"Over these years Mr
Fleming's own style had evolved. In London he wore blue two-piece suits, a
cotton shirt and, always, a bow tie. For relaxation he favoured lightweight
suits, perhaps in hound's-tooth check. His distinctive golfing garb was
epitomized by the jacket auctioned at Bonhams in 2010 and described as "tailored
in tweed with a loud black, white and turquoise check, and bearing the label of
Benson, Perry & Whitley Ltd". When dressing down, or in his
beloved Jamaica, he donned short-sleeved Sea Island cotton shirts, shorts and
even sandals."
Get the above jacket, a
style worn by Fleming himself, at Mr Porter.
"Originally designed with functionality in mind, the field jacket has
evolved to become a staple in the wardrobes of sartorially switched-on men
thanks to its utilitarian appeal. This drawstring piece from Maison Kitsuné is
one of our favourite interpretations for the new season, with original
box-pleat pockets and white snap fastenings for a successful mix of classic and
contemporary." A great jacket to wear on your next visit to Goldeneye (but sans belt accessory ala Ian
above).
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