Vitals Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, sophisticated English spy Baku and Istanbul, December 1999 Film: The World Is Not Enough Release Date: November 8, 1999 Director: Michael Apted Costume Designer: Lindy Hemming Tailored by: Brioni WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background On the 00-7th of November, today’s post celebrates Pierce Brosnan’s third and penultimate movie as James Bond—The World […] The post The World Is Not Enough: Pierce Brosnan’s Midnight Brioni Tuxedo as Bond appeared first on BAMF Style ..read more

Vitals Sean Connery as James Bond, British government agent French Riviera, Spring 1971 Film: Diamonds are Forever Release Date: December 17, 1971 Director: Guy Hamilton Wardrobe Master: Ray Beck Tailor: Anthony Sinclair Background Born 94 years ago today on August 25, 1930, Sir Sean Connery rose to stardom as the first actor to play James Bond in the official EON […] The post Diamonds are Forever: Sean Connery’s Bond Returns… in a Terrycloth Shirt appeared first on BAMF Style ..read more

Roger Moore as James Bond in Moonraker (1979) Vitals Roger Moore as James Bond, suave and sophisticated British MI6 agent Rio de Janiero, Brazil, February 1979 Film: Moonraker Release Date: June 26, 1979 Director: Lewis Gilbert Costume Designer: Jacques Fonteray Tailor: Angelo Vitucci WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background Moonraker launched James Bond into orbit when it premiered 45 years ago today on June 26, 1979 as the fourth of Sir Roger Moore’s seven adventures as the dashing spy. Before his out-of-this-world journey, 007 trots the globe from California ..read more

Roger Moore as James Bond in Moonraker (1979). Photo sourced from thunderballs.org archive. Vitals Roger Moore as James Bond, suave and sophisticated British MI6 agent Rio de Janiero, Brazil, February 1979 Film: Moonraker Release Date: June 26, 1979 Director: Lewis Gilbert Costume Designer: Jacques Fonteray Tailor: Angelo Vitucci WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background Happy 00-7th of February! To warm up, let’s join James Bond on assignment in Rio de Janiero, his last stop in Moonraker before an unexpected detour into outer space, following both our villain Hu ..read more

Sean Connery as James Bond in Never Say Never Again (1983) Vitals Sean Connery as James Bond, sophisticated secret agent Nassau, Bahamas, Spring 1983 Film: Never Say Never Again Release Date: October 7, 1983 Director: Irvin Kershner Costume Designer: Charles Knode Background The “Battle of the Bonds” commenced 40 years ago today when Never Say Never Again premiered on the 00-7th of October 1983. Produced by Jack Schwartzman’s Taliafilm, the movie was essentially a reimagining of Thunderball (1965), in which a weathered but game Sean Connery reprised his iconic role of James Bond… b ..read more

Roger Moore as James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973). Promotional photo by Ian Vaughan. Vitals Roger Moore as James Bond, British secret agent “San Monique” (actually Jamaica), Spring 1973 Film: Live and Let Die Release Date: June 27, 1973 Director: Guy Hamilton Costume Designer: Julie Harris Tailor: Cyril Castle Background Released 50 years ago today, Live and Let Die officially began Roger Moore’s 12-year, seven-film tenure as James Bond. Eon Productions’ first attempt recast Sean Connery in the iconic role resulted in the excellent On Her Majesty’s Secret Service ..read more

Roger Moore and Kristina Wayborn in Octopussy (1983) Vitals Roger Moore as James Bond, British government agent Udaipur, India, Spring 1983 Film: Octopussy Release Date: June 6, 1983 Director: John Glen Costume Designer: Emma Porteous Tailor: Douglas Hayward WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background Happy 00-7th of April! Easter weekend feels like the appropriate occasion to celebrate the debonair Roger Moore’s evening-wear for James Bond’s memorable “egg hunt” in his penultimate 007 adventure—the provocatively titled Octopussy, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this J ..read more

Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die (2021). Photo credit: Nicola Dove. Vitals Daniel Craig as James Bond, retired British secret agent Jamaica to Cuba, Spring 2020 Film: No Time to Die Release Date: September 30, 2021 Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Costume Designer: Suttirat Anne Larlarb Background Happy birthday, Daniel Craig! Born March 2, 1968, the English actor celebrates his 55th birthday today. I had been debating how to sartorially celebrate Craig, especially considering his stylish reprisal of detective Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, but my upcomi ..read more

Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in Die Another Day (2002). Photo sourced from thunderballs.org. Vitals Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, smooth British government agent Iceland, Winter 2002 Film: Die Another Day Release Date: November 20, 2002 Director: Lee Tamahori Costume Designer: Lindy Hemming WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background Keep warm on this chilly 00-7th of February! Some of 007’s cinematic adventures are ideal “summer movies” (looking at you, Thunderball) while other adventures that follow Mr. Bond into snowy surroundings feel more appropriate to watch around this tim ..read more

George Lazenby as James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) Vitals George Lazenby as James Bond, smooth British secret agent Bern, Switzerland, Christmas Eve 1969 Film: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Release Date: December 18, 1969 Director: Peter R. Hunt Costume Designer: Marjory Cornelius WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background Wrapping up this winter Car Week on the 00-7th of December, let’s flash back to 1969 and Aussie actor George Lazenby’s sole adventure as James Bond. Whether the Bond production team was reversing its formula after the larger-than-lif ..read more