Diamonds Are Forever Terrycloth shirt in PTS

jet set sweeney · March 2017

I'm really liking the terrycloth short sleeve shirt that Connery wears at the beginning of DAF.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about where I could buy something similar?

Bond Collectors' Weekends · March 2017

LOVE the subject line. Nice to see some non-Craig clothing posts.

. . . But could this shirt be the precursor to the Madagascar shirt?

James Brosnan · March 2017

I love this post too. The old items are my specialty and passion for certain. The most Bond associated place to get a shirt like this would be Orlebar Brown. They are renowned for their Terrycloth polos, are connected to Bond via Skyfall, and make AMAZING clothing. They have a shirt here:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/shirts/travis/260479.html?dwvar_260479_color=57#start=33&cgid=towelling

Unfortunately, the right color is not available.

If your ok with updating the look to a polo, they offer many colors in polo form:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/polo-shirts/terry/navy/3430.html

James Brosnan · March 2017

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

LOVE the subject line. Nice to see some non-Craig clothing posts.

. . . But could this shirt be the precursor to the Madagascar shirt?

I'm not sure I see the connection to the Madagascar shirt Craig wore in CR. The closest shirt to the Madagascar shirt is the DAD shirt Brosnan wore; he even wears his floral print shirt in a similar way, with a shirt underneath:

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James Brosnan · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

I love this post too. The old items are my specialty and passion for certain. The most Bond associated place to get a shirt like this would be Orlebar Brown. They are renowned for their Terrycloth polos, are connected to Bond via Skyfall, and make AMAZING clothing. They have a shirt here:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/shirts/travis/260479.html?dwvar_260479_color=57#start=33&cgid=towelling

Unfortunately, the right color is not available.

If your ok with updating the look to a polo, they offer many colors in polo form:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/polo-shirts/terry/navy/3430.html

I put together a frugal version of this outfit, but I don't have any pictures unfortunately. I'll throw it on tomorrow and take a pic or two to give you an idea of how this outfit can work. It's one of my favorites!

Matt S · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

LOVE the subject line. Nice to see some non-Craig clothing posts.

. . . But could this shirt be the precursor to the Madagascar shirt?

I'm not sure I see the connection to the Madagascar shirt Craig wore in CR. The closest shirt to the Madagascar shirt is the DAD shirt Brosnan wore; he even wears his floral print shirt in a similar way, with a shirt underneath:

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I though Brosnan's shirt was hideous at the time, but in comparison to Craig's it's tasteful! Connery's isn't any better, though it's not the worst terrycloth thing he's worn...

James Brosnan · March 2017

Matt S wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

LOVE the subject line. Nice to see some non-Craig clothing posts.

. . . But could this shirt be the precursor to the Madagascar shirt?

I'm not sure I see the connection to the Madagascar shirt Craig wore in CR. The closest shirt to the Madagascar shirt is the DAD shirt Brosnan wore; he even wears his floral print shirt in a similar way, with a shirt underneath:

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I though Brosnan's shirt was hideous at the time, but in comparison to Craig's it's tasteful! Connery's isn't any better, though it's not the worst terrycloth thing he's worn...

) You mean this isn't your go-to swimwear Matt?

The playsuit is hard to pull off. It's very similar to the pajamas the novel Bond prefered; I wonder if that played any part in its use in the film. I think James Boldman on here has some good shots of him wearing something similar, and he rocks it man! Not something I could pull off though. I'm going with an OB Terry polo and cobalt OB setters to update this look.

Bond Collectors' Weekends · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

LOVE the subject line. Nice to see some non-Craig clothing posts.

. . . But could this shirt be the precursor to the Madagascar shirt?

I'm not sure I see the connection to the Madagascar shirt Craig wore in CR. The closest shirt to the Madagascar shirt is the DAD shirt Brosnan wore; he even wears his floral print shirt in a similar way, with a shirt underneath:

-{

You must give me the name of your oculist.

