But I preferred very solid leather coat style jackets, because they didn't shred if you parted company with the bike and went sliding down the road. But a leather motorcycle coat of that quality was twice the price of a Barbour, and in winter it was twice as warm. Phil.
Connery loved Grenadine silk ties (in gray, navy, or black) and 2-button single-breasted jackets. And, he used Saville Row tailors for many outfits. Roger Moore favored double-breasted and bolder ties. Obviously, Moore had huge collars, lapels, and ties. Brosnan favored double-breasted jackets, especially in gray. The roomy fit was very late 90s. Everything being Brioni, he and Connery are widely considered the best dressed. Craig wore tight fitting Tom Fords, frequently. He wore very normal gray, navy, and black frequently.
It also helps to be in fantastic shape, be British, and incredibly handsome. Once you've established all those points, this video will certainly be helpful in getting to full 007 style!
Dear Sven, thank you for a most interesting video. I do hope you won’t take offence if I comment on the length of your trousers! As with this video and others, I have noticed that your trousers often look a trifle short. In my opinion they would look better if they sat on the instep of the shoe forming a small fold on the crease of the trousers. At least, that is the way I like to wear them or am I out of touch with modern times? Thank you, Rodney (74 year old).
The belt was probably an accident, but it is an absolute necessity for someone carrying weapons and fighting. I’m former military, former law enforcement, and have carried a gun, extra magazines, a flashlight and a knife with me nearly all day, every day, since I turned 21. I wouldn’t be able to carry those tools, nor fight effectively, if I didn’t wear a sturdy belt with my three piece suits. Moreover, the vest is great for covering up concealed weapons without printing (showing the outline of the weapon through the clothing).
Daniel Craig doesn’t look good with blue shirt under his suit, it’s quite noticeable. It’s always been white shirt in recent movies. Blue worked for Brosnan. See TWINE and a Thomas Crown Affair.
I disagree. The blue shirt is much more suited to his spring complexion than a white shirt would me The blue poplin shirts he wears pick up the blue in Daniel Craig’s eyes, much like they did with his stylistic predecessor Steve McQueen
This may be an American notion, and possibly "not correct", but while I absolutely love classic menswear, Sven hit on something about *functional* menswear that I believe can take you out of a suit without necessarily placing you into a too-casual jeans & polo, or causing you to sacrifice style. For me and my military background that spells *tactical menswear* like the 5.11 brand. These aren't camouflage fatigues, but subdued or natural tones with a military cut to the trousers very like what police and paramedics wear on-duty now. Tactical trousers typically feature very durable fabrics, more than 4 pockets, heavy duty belt loops that help support a tactical nylon operator's belt with a "cobra buckle". These trousers may come in navy, black, light gray, charcoal, dark brown, khaki tan, coyote brown, and olive or forest green. You can either wear these with a polo shirt for a more toned-down, civilian vibe or you can wear them with a tactical duty shirt which also emulates a police or paramedic uniform shirt with pleated pockets with button-down flaps, and crisp perma-creased wash-and-wear blended performance fabrics that along with the trousers create a strong sense of professionalism, ruggedness, and strength. For men with a decent physique, it conveys the "man of action" aura that most men appreciate, and turns women's eyes. This type of clothing is perfectly suited for active and outdoor lifestyles, and may be worn with virtually any kind of footwear. It's far from suit and tie, but I believe that this style allows you to look great and still get things done without having to worry about ripping a seam or getting a tear. In short, it's everything a man needs when your work or leisure are not compatible with a suit.
I normally don't have much use for this channels advice on clothes or style.(it's well done I just don't enjoy the cloths he wears most of the time) that being said, a James Bond Esq suit looks absolutely fantastic on this guy.
I think most people underestimate the power of the fact that everything that Bond does looks effortless. He is not trying at all but still he manages to do most things perfectly. I think this is something that makes a person immediately less attractive if you see how much they actually try to be attractive rather than seeing a person being effortlessly attractive. In other words: tryhards are annoying!
Hallo Rafael, do you plan to make a video covering safari jackets? They are very popular at Pitti's and are now produced even by the mass market brands. They are also interesting, because they could be of various colours and sartorial features.
Fantastic insight. The latest movie No Time to Die has been pushed back for release in November 2020, but that could change again. Still think a guy in a suit is amazing. Stay safe and healthy!
