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Make Brosnan Bond Again
Finally, something from GQ we can get behind: Let’s make Pierce Brosnan Bond again!
“If looking great in a suit is half the job (and it is), Brosnan still has the role locked down. [And] if his uncanny ease with tailoring is any indicator, stepping into 007’s again shoes will be a piece of cake.” – GQ
It’s been four years since Daniel Craig hung up his tuxedo and finished his final martini. Yet, despite a series of high-profile “would-be” Bonds (Idris Elba, James Norton, Theo James, Henry Cavill, and Frasier Saunders to name a few) the world still remains without the next best James Bond. But what if the world doesn’t need a new James Bond. What if what we really need is Pierce Brosnan to become Bond once again?
Sure, he’s a little older but wouldn’t you rather see a Bond in his 70’s than some Zillenial [Timothee Chalamet?] sipping a mocktail?
During the past week, between high profile projects like Mobland (which is a style odyssey unto itself) Brosnan has been stepping out in looks that are “Licensed to kill”. And it’s making us think the Bond we need may be the Bond right before our very eyes. Here’s how you can get the looks:
Bond in Black and White
The white jacket is peak Bond: refined, formal, and unforgettable. On Brosnan, it’s proof that elegance only sharpens with age. Recreate the look with this three dimensional hopsack weave from Vitale Barberis Canonico. Crease-resistant and full-bodied, it wears cool in the summer unlined or adds structure for spring, fall or even winter when lined.
Bond, Off Duty
Brosnan knows how to dress down. A brown lamb suede overshirt, cotton chinos, and a crisp white tee. This is a master class in being well-dressed, not over-dressed. We’ve been making overshirts like this for years. Tailored but unstructured, they travel well, layer effortlessly and work just as well upstate as they do uptown.
Blue Steel, Bond Edition
Head-to-toe blue, a tonal shirt and dark shades—this is Brosnan’s cool factor in full force. Confident, minimal and bold. We’d recreate this look in a wool/mohair blend from Ariston – a fabric that drapes clean, resists wrinkles and commands just enough attention. Whether you’re stepping out of an Aston Martin in Monaco or a parking garage in Midtown, it will make you feel like an international man of mystery.
Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan…
Whether you want to see him back as Bond or not, we can all agree that Brosnan’s style is licensed to thrill. While we can’t turn your blazer buttons into hidden laser beams like Q, we can certainly help you channel your inner 007.
