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Introducing Arterton: The Masters of Wardrobe Care
DESIDERATA (noun.): something to be desired, from mid-17th century Latin. Arterton define themselves as a London-based design atelier of sartorial and lifestyle "desiderata". They have...
Going Underground
Following a spring clean of the car collections hosted by Mason & Sons, we have now reopened "The Garage" with, ahem… a garage. Whether you...
Eye Spy: The Bespectacled Secret Agent
Within the vast realm of spy fiction, a unique allure surrounds the archetype of the bespectacled secret agent. From the suave sophistication of James...
James Bond and Sunseeker
As a naval commander, you'd expect 007 to know a thing or two about seafaring vessels. When it comes to motor yachts, British brand Sunseeker...
The Thomas Crown Timepieces
Steve McQueen's "Thomas Crown" style didn't stop with the clothes, it extended to all facets of the film including the unusual and distinctive watches. The...
Global Domination
The style elements encompassed in “The Thomas Crown Affair” run through the character’s wardrobe, garage, and his study (which is dominated by a magnificent globe)....
Meyers Manx & The Thomas Crown Affair
By the time Steve McQueen had accepted the leading role in "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968), he had not only used his acting skills...
Thomas Crown & The 007 Affair
Probably the most obvious connection between the fictional style icons James Bond and Thomas Crown is that Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has played both roles,...
How the King of Cool was Crowned
The Thomas Crown Affair is often lauded as the most stylish film ever made. Screenwriter Alan Trustman had originally penned the story under the assumption...
Corduroy's Tough Journey - From Manchester to Matera
Daniel Craig test-drives his corduroy suit on location in Matera, Italy (2019) From the dark satanic mills of Northern England to the rocky hills of...
How to Colour Code Black Tie
With party season not too far ahead of us, we thought it would be useful to run a review of the various options available...
What to Wear Behind the Wheel of a DB5
J.B. with G.B. Aston One of the most popular outfits ever produced by Anthony Sinclair for Sean Connery has been recreated to form part of...