As the old saying goes: “In American action movies, the bad guy wears the suit; in English action movies, the good guy wears the suit.” Truer words have never been said, but there is one exception for the American fan base: James Bond. No man is better imortalised in the male psyche than James Bond, and one would be hard pressed to find a single man anywhere in the world who hasn’t once aspired to be agent 007. And now Assouline, maker of some of the most luxurious books on the planet, have finally given us what we wanted all along: James Bond Style, the latest in the Assouline’s Classics Collection.
Written by Academy Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming and bestselling author Dylan Jones, this heavy tome provides an exclusive journey through the sartorial legacy of one of the most iconic film franchises in history.
“I don’t know any other film series that has created such a definitive style for its main
Lindy Hemming, Academy Award-winning costume designer who worked on 5 James
character—one that’s been captivating audiences for over sixty years.”
Bond films
From the sharp suits of 007 to the memorable gowns of Bond’s love interests, James Bond Style delves into the timeless fashion across all 25 films. With contributions from industry legends like Donatella Versace and Tom Ford, and exclusive anecdotes from the stars themselves, this book is the ultimate tribute to Bond’s enduring style.
Thanks to its never-before-seen sketches, detailed fashion analysis, and extensive
research by the series official archivist, no book in history has chronicled the sartorial extravagance of the Bond franchise as extensively as James Bond Style, otherwise known as the ultimate 007 style guide. The only thing missing will be a real life Q who can help you get dressed after you’ve flipped through this book for the umpteenth time.
The book will release on October 5, 2024. View the official website here.
