Summary
- James Bond is the best-dressed character in Hollywood, setting a sartorial record in the 2015 movie Spectre.
- Daniel Craig's Bond holds the world record for the most expensively-dressed movie character, with meticulously planned outfits.
- James Bond's impeccable fashion sense, combined with luxury brand tie-ins, adds to the character's popularity, making him the best-dressed character in movie history.
Given that the franchise has broken several box office records, it is not at all surprising that everyone's favorite MI6 agent, James Bond, is taking the fashion world by storm after he was named the best-dressed character in Hollywood. During the 2015 movie Spectre, the 24th official film in the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig set a sartorial record that has not been broken. Throughout movie history, James Bond has defined what it means to be a well-dressed man.
Ever since James Bond debuted in 1962's Dr. No, he has been known for three things: spycraft, seduction, and style. While each iteration of Ian Fleming's 007 character has had different approaches to saving the world or seducing someone to his side, one constant has remained in each and every James Bond film. No matter the circumstance, Bond always looks his best. Whether it's through Casino Royale's hard-to-beat opening scene through Madagascar or skiing through the Austrian Alps, Bond never looks anything less than amazing.
James Bond In Spectre Holds The World Record For Most Expensively Dressed Movie Character
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Daniel Craig's Bond owns the record for the most expensively-dressed movie character. As Bond hunted Ernst Blofeld after the shocking twist in Spectre and attempted to save the life of Madeleine Swann, he was dressed in clothes that have never seen their equal on film. If the saying, "You get what you pay for," is true, Bond's clothes and accessory choices in the film separate him from any other movie character in history.
The clothes that Daniel Craig wore in the movie were meticulously planned and tracked. Some of the items worn by Bond in Spectre include several Tom Ford three-piece suits valued between $3,805 and $4,881, an Omega Seamster 300 watch worth more than $6,800, and a Matchless Craig Blouson suede jacket that would have a price tag of $1,248 in 2015. In addition, Bond's all-black N.Peal mock turtleneck and gray cashmere sweater during various scenes in the snow, all cost several hundred dollars.
Why James Bond's Clothes Are So Important To The Character's Popularity
In the most recent James Bond era, the clothes he wears in the movie are just as highly anticipated as the gadgets "Q" gives Bond to use on his missions. Fully immersed in the luxury brand tie-in, each of the movies since 2006's Casino Royale have spawned a large number of "How to Dress Like James Bond" pieces across the internet.
James Bond always dresses in an impeccable manner, and never in a way that would call unwanted attention to himself. The confidence he exudes in his various outfits is matched only by the quality of the clothes he wears. The combination of comfort, style, and confidence is the Holy Trinity to any sartorially-minded male looking to replicate the look of James Bond.
During the film Spectre, James Bond reaches the pinnacle of style across all 25 movies in the franchise. While Bond has always had a keen fashion eye in every movie, the combination of character style and luxury brands seeking for James Bond to represent them was never better than in the penultimate movie in the Daniel Craig era. Now there is unimpeachable clarity that no one compares to James Bond when it comes to being the best-dressed character in movie's history.
Source: Guinness Book of World Records
