New Bond-inspired trousers
Matt S
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I wanted to let the Bond clothing fans here know about a new line of Bond-inspired trousers I've just started selling on my website called the Ebury Trousers. They aren't a product that Bond has worn or an exact replica of something Bond has worn, but I've taken elements from what every Bond (except Timothy Dalton) has worn to make what I think is the ultimate pair of trousers. They have the darted-front style (not pleated, but like a flat front with more shape) that every Bond except Timothy Dalton has worn, and they have the type of side adjusters that Tom Ford uses. I find those to be the most effective type of side adjusters. In simpler terms, they have the classic, darted cut of the Brioni suit trousers from Casino Royale with the details of the Tom Ford trousers from Quantum of Solace and Skyfall. Since they're medium grey worsted wool, they work well with a sports coat or casually with a jumper (like the Shanghai outfit in Skyfall). Studying Bond's clothing has shaped my taste in clothes, and these are the trousers that Bond has inspired me to wear. Because no store sells anything like these I've decided to make them and sell them on my blog. Check them out: http://thesuitsofjamesbond.com/?product=ebury-trousers
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They come unhemmed so you can finish them to the perfect length any way you like. I've gone the modern Bond way on my pair and finished them with turn-ups, but I'm probably going to get a second pair for myself and finish them plain.
Are your trousers closer to off-the-rack in the sense that only basic alterations can be performed?
I don't have anything from Anthony Sinclair, so I can't compare them. But the finishing on these trousers is excellent. They have a curtained waistband, and the crotch is reinforced with pocketing to help prevent it from wearing out. There are other small details, like a coin pocket inside the front right pocket.
The trousers are off-the-rack. Like any good off-the-rack trousers they come unhemmed and the waist can be let out up to 2 1/2 inches. The seat is fairly trim (or rather standard for non-pleated trousers), so if you have a large seat like I do you should size up and take the waist in. If you have any more specific questions I'd be happy to answer them.