Matt S · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Matt S wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

I'm not sure I see the connection to the Madagascar shirt Craig wore in CR. The closest shirt to the Madagascar shirt is the DAD shirt Brosnan wore; he even wears his floral print shirt in a similar way, with a shirt underneath:

-{

I though Brosnan's shirt was hideous at the time, but in comparison to Craig's it's tasteful! Connery's isn't any better, though it's not the worst terrycloth thing he's worn...

) You mean this isn't your go-to swimwear Matt?

The playsuit is hard to pull off. It's very similar to the pajamas the novel Bond prefered; I wonder if that played any part in its use in the film. I think James Boldman on here has some good shots of him wearing something similar, and he rocks it man! Not something I could pull off though. I'm going with an OB Terry polo and cobalt OB setters to update this look.

Fleming described Bond's pyjamas as a coat. I don't think he wore a playsuit. I think it was more like a shorter dressing gown with short sleeves. But it came down to the knees, unlike the playsuit in Goldfinger.

James Brosnan · March 2017

Matt S wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

Matt S wrote:

I though Brosnan's shirt was hideous at the time, but in comparison to Craig's it's tasteful! Connery's isn't any better, though it's not the worst terrycloth thing he's worn...

) You mean this isn't your go-to swimwear Matt?

The playsuit is hard to pull off. It's very similar to the pajamas the novel Bond prefered; I wonder if that played any part in its use in the film. I think James Boldman on here has some good shots of him wearing something similar, and he rocks it man! Not something I could pull off though. I'm going with an OB Terry polo and cobalt OB setters to update this look.

Fleming described Bond's pyjamas as a coat. I don't think he wore a playsuit. I think it was more like a shorter dressing gown with short sleeves. But it came down to the knees, unlike the playsuit in Goldfinger.

Absolutely correct Matt. Not sure why I pictured it as a sort of playsuit type of pajamas:

"Bond had always disliked pyjamas and had slept naked until in Hong Kong at the end of the war he came across the perfect compromise. This was a pyjama-coat which came almost down to the knees. It had no buttons, but there was a loose belt round the waist. The sleeves were wide and short, ending just above the elbow. The result was cool and comfortable"

Just sounds like a short sleeve robe to me. Glad that's clarified for me now. I love when things change in my mind like this and I get a clearer picture of things. -{

Miles Messervy · March 2017

I actually own one of the Orlebar Brown terrycloth polos in sky blue. I love it, although I would only recommend wearing it around the water. It's a bit difficult to pull off elsewhere. OB makes great stuff. Many of their clothes have a very vintage feel to them.

James Brosnan · March 2017

Miles Messervy wrote:

I actually own one of the Orlebar Brown terrycloth polos in sky blue. I love it, although I would only recommend wearing it around the water. It's a bit difficult to pull off elsewhere. OB makes great stuff. Many of their clothes have a very vintage feel to them.

Nice! I have wondered how difficult it will be to pull off the terrycloth thing outside the pool/beach. It definately will come down to personal taste and style and what one can pull off. Very much agree, they make fantastic quality clothing. I want the terry polo in sky blue as well, but they don't make them anymore and I need an XS, so hard to find. But, they have a "Riviera" color that will have to do:

That's pretty much the look I'm going for with the polo and setters.

Bond Collectors' Weekends · March 2017

I own a naked body and can do that one.

Miles Messervy · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Miles Messervy wrote:

I actually own one of the Orlebar Brown terrycloth polos in sky blue. I love it, although I would only recommend wearing it around the water. It's a bit difficult to pull off elsewhere. OB makes great stuff. Many of their clothes have a very vintage feel to them.

Nice! I have wondered how difficult it will be to pull off the terrycloth thing outside the pool/beach. It definately will come down to personal taste and style and what one can pull off. Very much agree, they make fantastic quality clothing. I want the terry polo in sky blue as well, but they don't make them anymore and I need an XS, so hard to find. But, they have a "Riviera" color that will have to do:

That's pretty much the look I'm going for with the polo and setters.

