Summary
even the most famous male icon in my opinion, and it's been going on for almost 60 years since the first James Bond came out in 1962.Its most famous actors are Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan. But here I will only talk about Daniel Craig, a James Bond who has caused controversy. My idea is to understand the little secrets that lie behind the choice of his most striking outfits. A detailed review, from Casino Royale to No Time to Die.
1. CASINO ROYALE
This is the first James Bond with Daniel Craig. I know he's an actor who's controversial, especially for his "mountain of muscles" side, but I really like this more raw, more physical side of the character.
It's the same costume designer as for the James Bond films with Pierce Brosnan, Lindy Hemming, who has always been very respectful of male tailoring codes. Lindy Hemming worked in particular on the Batman film with Christian Bale.
If Craig is still dressed by Brioni , we are on a James Bond much more robust and physical than Pierce Brosnan. It was therefore necessary that this more sporty side be reflected in his clothes, hence the fact that he wears a lot of t-shirts.
In this first film with Craig, the stakes are high because this is where James Bond acquires his 007 number, the character has a real evolution and it must be seen in the film. It begins with a black and white scene in which he wears a pea coat, the coat of young naval officers, in reference to his military past.
He wears John Lobb shoes, an English brand that is also very high-end, Ramsey model, which are the brand's chukkas. It makes sense, it's a pair that is both dressy and casual.
Then, his linen suit without a tie shows the less framed, younger and more relaxed side.
There's a chase scene in which he wears a printed shirt that I find awful, far too flashy for a spy who's supposed to blend into the background.
Below he wears a Julien Scavini t-shirt.
The costumes are made of mohair tonic, a fashionable fabric in the 60s, which has a very particular way of catching the light. It is a blend of mohair and wool, light to wear, with a nervous hand and which dries very quickly, manufactured by Dormeuil.
As for casual outfits, what a surprise to see that he's wearing an Alexander Olch jacket. I'm quite surprised by this outfit, I think it gives him an almost grandpa look, especially with the suspenders. Knowing that the scene takes place in Italy, I understand the choice to have used almost only Italian brands, but I'm really not a fan.
Velvet, he will continue to wear it with a curious light coat still at Massimo Alba. In cotton velvet, it is an atypical choice and I am not sure that many of you would be keen to wear a velvet coat. So a choice that leaves me perplexed, I would really have seen him with a small jacket instead. He also wears pants from the same brand, and still in velvet. This James Bond is definitely passionate about velvet!
