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The Vanquish 25 Shooting Brake
Ian Callum revisits his most celebrated design, transforming the Vanquish 25 into a coachbuilt shooting brake of rare elegance, performance, and practicality. The Vanquish...
The Camp Collar Shirt
James Bond's style was naturally influenced by the personal taste of his creator, Ian Fleming, who favoured camp collar shirts when at home in Jamaica. ...
Tying the Knot
We are delighted to announce the marriage of Elliot Mason to Iona Judd, who now joins the Mason & Sons family with love and celebration....
The Curious Case of James Bond's Breitling
A Cold War chronograph turned cinematic icon, the Breitling Top Time 2002 in Thunderball (1965) is a tale of espionage, elegance, and horological resurrection. ...
The Wood & Pickett Mini by CALLUM
The result of a new, groundbreaking collaboration between the legendary coachbuilders Wood & Pickett and the renowned design house CALLUM, founded by Ian Callum CBE. ...
Blow the Bloody Doors Off!
The Oxfordshire home that was extensively refurbished by Sir Michael Caine and his wife Shakira in the 1980s is on the market... but you may...
Fight or Flight? Flannel Covers All
In the pre-title sequence of Thunderball, Connery's Bond was engaged in both "fight" AND "flight", naturally accomplished with aplomb in his Anthony Sinclair flannel suit....
Radford Returns
If, in the mid-1960s, James Bond had decided to settle down with a wife, two children and a dog, he may have felt obliged to...
The Steve McQueen Desert Racer
Having ridden the British-built Métisse Mk3 motorcycle that he'd prepared with his close friend and stunt rider Bud Ekins in 1966, Steve McQueen declared, "This...
Semi-Plain James
Thunderball, the Bond film in which Sean Connery is thrown to the sharks, appropriately features one of our all-time favourite suits - the Grey Sharkskin....
The Return of the Cocktail Cuff Shirt
Following a brief sabbatical, the fourth Bond movie, Thunderball, saw the return of both Terence Young and his inspired wardrobe item—the Cocktail Cuff Shirt. ...
A Peculiar Fish
With a reputation for swimming against the tide, Mr Fish did far more than change the sartorial rule book – he tore it up. ...
Thunderball's 60th Anniversary Launch
Filming of the fourth James Bond movie, Thunderball, commenced in February 1965, and premiered in Tokyo on 9th December - there is much to celebrate. ...
McQueen's Magnificent Seven
Given the astonishing news that Steve McQueen's 1969 Porsche 917K, that featured in Le Mans (1971) and is currently owned by Jerry Seinfeld, did not sell...
From Roger Moore with Love
Following the release of the Dartmouth Films documentary, 'From Roger Moore with Love', Nick Carvell has written a piece for The Telegraph examining Roger's unique style...
Travelling in Style with Métier
Métier is a luxury leather goods house located in the London district of Mayfair. It was founded in 2017 by Melissa Morris, an immensely talented...
Begg X Co Scottish Cashmere
Founded by Alex Begg in 1866, Begg X Co began as a modest weaving business in Paisley, a Scottish town renowned for the iconic...
Smythson of Bond Street
Frank Smythson opened his first boutique on London’s prestigious New Bond Street in 1887. With a vision to create functional yet exquisitely designed products,...
First Love: Porsche 356 Series
Porsche 356 with co-stars Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset in Bullitt (1968) You may not recall the name of the person who stole your heart...
Motoluxe Acquires Brexton Luggage
British automotive luggage brand Brexton has been acquired by Motoluxe and relaunched with a five-piece suitcase set, tailored to fit David Gandy's 1964 Porsche 356C....
Steve McQueen Eyewear
Bullitt (1968) Photos: © Pictoral Press & Masheter Movie Archive / Alamy Steve McQueen Eyewear began as a collaboration between two designers united by a shared love for classic cars,...
Steve McQueen and Boys Republic
In the early 1940s, a young Steve McQueen, afflicted by a rough home life and a series of bad decisions, found himself in...
VIDEO: Motoluxe in St Moritz
In order to test the warmth, comfort and durability of Motoluxe Performance Tailoring, Ollie Mason, the youngest member of the Mason & Sons...
Rallying the return of Motoluxe & the Teddy Bear Coat
British brand Motoluxe was established at the dawn of the automobile age, designing and making products to keep winter motorists warm, dry and comfortable. Lord...
Following 007 to the British Seaside
The White Cliffs of Dover are undoubtedly one of Britain’s most famous coastal landscapes, and a most appropriate location to test the performance of the...
Camplin: The Original British Peacoat
A number of conflicting yarns have been spun regarding the origin of the Peacoat, indeed the same can be said about its close relative, the...
Alsta Watches: Timeless Craftsmanship for the Modern Adventurer
Alsta is a brand born from the spirit of adventure, with a rich history of crafting rugged yet elegant timepieces that have captured the imaginations...
The Incredible History of R.S. Williams
The 1960s marked the start of it all. While London thrived with art, music, and fashion, celebrated worldwide through its exports of British popular culture,...
The Goldfinger Suit
On 17th September 1964, the third James Bond movie, Goldfinger, premiered in London, and to many, it remains the definitive 007 movie.. Bond was...
Steve McQueen and the 1964 ISDT
In 1964, Steve McQueen was not just a Hollywood star; he was also an avid motorcyclist with a deep love for racing. That year, he...