Bond wore sports watches even in the books. When they came to film the first Bond movie, Dr. No, they didn't have the budget for Bond to wear a Submariner Rolex (and there wasn't a promotional tie-in deal) so the producer took the Rolex off his wrist and donated (or loaned) it to the production.
you should also have the suit tailored for your needs. With my job I am carrying a weapon every day. I actually just bought a suit recently too! And when tailored it had to accommodate the gun, so was wearing that during the tailor fitting.
Good video on James Bond’s style! Regarding the video’s last few seconds, when is it better to cuff suit pants than to get them hemmed? Any rules for that?
Bond dresses much to conservative. Then again, he is a civil servant. Frankly, suits are getting very rare these days. I do agree with you that one must develop their own style.
Have to disagree with the 70s quip, watch For Your Eyes Only…that is possibly Roger Moore and even James Bond’s most sartorially beautiful outings…the scene in the night club in Egypt; the whole thing looks like it was designed by Tom Ford when he was at Gucci
Bond is a TV character, so not everything about him can be imitated in real life. For one, if you wear a three piece suit to fight terrorists and run and jump about non-stop, you will end up ripping holes in your shirt and pants, especially if your clothes are very form-fitting. And it is incredibly difficult to run in dress shoes. Also, your tux/suit clothes will hinder and reduce your flexibility and range of movements. There's a reason why basketball players wear shorts and singlets.
Rules are for people with no imagination. The true James Bond is the one in Fleming's novels. The "style" of James Bond in the movies is not his but that of the costume designers including the shrunken suits of the recent movies with the literary Bond would have abhorred.
For all those who say Sven would be a great Bond villain, imagine him being a villain who plots to mess up James' wardrobe with a color palette and pattern changing ray gun so Bond's clothes come out all mismatched.
@Youssef HEGAZY2. The Godfather is so dated. Just watch the TV News and follow Trump's dress style. He is the new role model for wannabe Godfathers. Phil.
Here’s a thought: Bond may be wearing a belt with a 3-piece because he’s carrying a gun. If he’s using an ITW holster, he has to wear a belt. He has used a shoulder holster quite often, but this could be a detail that justifies the use of a belt.
let face it he only look good since he had a team in background to keep him look good while reality he just going look like bodyguard walking around...
I concur! An IWB holster requires a belt. A lot of people who don't work with firearms are unfamiliar with the need for secure placement while wearing a pistol. A holster shouldn't flop around at all, both for reasons of concealment and for speed & ease of draw. This detail may not be apparent in movies.
Pretty much why I wear a belt with a vest. I carry under my suit, and I just can't get a Miami Classic shoulder holster to behave with a slim fit suit and a full sized 1911.
One thing to note is that Bond started wearing Rolex due to it being functional. A robust diving watch for an ex-Navy spy is a good fit, after all. Nowadays it is product placement, but the category of watch is the same.
Yep. Ian Fleming had Bond wearing a Rolex, but Omega paid big bucks for product placement so the more-recent films have him wearing Omegas rather than Rolexes.
@@seikibrian8641 They really needed the market exposure, because up until 1970 Omega had been the market leader for about half a century. In the late 1980s my late wife was responsible for a group of about 130 Jewelry shops, the largest group in Australia. When she gave me a gold Omega Seamaster for my 50th birthday she said that Omega had a very special pricing deal for all of the shops staff nationwide, because those people had a massive grass roots influence on general market sales. She said that the CEO of Omega told her that they were reviving their presence at shop staff level in preparation for a massive global advertising campaign. The product placement in the Bond movies flowed from that campaign, that included Australia, which because of its global success in a wide range of sports, had always been an important market for Omega. Phil.
Watching a video about the style of James Bond. Meanwhile millions are at home in sweatpants and t shirts under Quarantine. Thanks for the video as a reminder!
Maybe Mr.Preston will be interested on, doing a video about James bond watches. will be great as a second part of this amazing video. Great job as usual.
Sven would be so perfect as a Bond villain. I could see him plotting evil schemes with a German accent while petting a cat! 😂
He can be in a gang with The Penguin and The Riddler
Ya know, 3 guys there, all different, all comfortable with the camera....
That could work.
