Fans of agent 007, this one is for you! There are very few characters of the silver screen that ooze the elegance, majesty and pure style like James Bond does. Bond has been made immortal not by the mind-boggling spy equipment, his ability to attract women or even the Aston Martin. His mannerisms, his demeanour and most importantly, his attire are exactly what has made him the Legend of the cinematic world that he is. Although portrayed by multiple actors over the years the essence of James Bond has never been lost. This is because every actor who has portrayed 007 has always stuck to some basic rules that make Bond what he is. Even you dear fan, can incorporate some serious Bond inspired style into your life with minimal effort, because the truth is, you do not have to try very hard to nail his style. Let us begin with bond's 'smart' style.
Remember that smart is the keyword here. Smart dressing is achieved with a great fit, attention to detail and by keeping things simple. Put aside the Tuxedo for now. A slim fitting bespoke suit in black or in shades of black bordering on grey and even dark blue is a great way to begin. These colours are not only versatile, but they are classics. A dark coloured tie that accentuates the colour of your suit is highly recommended with this look. Alternatively, you can choose to give the tie a miss if you want to sport that 'Bond in his leisure time' look. A pair of well-polished Derby shoes in black, a Satin white pocket square and a pair of black sunglasses to complement this look is all you need and you are dressed to kill! Neutral and contrasting colours have always been the defining attributes of Bonds' attire. Most importantly, this is a usable look that you can wear regularly unlike his tuxedo.
Agent 007 is not always wearing his suit and tuxedo though. He needs to get comfortable when he is having a casual day out especially when he is scouting for information. This is when the solid coloured Oxford shirt goes out and the roll neck jumper comes in. Try on a grey coloured roll neck with an overcoat or a suit jacket in tones of dark blue. Match this with trousers that are of the same colour as the jumper and you are ready to enjoy some leisure time, without losing much of that heavy dosage of 'Bond' elegance into your casual fashion. A pair of brown Brogue shoes to complete this look would be perfect. Like we mentioned earlier, the 007 style is not hard to master. As a matter of fact, all you have to do is to incorporate some classic elegance into your look to Bond up your style. The fit and finish off your attire is what you need to focus on. Reach out to us and try out our bespoke suit services and we will show you what the style of 007 is all about!
For more than four decades, the Franklin mint has created treasured collectibles and works of fine art that have touched the lives of people throughout the world. From dolls and games to die cast models, the Mint's gifted artisans craft keepsakes that can be passed down through the generations. One such line of collectibles that bring joy to auto aficionados everywhere are their line of diecast cars. These exquisitely detailed models are collectible pieces of automobile history, representing all of the classic manufacturers and their iconic vehicles. So while most car lovers won't have the chance to own their own classic Corvette or Mustang, the Franklin mint has a diecast model with all of their details intact. Sure, you won't be able to take it around the block for a spin, but it's the next best thing to owning the real thing. The Franklin Mint's line of diecast cars covers both domestic and foreign vehicle classics.
On the domestic side, the big manufacturers such as Chevy, Ford, Plymouth and Cadillac are all well represented. For Chevy, it is impossible ignore the Mint's Corvette diecast models. Their 1965 Corvette Stingray is a perfect representation of this classic vehicle in all its glory. The mint captures all of the car's details, down to the bulge hood, flip-up headlights and hinged fuel cap. Plus, any car aficionado will swoon with just one look at the recreation of the Corvette's 396 Turbo Big Jet Block engine. The Franklin Mint's 1965 Corvette Stingray is hand crafted with a body made from real fiberglass, just like the real version. Also, just like the real vehicle, there are a limited number of these models being made for sale worldwide. With Ford, The Franklin Mint pays homage to a variety of different classic Mustangs from the 1960's to the present, but it is their model of the 1965 Shelby Mustang that stands out from the pack.