From the glittering casinos of Nassau to the sun-drenched beaches of Paradise Island, Thunderball presented Sean Connery's James Bond at his most effortlessly stylish.
By David Mason.
Sean Connery and Claudine Auger in Thunderball (1965).
Credit: Seungwon Hong
To celebrate the return of two of the most distinctive pieces from his Caribbean wardrobe, Anthony Sinclair has commissioned a new illustration by our SEOUL MAN, South Korean artist Seungwon Hong.
It depicts Connery alongside Claudine Auger's Domino, wearing his Jantzen swimshorts and COOL-RAY N135 sunglasses.
Sean Connery wearing Cool-Ray N135 sunglasses, Camp Collar shirt and Jantzen swim shorts in Thunderball (1965)
Credit: Collection Christophel
For those who appreciate a little provenance with their purchases, we've explored the history of these two American originals — and their remarkable return — in three previous editions of The Transatlantic Journal.
From Tarzan to Thunderball, Presley to Princess Diana — the story of the company that transformed swimming into a fashionable pursuit.
How Jantzen and Anthony Sinclair rediscovered the original 1965 specifications and brought Bond's 'Bondi Colt' swimshorts back to life.
From pioneering polarised lenses to Hollywood glamour, and the resurrection of the sunglasses worn by 007.