Dr. Kaufman in Tomorrow Never Dies :D seriously
00 Schneider. Google it. A film from the 90s. It's him 😅
Schneider's cat!
Never forget that the Bond character is above all a military/Naval officer. His aesthetic is characteristic of a military man, posture, fit consistent with military tailoring and off duty wear
absolutely right, and that is most of all reflected in the novels with his rather utilitarian style
Rule #1: have the look and physique of James Bond. Fail for me already.....
Then start eating healthy and workout without giving up and you’ll have the physique.
actually this is the most important thing!😂😂😂
@@user-dc8jf5ix4f When I was a young salesman I was a regular at the top gym in Melbourne, but the memory your comment revived was my Sales Manager, who looked like Sven, telling me that if I took the time to meditate for 20 minutes, then all feelings for the need to exercise would go away. Just a thought. Phil
@@user-dc8jf5ix4f How many times do I have to workout before I get taller?
@@PantsofVance If your comfortable in your own skin height doesn't matter.
7:22 The belt is also a quick release weapon and can be used to hide various items. The buckle could be a pull out push dagger or multi tool.
As a woman, I love James Bond look...the clean lines and neat appearance with a hint of zip to the look. Makes a man look good!
Yes! In my personal opinion, the Daniel Craig incarnation of Bond is the epitome of masculine allure.
@@granolagirl4972 Could not agree more!
and that close clean shave,hmmmm.
@@granolagirl4972 exactly
You have to do this also with the character Harvey Specter from Suits. 😂
Harvey Specter do you want me to leave your office?
If he does, I'll get the thumbtacks 😂
Ari Gold also
I first thought that I had written this comment. 😂
There is a Harvey Specter style video by Antonio from Real Men, Real Style.
Pretty useful and accurate guide.
Missing that No Time To Die premier 😕
They will release it in November 2020. Hopefully.
@@doroparker1702
Don't bank on it.
@@doroparker1702 Spoiler: nope
@@daro9582 how could you ruin the surprise... 😂
March 2021 and still no movies... I miss it so much. 😭
Netflix is just not the same...
Came out today !
I think also with things like his choice of sports watch and a simplified colour palette, it would also make sense for someone like Bond who's travelling a lot (or for someone taking style tips maybe someone who's travelling a lot for business) to have much less to pack, so a couple of suits and shirt combos which all complement each other and not having an entire watch box to take with him is an advantage for just packing for perhaps carry on baggage.
Ideally you wouldn't want to wear a sport watch with the more formal end, but if your plan for the evening potentially involves diving off an exploding boat then something with 200m or more water resistance is going to effect your choice.
I’m changing my closet little by little into suits and shirts 👌🏼 easy for the brain less worries and is a respectful style
In the old Bond movies, the character often wore a Rolex. I think there is a deal with Omega watches so he has to wear that now.
Correct. He also wore a Rolex in the novel's and one day Rolex didn't want to be in James Bond movies as they didn't want an assassin wearing their brand, so they went over to Omega instead
@Andrew Johnson. At the time Ian Fleming wrote the first Bond novels, the premium watch to own was an Omega Seamaster. Fleming always dressed a little different to his colleagues, so he mirrored that style in his novels. I turned 21 five years before the first Bond book and my parents gave me the Omega Seamaster, because it was commonly known as the best watch. Phil.
yippykiyay89 wrong. Omega just payed more
I see you more as a villain Sven. Do an episode on that. Goldfinger is your style.
Sven always seems like he will look down on me if I wear an open collar and the wrong shoelace knot when grocery shopping.
@Justin Williams. Well do you??? That would be letting the team down.
The weakest link!!! Phil.
6:58 I agree I love to learn about rules even if I doing the impossible that breaks them.
I loved this video. It is a great subject matter. Two of my favorite style icons are Steve McQueen and James Bond. However, I would like to make a little correction. Twice you showed a clip from the movie Skyfall and said that Bond sometimes wears a down jacket. That was not a down jacket. That was a Barbour waxed cotton jacket.
@Ron Pruitt. The Barbour jacket was also loved by motorbike enthusiasts. But I preferred very solid leather coat style jackets, because they didn't shred if you parted company with the bike and went sliding down the road. But a leather motorcycle coat of that quality was twice the price of a Barbour, and in winter it was twice as warm. Phil.
