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New series: Incredibly Stylish Films

Dr No (1962) - Terence Young

I’ve decided to pair my love of film with fashion by starting a new series, where I document and review the best of fashion and style in some of my favourite films. And what better way to start than with one of the legends of classic style and sophistication on screen - James Bond. Each Bond film - and iteration of Bond himself - is known for a unique, yet timeless sense of style. And whilst I love them all differently, it’s hard to deny that Dr No (1962) remains arguably the most iconic film in the Bond series to date.

If you appreciate impeccable tailoring, juxtaposed with some utterly cool sports casual looks, then Sean Connery’s 007 delivers it all. From the classic dinner suit in Bond’s introduction scene, to a well-fitting polo shirt and rolled-up linen trousers during action scenes on the Jamaican sand, in Dr No, we’re treated to a spectrum of truly sophisticated 1960s menswear.

It would be difficult to discuss fashion in a Bond film without also mentioning the array of classic looks from the women on screen. In Dr No, again we’re treated to a spectrum of quintessential 60s style - a dramatic red evening dress from Sylvia Trench (Eunice Gayson), stylish workwear from Miss Moneypenny (Lois Maxwell) and of course, a sporty-chic white bikini from Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) - the first of many memorable Bond girls. Bonus points in Dr No must go to Sylvia Trench for also delivering one of the most timeless looks of all - and possibly my favourite in the film- an oversized white pyjama shirt with heeled sandals - paired with a full face of make-up and perfectly styled hair (obviously).

So whether you’re a Bond fan or not, after watching Dr No, you’re bound to understand why James Bond is regarded as one of the most stylish film characters of all time - as well as hopefully having a newly-discovered appreciation for a well-tailored dinner suit.

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Needles

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Green wool dress, ca. 1887, American.

Designed by Catherine Donovan.

Met Museum.

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thierry mugler f/w 1999 haute couture

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Met Gala 2024: My Top 8 Women's Looks

I can't believe it's been a year since I did this but here we are again, digesting all the looks from this year's Met Gala theme "A Garden in Time." Those that attended either met the brief, passed with flying colours and played this year's grand staircase and others didn't. Originally I was going to do top 5 but after going over every look on Vogue the list grew into becoming my top 8. As always my opinions are my own and not gospel. So please don't take what I say personally and let's remember that fashion is a form of art and art is subjective. 1. Mona Patel wearing Iris Van Herpen Holy shit this look was off the scale and I'm not being over dramatic either. I saw the gown this morning and loved it on her, but when I saw that it had MOVING PARTS and that she was styled by the iconic Law Roach, I was floored. This man is a stylist genius and Mona looked stunning from head to toe. 2. Zendaya wearing Maison Margiela by John Galliano I wasn't a fan of this look when I first saw it but the more I do look at it the more I love it especially in comparison to her second look. I just love that the gown is not black with the mix of green and blue making the gown standout. Plus I love seeing subtle details that fit the brief but aren't tacky or garish. 3. Lana Del Rey wearing Alexander McQueen Lana's overall look was giving me witch queen in the woods and I loved it. It was dramatic, bold and stood out amongst the sea of boring gowns and suits that resembled a large funeral procession. Plus it's Alexander McQueen, the fashion house that blended art and fashion together and is still iconic after Lee's passing. 4. Taylor Russell in Loewe Sometimes less is more and Taylor Russell's look was just this and I thought it was beautiful, especially the wood grained inspired corset. We all know what it represents and paired with high end fashion it was both perfect and different. 5. Tyla wearing Balmain This gown might've looked boring at first glance or even close up but the fact it was made of sand blew my mind. I love the fact that it represented the theme perfectly but wasn't about flowers, trees, birds or bugs, but the earth we stand on. Also I just love the fact that Tyla's purse was an hourglass with sand in it representing time itself. GENIUS! 6. Emma Chamberlain wearing Jean Paul Gaultier This was another gown I wasn't mad on when I first saw it. However seeing everyone rave about what the gown represented made me fall in love with it and thats... roots. Again I love the different take on this year's theme and the fact that's brown lace as oppose to the usual black or white. 7. Elle Fanning wearing Balmain and Cartier I just love the fact this gown looks like a water fountain thats been frozen in time and I think it's ethereal to a tee. The way the gown has been sculpted is just mind bogglingly beautiful and could easily pass for blown glass. All in all it's a stunning gown and suits Elle perfectly. 8. Alia Bhatt wearing Sabyasachi It's not often that you see gowns that represent a culture especially at the Met Gala but this one was a true standout. The amount of detail from head to toe and the soft colour palette just made me fall in love with the whole ensemble the second I saw it. It's tradition and culture that meets high end fashion and art and I love it.

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syndical chamber a/w 24

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Jean Paul Gaultier autumn/winter 1991-1992

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Gillian Anderson

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Purple silk dress, 1909, Swedish.

By Fr. V. Tunborg & Co.

Worn by Wilhelmina von Hallwyl at the wedding of her granddaughter.

Hallwylska museet.

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Acne Studios | Fall 2024 RTW

Source: Vogue Runway

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Olesya Picasso

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NYFW 2023 Feb.