With the party season approaching, we thought it timely to explore the range of refined options available when an invitation arrives bearing the ever-elegant dress code: Black Tie.

Sean Connery's Bond was a fan of flannel. Throughout his tenure as the world's favourite secret agent, Connery worked the soft woollen cloth into the wardrobes of all of his 007 movies - except 'You Only Live Twice'.

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.

Semi-plains are understated, versatile fabrics that pair effortlessly with patterned shirts and accessories. Their two-tone construction gives the cloth depth and vitality, reflecting subtle shifts in colour as the light moves across its surface.

Filming on the fourth James Bond film, Thunderball, began in February 1965 and culminated with its premiere in Tokyo on 9 December—leaving much to celebrate.

Undoubtedly the most iconic Bond outfit is the mid-grey Glen Plaid three-piece worn by Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964), memorably seen during his encounter with Pussy Galore.

With the sun finally breaking through in London this week, it felt the perfect moment to revisit the Spring/Summer suit collection from historic British tailor Pope & Bradley.

Miles Davis understood how to keep cool when the heat was on—favouring crisp linen and that most breathable of cotton fabrics: the effortlessly stylish seersucker.

James Bond has embraced linen throughout his cinematic career—from sharp dinner jackets to relaxed drawstring trousers—staying effortlessly cool when the action (and the climate) heats up.

For more than five decades, the wardrobe of The Thomas Crown Affair has stood as a benchmark of bespoke finery.

From the dark satanic mills of Northern England to the rocky hills of Southern Italy, the humble corduroy cloth has encountered many twists and turns throughout its history.

In late 2021, Anthony Sinclair introduced a Special Order version of the three-piece Glen Plaid suit, famously worn by Sean Connery in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.

In late 2021, Anthony Sinclair introduced a Special Order version of the three-piece Glen Plaid suit, famously worn by Sean Connery in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.

A gentleman’s jacket is the sartorial counterpart to a lady’s handbag—offering style, status, and the subtle practicality of carrying one’s essential belongings with elegance and ease.

After a brief sabbatical from MI6, Sean Connery returned to the role of James Bond in Diamonds Are Forever (1971).

Dressing head to toe in denim has long been dismissed as a fashion faux pas, yet the much-maligned look can shine when worn raw and rugged, cowboy-style, or refined to polished perfection as a bespoke suit.

During Sean Connery’s tenure as 007, he was frequently dispatched to warmer climes—thankfully with Anthony Sinclair on hand to provide suitably tailored solutions.

The recent Homage to Hendrix collection from Mr Fish, combining plush velvet tailoring with printed silk shirts, prompted David and Elliot Mason to showcase the core pieces in a series of looks demonstrating Three Ways to Wear Velvet.

Roger Moore’s first outing as the world’s favourite secret agent was keenly anticipated, and there is little doubt this magnificent piece of tailoring helped define his on-screen presence.

In 1901, Montague Burton began peddling goods around the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester, before setting up as a gentleman's outfitter in Chesterfield in 1903.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix made his home at 34 Montagu Square in London’s West End—an address that today houses the Mr Fish brand.

Founded in 1903, Pope & Bradley quickly rose to become one of London’s most prominent and influential tailoring houses.

As former 007 George Lazenby turns 77, we take a retrospective look at Anthony Sinclair’s enduring connection with the man who once stepped into James Bond’s shoes.

The early speed-record pioneers quite literally risked their necks, charging toward history with neatly knotted ties and elegant collars fluttering in the slipstream.

One of the most popular outfits Anthony Sinclair created for Sean Connery has been faithfully recreated as part of a 60-piece collection celebrating six decades of Bond style.

During the 1950s, Anthony Sinclair established his bespoke tailoring business in London’s Mayfair, a district famed for its exclusive shops, hotels, clubs, and restaurants.

To mark the golden anniversary of the Bond films in 2012, London’s Barbican Museum planned a major new exhibition titled Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.