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#1 British Chap

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:34 AM

So far, we have had Craig in a black tuxedo both films in a row. This is even after they had Bond in a tuxedo for nearly half of CR, they managed to put him into a situation where he would be in a tuxedo again in QOS (take that, those that believe QOS abandons the formula).

So, continuing this trend, if Craig's Bond is once again called upon to don a tuxedo, what would you all say to him wearing a white dinner jacket (or Connery Cream tm)?

Now, I realize that Pierce Brosnan's Bond was not only in a tuxedo each film, but also a black one every time. This undoubtedly got old.

So, time to change it up? Or is white out of style?

It could be a nice, trendsetting, return.

#2 Mister E

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:39 AM

Whites tuxes are a bit old fashion just like hats. I rather see Craig in some new formal wear.

#3 Harmsway

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:40 AM

Interestingly, Bond was scripted to wear a white dinner jacket in the first draft of TOMORROW NEVER DIES.

But if you ask me, the white dinner jacket's moment has passed.

#4 JimmyBond

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:41 AM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:42 AM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.


He wore a black tux. You must be reffering to the white suit and pink tie. Connery definetly pulled it off in GOLDFINGER.

#6 Harmsway

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:48 AM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.

He wore a black tux.

Depends which scene we're talking about. With Plenty, in the casino, he's in white. See here, if you don't believe me.

#7 JimmyBond

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:49 AM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.


He wore a black tux. You must be reffering to the white suit and pink tie. Connery definetly pulled it off in GOLDFINGER.


He wore the White Dinner Jacket in the Casino when he ran into Plenty. I forgot about the bit in Goldfinger, yeah he pulled it off there.

#8 Mister E

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:50 AM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.

He wore a black tux.

Depends which scene we're talking about. With Plenty, in the casino, he's in white. See here, if you don't believe me.


You know what, I completely forgot. Nevermind then. :(


I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.


He wore a black tux. You must be reffering to the white suit and pink tie. Connery definetly pulled it off in GOLDFINGER.


He wore the White Dinner Jacket in the Casino when he ran into Plenty. I forgot about the bit in Goldfinger, yeah he pulled it off there.


Sorry, Harms just reminded me.

#9 JimmyBond

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:53 AM

He only beat me to the punch becuase I had to look it up to make sure I wasnt remembering it wrong (I'm not exactly as young as I used to be...27). :(

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 05:54 AM

He only beat me to the punch becuase I had to look it up to make sure I wasnt remembering it wrong (I'm not exactly as young as I used to be...27). :(


No problem gramps. :)

#11 sharpshooter

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 06:12 AM

I'd like to see Craig in one.

#12 jaguar007

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 06:15 AM

The white DJ is a little out of style right now. Who knows, maybe if Bond wears one in the next film, it will come back in style.

#13 double o ego

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 09:44 AM

Uh Connery pulled it off in the GF PTS.

However, I prefer Craig to just wear suits.

#14 dee-bee-five

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 10:11 AM

So far, we have had Craig in a black tuxedo both films in a row. This is even after they had Bond in a tuxedo for nearly half of CR, they managed to put him into a situation where he would be in a tuxedo again in QOS (take that, those that believe QOS abandons the formula).

So, continuing this trend, if Craig's Bond is once again called upon to don a tuxedo, what would you all say to him wearing a white dinner jacket (or Connery Cream tm)?


Please, no. White dinner jackets are dreadfully common. Worn now only, I believe, by the husbands of barmaids who've won the lottery... :(

#15 Mr_Wint

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 10:54 AM

Would love to see it come back. It feels so Bond in a way that is hard to describe. Both Connery (GF,DAF) and Moore (TMWTGG,OP,AVTAK) looked great in it.

But, like the naval uniform, the actor has to deserve it first.

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 02:19 PM

Good for Bond, bad for nowadays fashion.

Yet, let's suppose he is invited to a retro-style party :(

Edited by BlackFire, 18 November 2008 - 02:20 PM.


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Posted 18 November 2008 - 04:01 PM

I'm not sure Craig would be able to pull it off anyways. Connery barely pulled it off in DAF.


He wore a black tux. You must be reffering to the white suit and pink tie. Connery definetly pulled it off in GOLDFINGER.




As I recall, Roger Moore wore one in OCTOPUSSY. And he pulled it off, as well.

Edited by DR76, 18 November 2008 - 04:03 PM.


#18 JimmyBond

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 07:00 PM

I didnt mention Moore when complaining about the white tux because I agree with you. Moore did pull it off, and he's the only one who did (imo). Dalton never got a chance to wear one but I can't picture him looking good in one either.

And with Craig? Well he's pretty blonde, I imagine the white would look pretty bad on him, just saying.

#19 British Chap

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 07:37 PM

Good for Bond, bad for nowadays fashion.

Yet, let's suppose he is invited to a retro-style party :(


I bet Tom Ford could pull it off for Craig.

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Posted 18 November 2008 - 11:20 PM

Craig could pull off the white tux. Please, PLEASE let him do it.

#21 Sir James Moloney

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:29 AM

I don´t think it´s doable anymore. But hey, maybe with a red carnation :(

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#22 Bryce (003)

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:47 AM

I guess it would depend on the locale. I thought it was very well in place in Octopussy. India, old school British colony, afternoon, backgammon - it just set the tone.

I think that in Bond 23, if 007 was in the tropics or a former British empire, for maybe a daytime/afternoon event - like in A View To a Kill - it would work.

I own a white dinner jacket, and in the summer months, it's quite passible. Granted, it hasn't seen much use, but I like it all the same and always bring it along when venturing to the Bahamas or Mexico. You never know when it just might suit the occasion.

I think Craig would do one justice quite well. Bond's done both in Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Octopussy and A View To A Kill.

Time will tell I suppose, but I'm certainly not against it.

#23 jaguar007

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 06:22 AM

I think Craig would do one justice quite well. Bond's done both in Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Octopussy and A View To A Kill.

Time will tell I suppose, but I'm certainly not against it.


You forgot The Man WIth The Golden Gun

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 06:30 AM

Ah yes good sir, but I was referring to the fact that in those films I mentioned, he sported both. :(

#25 jaguar007

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 02:51 PM

Ah yes good sir, but I was referring to the fact that in those films I mentioned, he sported both. :(


drats, foiled again

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 02:53 PM

What is Tom Ford's view on this important sartorial question?

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:18 PM

I guess it would depend on the locale. I thought it was very well in place in Octopussy. India, old school British colony, afternoon, backgammon - it just set the tone.

I think that in Bond 23, if 007 was in the tropics or a former British empire, for maybe a daytime/afternoon event - like in A View To a Kill - it would work.

I own a white dinner jacket, and in the summer months, it's quite passible.

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#28 Red Barchetta

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:41 PM

I believe the criteria should be the formal attire requirements of the event you're attending- Bond always dresses for the occasion (tux wise), so Emily Post might come into play here.

#29 marktmurphy

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:41 PM

Depends where he is- I think they're only really to be worn in the tropics.

#30 Judo chop

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Posted 19 November 2008 - 03:55 PM

I say do it, as long as the costume co-functions as art. I loved Forster's eye for contrast in QOS when Bond is scaling the ledge during the hotel escape; black-suited Bond against a stark white balcony.

I think I’d love to see the same kind of approach taken with a white dinner jacket against some rich hues like a warm terra-cotta or mahogany, or against cooler colors that would sit well in the tropics like mark just suggested, ie. key-lime green or frosted blue.

(Do you like how I pulled those crayolas out of my :( just then? :) )