James Bond's style was naturally influenced by the personal taste of his creator, Ian Fleming, who favoured camp collar shirts when at home in Jamaica.
Ian Fleming at home in Jamaica (1962)
The open-neck, short-sleeved design is usually cut straight in the body from fine cotton or linen, making it the perfect relaxed garment for hot summer days.
Connery in COOL-RAY sunglasses and Camp Collar shirt (1965)
There are several references in the James Bond novels to the stylish secret agent wearing short-sleeved shirts in white and navy Sea Island cotton, but on the big screen his cuffs remain intact until the fourth film in the series, Thunderball (1965).
Connery 'in the pink' in Thunderball (1965)
Amongst the many camp collar shirts modelled by Connery in Thunderball, the rose-pink linen remains the most distinctive and memorable of the set.
Perfect for the beach
Two pink shirts are worn in the film, marking another departure from the classic pale blue and white long-sleeved shirts of the earlier movies.
Perfect at sea
Bond had not completely abandoned his love of blue and white shirts. The colours work particularly well in both checked and striped versions of the garment.
Perfect in the air
The camp collar shirt became a firm favourite for Connery’s Bond, and he continued to wear them in his subsequent outings as 007 in You Only Live Twice (1967) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971).
Connery with Little Nellie in You Only Live Twice (1967)
Following the end of Connery's tenure as the world’s favourite secret agent, the style disappeared from Bond’s wardrobe for more than three decades—until Pierce Brosnan wore a long-sleeved white linen version of the design in Die Another Day.
Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day (2002)
For fans of 007, the camp collar shirt will always be associated with Sean Connery and Thunderball. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the release of the classic film, Bond tailor Anthony Sinclair has collaborated with shirtmaker Mr Fish to recreate the iconic design.
Anthony Sinclair X Mr Fish Camp Collar Shirt in Solid Pink Linen
The shirts are available in six colours, representing six decades of Bond style. The pure linen versions come in solid pink, white, and navy blue, while the cotton seersucker options include sky-blue and baby-pink gingham checks, as well as a blue and white stripe.
The 60th anniversary collection
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