James Bond Style

Immerse yourself in the unparalleled world of James Bond Style by Assouline, which masterfully chronicles the timeless fashion and design of the Bond franchise. From sharp suits and cult watches to iconic gowns and unforgettable swimwear, this book is a sartorial journey through all 25 Bond films, spotlighting not only 007 himself but also his nemeses, allies, and love interests.

Written by Academy Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming, who worked on five Bond films, the book combines expert commentary, stunning imagery, and creative direction, with an introduction by Dylan Jones OBE, editor-in-chief of the London Evening Standard.

The book dives into the legendary styles of each Bond actor—Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig—showcasing their most iconic looks. Beyond the screen, it offers fascinating insights from behind-the-scenes, revealing the creative process of costume designers and renowned fashion houses like Tom Ford, Versace, Prada, and Jenny Packham. Highlights include the bespoke Tom Ford tuxedos crafted in record time for No Time To Die and Prada’s meticulously designed dresses for Quantum of Solace.

Relive unforgettable moments, from Ursula Andress stepping out of the ocean in a white bikini in Dr. No to Daniel Craig’s viral La Perla scene in Casino Royale. With rare sketches, extensive archival research, and detailed fashion analysis, this book serves as the ultimate Bond style bible.

For fans of luxury, cinema, and fashion, James Bond Style is an essential addition to any collection.

• 336 pages
• 232 illustrations
  
• Released in October 2024
• W 10 x L 13 x D 1 in
• Hardcover

Author

One of the world’s most renowned costume designers, Lindy Hemming, a graduate of Britain’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, has worked on five James Bond films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), and Casino Royale (2006). Hemming is the recipient of an Academy Award for best costume design for Topsy-Turvy (1999) and has been nominated for a Tony Award and several BAFTAs. She also won two Costume Designers Guild Awards, for The Dark Knight in 2008 (she was the costume designer for all three movies in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy) and Patty Jenkins’s Wonder Woman, in 2017. In addition, Hemming has received critical and commercial acclaim for both independent and blockbuster films, among them Four Weddings and a Funeral, the Tomb Raider franchise (starring Angelina Jolie), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Paddington, Paddington 2, and Wonka. In 2018, Hemming, from Carmarthenshire, Wales, was voted by the BAFTA Cymru committee as the winner of the Siân Phillips Award, which recognises Welsh people who have made a significant contribution to international television production and feature filmmaking.

The New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Dylan Jones has written or edited twenty-eight books. In the ’80s, he was one of the first editors of i-D, before becoming a contributing editor of The Face and editor of Arena. He spent the next decade working in newspapers—principally The Observer and The Sunday Times—before embarking on a multi-award-winning tenure at GQ. During his editorship, Condé Nast’s flagship men’s title won more awards than any other magazine—over eighty. A former columnist for The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, and The Independent, he is a former trustee of the Hay Festival. He is currently the editor in chief of the Evening Standard. In 2012 he was awarded an OBE for services to publishing.