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Fight or Flight? Flannel Covers All

In the pre-title sequence of Thunderball, Connery's Bond was engaged in both "fight" AND "flight", naturally accomplished with aplomb in his Anthony Sinclair flannel suit....

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Thunderball's 60th Anniversary Launch

Filming of the fourth James Bond movie, Thunderball, commenced in February 1965, and premiered in Tokyo on 9th December - there is much to celebrate. ...

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McQueen's Magnificent Seven

Given the astonishing news that Steve McQueen's 1969 Porsche 917K, that featured in Le Mans (1971) and is currently owned by Jerry Seinfeld, did not sell...

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The Unseen Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen had a highly publicised passion for fast cars and motorcycles, yet most of his acts of philanthropy remained unknown until after his death....

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From Roger Moore with Love

Following the release of the Dartmouth Films documentary, 'From Roger Moore with Love', Nick Carvell has written a piece for The Telegraph examining Roger's unique style...

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Travelling in Style with Métier

Métier is a luxury leather goods house located in the London district of Mayfair. It was founded in 2017 by Melissa Morris, an immensely talented...

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Begg X Co Scottish Cashmere

  Founded by Alex Begg in 1866, Begg X Co began as a modest weaving business in Paisley, a Scottish town renowned for the iconic...

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Smythson of Bond Street

  Frank Smythson opened his first boutique on London’s prestigious New Bond Street in 1887. With a vision to create functional yet exquisitely designed products,...

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First Love: Porsche 356 Series

Porsche 356 with co-stars Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bisset in Bullitt (1968) You may not recall the name of the person who stole your heart...

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Brexton Returns

British automotive luggage brand Brexton has been acquired by Motoluxe and relaunched with a five-piece suitcase set, tailored to fit David Gandy's 1964 Porsche 356C....

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Steve McQueen Eyewear

Bullitt (1968) Photos: © Pictoral Press & Masheter Movie Archive / Alamy Steve McQueen Eyewear began as a collaboration between two designers united by a shared love for classic cars,...

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Steve McQueen and Boys Republic

  In the early 1940s, a young Steve McQueen, afflicted by a rough home life and a series of bad decisions, found himself in trouble...

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