Connery loved Grenadine silk ties (in gray, navy, or black) and 2-button single-breasted jackets. And, he used Saville Row tailors for many outfits.
Roger Moore favored double-breasted and bolder ties. Obviously, Moore had huge collars, lapels, and ties.
Brosnan favored double-breasted jackets, especially in gray. The roomy fit was very late 90s. Everything being Brioni, he and Connery are widely considered the best dressed.
Craig wore tight fitting Tom Fords, frequently. He wore very normal gray, navy, and black frequently.
It also helps to be in fantastic shape, be British, and incredibly handsome. Once you've established all those points, this video will certainly be helpful in getting to full 007 style!
Dear Sven, thank you for a most interesting video. I do hope you won’t take offence if I comment on the length of your trousers! As with this video and others, I have noticed that your trousers often look a trifle short. In my opinion they would look better if they sat on the instep of the shoe forming a small fold on the crease of the trousers. At least, that is the way I like to wear them or am I out of touch with modern times? Thank you, Rodney (74 year old).
The belt was probably an accident, but it is an absolute necessity for someone carrying weapons and fighting. I’m former military, former law enforcement, and have carried a gun, extra magazines, a flashlight and a knife with me nearly all day, every day, since I turned 21. I wouldn’t be able to carry those tools, nor fight effectively, if I didn’t wear a sturdy belt with my three piece suits. Moreover, the vest is great for covering up concealed weapons without printing (showing the outline of the weapon through the clothing).
Daniel Craig doesn’t look good with blue shirt under his suit, it’s quite noticeable. It’s always been white shirt in recent movies. Blue worked for Brosnan. See TWINE and a Thomas Crown Affair.
I disagree. The blue shirt is much more suited to his spring complexion than a white shirt would me
The blue poplin shirts he wears pick up the blue in Daniel Craig’s eyes, much like they did with his stylistic predecessor Steve McQueen
Ayyyy!
The blue clothing is used to make his eye pop more on tv ..
because tom ford not very good when blue shirt... the guy just like white shirt look....
Love James Bond style, great video.
This may be an American notion, and possibly "not correct", but while I absolutely love classic menswear, Sven hit on something about *functional* menswear that I believe can take you out of a suit without necessarily placing you into a too-casual jeans & polo, or causing you to sacrifice style. For me and my military background that spells *tactical menswear* like the 5.11 brand. These aren't camouflage fatigues, but subdued or natural tones with a military cut to the trousers very like what police and paramedics wear on-duty now. Tactical trousers typically feature very durable fabrics, more than 4 pockets, heavy duty belt loops that help support a tactical nylon operator's belt with a "cobra buckle". These trousers may come in navy, black, light gray, charcoal, dark brown, khaki tan, coyote brown, and olive or forest green. You can either wear these with a polo shirt for a more toned-down, civilian vibe or you can wear them with a tactical duty shirt which also emulates a police or paramedic uniform shirt with pleated pockets with button-down flaps, and crisp perma-creased wash-and-wear blended performance fabrics that along with the trousers create a strong sense of professionalism, ruggedness, and strength. For men with a decent physique, it conveys the "man of action" aura that most men appreciate, and turns women's eyes. This type of clothing is perfectly suited for active and outdoor lifestyles, and may be worn with virtually any kind of footwear. It's far from suit and tie, but I believe that this style allows you to look great and still get things done without having to worry about ripping a seam or getting a tear. In short, it's everything a man needs when your work or leisure are not compatible with a suit.
Sven is perfect for a character in one of my films.
Love that Prince of Wales necktie.
Great choice for James Bond. Truly an amazing menswear icon. Just like you are great for people like me and the guy below and above me commenting.
In my opinion, Pierce Brosnan is the BEST James Bond, that meets every requirement.
I normally don't have much use for this channels advice on clothes or style.(it's well done I just don't enjoy the cloths he wears most of the time) that being said, a James Bond Esq suit looks absolutely fantastic on this guy.
What is your style.
I think most people underestimate the power of the fact that everything that Bond does looks effortless. He is not trying at all but still he manages to do most things perfectly. I think this is something that makes a person immediately less attractive if you see how much they actually try to be attractive rather than seeing a person being effortlessly attractive. In other words: tryhards are annoying!
