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It's a Bullseye
Country Life magazine has published an article on the English Bull Terrier, which highlights the appearances made by the Mason & Sons bullies, Purdey (pictured), Lulu and Vesper, in various promotional campaigns spanning two decades.
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Forging historical links with original Bond style
Sean Connery’s introduction as 007 in “Dr. No” is one of the most memorable in cinematic history - instantly defining the character's sense of style....
Saint or sinner: the Volvo P1800
I was advised against buying a Volvo P1800 (popularised by Roger Moore in The Saint) having been told, “They rust - from the inside...
Do it your way: How to accessorise a suit
Pocket squares are not everybody’s cup of tea, but when chosen wisely, and folded correctly, they're the perfect enhancement to a tailored outfit. Whilst...
Chad McQueen Interview
The son of the King of Cool discusses things we like most, from sports cars and style to James Bond and his famous father. The...
How to look like 007... At the age of 77
As George Lazenby, the former 007, turns 77, we cast an eye back over Anthony Sinclair’s enduring relationship with the one time James Bond. ...
Motoluxe: How to dress fast
The early pioneers of speed records, not only risked their necks… they usually had neat collars and ties placed around them at the time. These...
Well Hung: The Ups and Downs of Trouser Braces
Not all men are married to the idea of wearing braces to support their trousers, but an increasingly large number are now getting hitched. ...
Magnificent Seven: The original DB Astons
In 1946, a newspaper advertisement offered a “High Class Motor Business” for sale. On enquiring, David Brown discovered that the company was Aston Martin. Brown...
Carl Magazine Interview
The international journal championing authentic luxury, culture, fashion, travel, arts and design, features David Mason on the cover of the first British print edition. ...
Bond’s battle with the Beatles
October 5th, 1962 is arguably the most important date in the history of British popular culture. It marks the birth of two extraordinary phenomena... Beatles...
Shaken and stirred: How to mix a Martini
A recent article published in the New Scientist suggests that the perfect martini should be “stirred, not shaken” with a thin piece of wood rather...
The past guides the road ahead
We are passionate about the heritage and histories of our brands and products, but are not the only British company to value such legacy....
The birth of the Conduit Cut
During the 1950s, Anthony Sinclair established a bespoke tailoring business in London’s Mayfair district, an area renowned for exclusive shops, hotels, clubs and restaurants. Although...
Recreating a masterpiece part 007: The Show
The journey that followed twelve weeks of tailoring, several months of planning, fifty years of business development and two centuries of Savile Row history, drew...
Recreating a Masterpiece part 006: The Make
Savile Row and its Mayfair environs have been synonymous with style, quality and taste for over two centuries, led primarily by the bespoke tailors of...
Recreating a masterpiece part 005: The Cut
Former Sinclair apprentice Richard W Paine was the man charged with the job of cutting the patterns for the recreation of Connery’s original suits....
Recreating a masterpiece part 004: The Measure
Following the release of “You Only Live Twice” in 1967, Sean Connery insisted that he had no intention of renewing his license to kill, and...
Recreating a masterpiece part 003: Goldfinger
In addition to the reproduction of the midnight-blue evening suit worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No, Anthony Sinclair was commissioned to remake another piece...
Recreating a masterpiece part 002: The Design
James Bond’s opening scene in Dr. No (1962) was arguably the most important of any in the 50 year history of the film series....
Recreating a masterpiece part 001: The Cloth
To help celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Bond films in 2012, London’s Barbican Museum planned to host a new exhibition entitled, “Designing 007: Fifty...
Radford Returns
If, in the mid-1960s, James Bond had decided to settle down with a wife, two children and a dog, he may have felt obliged to...