I'm pretty sure that "Riviera" blue is the same color as the one I own. I also pair it with the navy setters. Great minds think alike. -{

James Brosnan · March 2017

Miles Messervy wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

Miles Messervy wrote:

I actually own one of the Orlebar Brown terrycloth polos in sky blue. I love it, although I would only recommend wearing it around the water. It's a bit difficult to pull off elsewhere. OB makes great stuff. Many of their clothes have a very vintage feel to them.

Nice! I have wondered how difficult it will be to pull off the terrycloth thing outside the pool/beach. It definately will come down to personal taste and style and what one can pull off. Very much agree, they make fantastic quality clothing. I want the terry polo in sky blue as well, but they don't make them anymore and I need an XS, so hard to find. But, they have a "Riviera" color that will have to do:

That's pretty much the look I'm going for with the polo and setters.

I'm pretty sure that "Riviera" blue is the same color as the one I own. I also pair it with the navy setters. Great minds think alike. -{

Yeah, you might have gotten the Riviera one. They made a sky one back in the day that can still be found at department stores and such. The riviera is quite a different color, but it will do.

I like your style my friend! {[] i went with the cobalt color to attempt to mimic his swimming trunks under the playsuit:

Navy sounds nice too though. Always glad to see someone getting use out of an old look like this. {[]

Chriscoop · March 2017

Interesting, I went the other way, navy terry polo with sky blue setters, both have now passed away through a lot of use. I replaced the setters with the Sunspel connery shorts and the ob terry with an ob storm.

jet set sweeney · March 2017

Miles Messervy wrote:

I actually own one of the Orlebar Brown terrycloth polos in sky blue. I love it, although I would only recommend wearing it around the water. It's a bit difficult to pull off elsewhere. OB makes great stuff. Many of their clothes have a very vintage feel to them.

Yes I own this one too. It goes well with the blue Sunpel TB Connery swim shorts that I have.

jet set sweeney · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

I love this post too. The old items are my specialty and passion for certain. The most Bond associated place to get a shirt like this would be Orlebar Brown. They are renowned for their Terrycloth polos, are connected to Bond via Skyfall, and make AMAZING clothing. They have a shirt here:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/shirts/travis/260479.html?dwvar_260479_color=57#start=33&cgid=towelling

Unfortunately, the right color is not available.

If your ok with updating the look to a polo, they offer many colors in polo form:

http://www.orlebarbrown.com/us/men/polo-shirts/terry/navy/3430.html

Good shout. I already own the skyblue terry polo. I was just hoping I could find something beige and patterned, like Connery is wearing.

Miles Messervy · March 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Miles Messervy wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

Nice! I have wondered how difficult it will be to pull off the terrycloth thing outside the pool/beach. It definately will come down to personal taste and style and what one can pull off. Very much agree, they make fantastic quality clothing. I want the terry polo in sky blue as well, but they don't make them anymore and I need an XS, so hard to find. But, they have a "Riviera" color that will have to do:

That's pretty much the look I'm going for with the polo and setters.

I'm pretty sure that "Riviera" blue is the same color as the one I own. I also pair it with the navy setters. Great minds think alike. -{

Yeah, you might have gotten the Riviera one. They made a sky one back in the day that can still be found at department stores and such. The riviera is quite a different color, but it will do.

I like your style my friend! {[] i went with the cobalt color to attempt to mimic his swimming trunks under the playsuit:

Navy sounds nice too though. Always glad to see someone getting use out of an old look like this. {[]

Seeing them side-by-side, I definitely have the sky blue.

James Brosnan · March 2017

As promised, my version of this outfit. Pardon the photo quality, as I am packing for an out of town trip and just snapped some pics quickly. It really should be considered just as a proof of concept version, as I hate the ASOS shirt and it's not terrycloth:

Ideally, I'm probably going to be looking for a shirt with more contrast to the pants. The shirt I am wearing is ecru and was my YOLT shirt, but I really don't like it.The pants are the pants I use for my TB outfit:

Another great Connery outfit that uses sandals. I even got the tailor to cut the bottom of the pants with the slit like Connery's.

Hope this helps {[]

Diamonds Are Forever Terrycloth shirt in PTS

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