That was a question a friend and I posed to each other the other day in respect to collecting lifestyle pieces from SkyFall. After all, with Jany, the costume designer, and other sources coming out to tell us what was what, there has been a mach 3 run on Bond clothes and accessories.
We have joked that our wallets cant take it and the excitement rises with each discovery but is it too much too soon?
Think back to Casino Royale and Quantum. We would discover his glasses and everyone would hunt them down, purchase them, use them…bask in them for a bit. Months later another discovery would be made and the process and fun would repeat.
Today with the fire hose of information, a new box is arriving every other day. Entire outfits will be completed in just a few weeks and before Christmas we MAY actually have all the major components and pieces identified an on our persons as we head to that holiday party.
So I am at odds about this.
On one hand I am very appreciative of the information, the items, the excitement. But on the other hand, I also know there wont be a new movie out for two years and the hunt is half the fun…but we have all the trophies in the hunt already.
As I look at my SkyFall wall, I am already contemplating Bardems gear as a natural jumping point when all of Bonds are acquired.
What gives me happy pause is that the pieces we are purchasing are absolutely things I will wear, enjoy, and live in…so maybe its ok that we have everything soon, because then we can start breaking them in, having fun, and living with them the way they were intended.
What are your thoughts? Happy for the influx of items or a bit sad with the speed?
Just purchased the gazelles from the underground scene and getting ready for the Dent gloves for the next one,Skyfall merchandise is growing slowly but unfortunately it is to close to Christmas for the Wifey to let me have any of it besides the PTI jacket):
Show her the GIFT video, coming soon!
Most of that stuff is way to expensive for this bond fan college student. Cant wait to see what the frugal bond for skyfall has to offer.
Not too much longer!
Hey David, any chance jackets will be included in the Skyfall frugal Bond? Maybe cheaper alternatives to the Barbour jacket? Thanks
i second this
I don’t think that the quick revealing of all Skyfall items isn’t too much of a problem, especially for peole liek me who have to save up to get some of the more expensive ones.
On top of that it still can be time-consuming to find affordable alternatives that aren’t junk quality-wise
All,
I had a few questions to pose as I was thinking about collecting Skyfall clothing.
1. Which Bond do you think was the most lucrative in terms of clothing? (I would say it’s between Connery, Moore, Brosnan and Craig)
2. Which Bond film spent the MOST on Bond’s clothing?
3. Which Bond film spent the LEAST on Bond’s clothing?
Also, bear in mind, I’m talking about amount spent per outfit. We’re not aggregating the 70 suits made for one scene because of being torn/roughed up and 70 takes.
Without doing much research, I would say Brosnan for most lucrative, Quantum for most spent, and haven’t the slightest clue for the least spent Thoughts?
@Sham K
I know exactly why Lazenby isn’t on that list. That strange shirt with the white thing hanging out the front and that horrible kilt.
I got the Severine earrings and necklace for my wife but was looking for a line on the casino dress, DZ. Any news if that has been duplicated?
I saw it in the windows of Harrods…may want to try them…how did your wife like the Severine pieces? Would love to get my wife those!
I think Dalton for least spent…Members Only jacket? Off the peg suits?
Be your own bond, I don’t really care what Brand Bond wears on the movies, being “like” bond means you find stylish clothing that fits you, and is quality.
You are correct as not every one looks good in a tux. Being somewhat heavyset, I certainly don’t. Being like Bond is an attitude and I highly recommend Paul Kyriazi’s book, “How to live the James Bond lifestyle”. Merely starting off with the ten Bond symbols will jump start anyone into the Bond mindset. Having been a fan of Paul’s book for some time now, I can testify to the fact that the book can be a life changer as it was for me, my marriage, our daughter and our friends as part of being like Bond is passing on good vibs to everyone you meet. Very simple, to the point advice.
Well said, Leonard!
What type of jacket is the brown one (I’m assuming it is leather) in the bottom left-hand corner?
Will, that is a Levis LVC jacket…the one he wears when “enjoying death”…
Thanks!
Skyfall? “Done” indeed. I think we just need to find the earpiece and this movie is a wrap!
Well, what are you waiting for???
Nice blog!
Well im happy Skyfall collecting is nearly over, I can go back to Casino and Quantum collecting lol
In all seriousness most of these Skyfall items are already sold out and by Xmas I think will be gone forever!
True, they will not last forever!
Seriously. I ordered my Billy Reid Bond peacoat and the next day it was all sold out.
Might there be anything on the Royal Doulton bulldog? Perhaps like a knock-off in the Skyfall Frugal Bond? I am personally not aware of any right now, but being on a college student’s budget I don’t want to spend $70 on one when when they are back in stock. I do really want one though!
To be honest, the Bulldog is one of the more economical props…and significant! I don’t think there will be a more inexpensive alternative that looks the part…..old dog, new tricks.
Your whole office goes up in smoke ans that bloody thing survives? Thank you David, you are quite right. I guess I will just go without champagne and caviar for a week or two.
That’s the spirit!
Is the scarf in skyfall tha Bond wears a thymus scarf? What color is it?
Also, is COS a company? or does it stand for something else?
Guys I am sorry to have to say that this my least favorite bond and strongly feel his predecessor should have been invited to do at least two more films….
Just curious – what type of trousers did Bond wear with the Barbour jacket, N. Peal sweater and Crockett & Jones Islay boots at Skyfall?
Cheers, Bradley
He wore All Saint Iggys in bitter chocolate
salve sapreste dirmi la marca del cappello che indossa daniel graig nella pubblicit della heineken??? grazie mille
Just curious! ! What brand is James Bond ties are??