Hallo Rafael, do you plan to make a video covering safari jackets? They are very popular at Pitti's and are now produced even by the mass market brands. They are also interesting, because they could be of various colours and sartorial features.
Pls do The Godfather / Don Michael Corleone style
Excellent video
I love that concept
You don't have to be like James Bond
Just have the quality of Bond👍👏👊✌️
Fantastic insight. The latest movie No Time to Die has been pushed back for release in November 2020, but that could change again. Still think a guy in a suit is amazing. Stay safe and healthy!
10:27 looking good Kyle Thibodeaux . solid build .
Bond wore sports watches even in the books. When they came to film the first Bond movie, Dr. No, they didn't have the budget for Bond to wear a Submariner Rolex (and there wasn't a promotional tie-in deal) so the producer took the Rolex off his wrist and donated (or loaned) it to the production.
you should also have the suit tailored for your needs. With my job I am carrying a weapon every day. I actually just bought a suit recently too! And when tailored it had to accommodate the gun, so was wearing that during the tailor fitting.
Wear loafers, the book Bond always did.
The book Bond did not have the best sense of style.
No he wore heavy lace ups and in one book actually rejected loafers as not being good in a fight
Would love to see a video where you critique/react to menswear in popular movies or tv shows (e.g. Suits)
So, we need a video about kingsman 👌
Yes
i prefer KGB style
I love how he refers to the 70's like they are the medieval Dark Ages.
Coooooool...! Next John Wick......!
What is the good holster to wear with tucked in shirt?
Good video on James Bond’s style! Regarding the video’s last few seconds, when is it better to cuff suit pants than to get them hemmed? Any rules for that?
Winter cuffs. Summer hems.
One of the things i hate the most are snobs
That Barbour Jacket in Skyfall is not a down jacket.
Pierce Brosnan was the Dandy in his Brioni Suits
Finally! Thank you!
Will you ever do a video on detachable collars?
Good stuff!
Bond dresses much to conservative. Then again, he is a civil servant. Frankly, suits are getting very rare these days. I do agree with you that one must develop their own style.
Great Video !
Which Tie knot do you wear in this Video ? Is it four in hand? It looks amazing on point
Gustav Glocke Yes.
Nice analysis!
Just curious, what are your thoughts on hairpieces?
Great video. At my age, Q, as played by Desmond Llewelyn, is more my style.
Rafael, I will be waiting for your video on styling Lululemon...Episode 1: yoga pants
It would be great if you did "How to dress as a Kingsman" video.
RIP Sean Connery
Are there any news on the donation/contribution option?
10:29 me and the boys being stylish and all
70s fashion was cool af
Fascinating video. What is the difference between a dinner jacket and tuxedo? M.
Rover Coupe Tuxedo has matching pants. And is never made of velvet.
Nice content.
Will be helpful once Macy's reopens.
Angie
You guys should do Mad Men reviewssss
Can you break down the Guy Richie's Gentlemen style?
3 badasses at 10:32.
New subscriber. Love the content. Could you discuss style tips for the character Raymond Reddington from Netflix's "The Black List"?
Pierce bronzen is the best dressed bond
- Be ripped and/or tall
- Be rich
- Have Aston
can you please do a video about hitman agent 47!?
I like 70s suits. Roger Moore is the man
I'm too skinny to suit James Bond, probably dressing like Q fits me more
8Z ZZZD• Q is super hot and smart. Lean and mean!
He is an agentbut his much of the gaget is not yet so he is like a real caracter
James bond wears a sport watch even in the Fleming's books, it's not about product placement!
I'm not James Bond, I'm more of a Felix: unassuming and chameleon-like, but always there.
Amazing
Can anyone please tell me what the (saxophone) tune is?
Have to disagree with the 70s quip, watch For Your Eyes Only…that is possibly Roger Moore and even James Bond’s most sartorially beautiful outings…the scene in the night club in Egypt; the whole thing looks like it was designed by Tom Ford when he was at Gucci
10:43 you look like an underdog italian mob boss
Hey man!
james bond must were omega seamaster on his wirst.
1:52 Very dark era...
I think you overlooked someone.
Nice
I tried a tight-fitting dark cashmere sweater like Daniel Craig in Spectre, but wound up looking like Mike Myers on Sprockets.
Bond is a TV character, so not everything about him can be imitated in real life.
