Three Styles from No Time To Die

As James Bond steps back onto the big screen once again with No Time To Die, it marks the twenty-fifth time he is forced to save the world. Hopefully, the film will serve as a worthy farewell for Daniel Craig, who after nearly 15 years in the role makes his final appearance as Bond. During his time as England's greatest superspy, much has changed. Among other things, the humor that previously permeated the earlier films has been toned down and replaced with a more realistic and grounded tone.

Bond's style has also undergone a transformation. His clothing has become slightly more trend-sensitive, drawing less inspiration from the British heritage of Savile Row suits and handmade shoes from Northampton that previous iterations carried with them.

Judging by the material released from No Time To Die, it seems we will see plenty of callbacks to the classic Bond films. From a smorgasbord of Aston Martin cars to sharply tailored grey suits reminiscent of Sean Connery. We have selected three styles from the upcoming film that we believe represent a cross-section of the clothing style that has come to define our modern James Bond.

Classic Suit

Regardless of what we claim about trend sensitivity and Savile Row, the suit is still what defines Bond's style. Conservative color choices of grey and blue dominate his repertoire, often paired with a solid white or light blue shirt and a solid grenadine tie. On his feet, we naturally find a pair of black oxfords. In terms of fit, the cuts of the suits have been updated and are now tailored in a slightly slimmer fit than before, without looking overly tight.

Tactical Elegance

"Tactical elegance" is what we choose to call the clothing style that has taken up more and more space in the latest Bond films. When Bond is forced to travel to a remote location, shadow a hitman, or infiltrate the villain's headquarters, we often see him dressed in a kind of functional version of more casual clothing. In No Time To Die, we see this attire in the form of a ribbed blue sweater over a long-sleeved t-shirt, dark gray functional trousers, and a pair of black boots.

Tuxedo

Perhaps the outfit most associated with James Bond's style, as the tuxedo has been a recurring element in nearly all of the character's films. This is also true in No Time To Die, where we see Bond dressed in a classic tuxedo with a shawl lapel and a slim bow tie. However, based on the visuals, it seems he has forgotten his tuxedo shirt at home and is instead wearing a regular white poplin shirt underneath.