For one, if you wear a three piece suit to fight terrorists and run and jump about non-stop, you will end up ripping holes in your shirt and pants, especially if your clothes are very form-fitting. And it is incredibly difficult to run in dress shoes.
Also, your tux/suit clothes will hinder and reduce your flexibility and range of movements.
There's a reason why basketball players wear shorts and singlets.
Yeah right, hi I am a spy that looks like an NBA star player with a shoulder holster ffs, what are you on about?
Shaken not stirred
lucifer style rules..please
Rules are for people with no imagination. The true James Bond is the one in Fleming's novels. The "style" of James Bond in the movies is not his but that of the costume designers including the shrunken suits of the recent movies with the literary Bond would have abhorred.
Roger Moore. Really.
I thought tuxedo is just an Americanism for a dinner jacket?
Agent 00S(e)ven. 😎 cool idea!
Congratulations on your well deserved 50th like!
RIP Sean Connery
For all those who say Sven would be a great Bond villain, imagine him being a villain who plots to mess up James' wardrobe with a color palette and pattern changing ray gun so Bond's clothes come out all mismatched.
😂😂😂
I'm gonna steal that idea for my own movie...If you don't mind.
:-0
@@bobrew461- All yours, just give me a cameo in the movie.
That sounds like something Doofinshmirtz would do.
Great way to demoralize him
A video on the godfather style, please!
@Youssef HEGAZY2. The Godfather is so dated. Just watch the TV News and follow Trump's dress style. He is the new role model for wannabe Godfathers. Phil.
@@phillipmoodie9071 Did he ask for your opinion? No. So don't go giving him your opinions which are not needed.
@@edithpiaf2749 That's a two way street. Phil.
Yeaaaah
@@phillipmoodie9071 haha you got him
Here’s a thought: Bond may be wearing a belt with a 3-piece because he’s carrying a gun. If he’s using an ITW holster, he has to wear a belt. He has used a shoulder holster quite often, but this could be a detail that justifies the use of a belt.
let face it he only look good since he had a team in background to keep him look good while reality he just going look like bodyguard walking around...
In the best Bond suits he wears neither a belt nor suspenders. The pants are just so well tailored they stay up on their own.
I concur! An IWB holster requires a belt. A lot of people who don't work with firearms are unfamiliar with the need for secure placement while wearing a pistol. A holster shouldn't flop around at all, both for reasons of concealment and for speed & ease of draw. This detail may not be apparent in movies.
Concur your analysis. You pretty much need a good belt if you're strapped.
Pretty much why I wear a belt with a vest. I carry under my suit, and I just can't get a Miami Classic shoulder holster to behave with a slim fit suit and a full sized 1911.
you missed the most important thing ... well-fitting clothes ... in James Bond's case bespoke tailoring
One thing to note is that Bond started wearing Rolex due to it being functional. A robust diving watch for an ex-Navy spy is a good fit, after all. Nowadays it is product placement, but the category of watch is the same.
Yep. Ian Fleming had Bond wearing a Rolex, but Omega paid big bucks for product placement so the more-recent films have him wearing Omegas rather than Rolexes.
@@seikibrian8641 They really needed the market exposure, because up until 1970 Omega had been the market leader for about half a century. In the late 1980s my late wife was responsible for a group of about 130 Jewelry shops, the largest group in Australia. When she gave me a gold Omega Seamaster for my 50th birthday she said that Omega had a very special pricing deal for all of the shops staff nationwide, because those people had a massive grass roots influence on general market sales. She said that the CEO of Omega told her that they were reviving their presence at shop staff level in preparation for a massive global advertising campaign. The product placement in the Bond movies flowed from that campaign, that included Australia, which because of its global success in a wide range of sports, had always been an important market for Omega. Phil.
@@phillipmoodie9071I'm sorry it took me four years to see this.
That was very informative. Thank you.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your wife.
Watching a video about the style of James Bond. Meanwhile millions are at home in sweatpants and t shirts under Quarantine. Thanks for the video as a reminder!
The reason Bond wears a belt is because he's an action hero. Braces/suspenders are a liability in a fight
Maybe Mr.Preston will be interested on, doing a video about James bond watches.
will be great as a second part of this amazing video.
Great job as usual.
Preston would do better with Clark Kent.