The Baracuta G-9 is just a humble windbreaker with a Fraser tartan lining designed in England in 1937 as a no-nonsense golf jacket. Elvis wore a pocketed version by Edith Head when he robbed five and dimes with future Mother Superior Dolores Hart on this arm in King Creole.
James Dean wore his in red; Sinatra’s was blue but nobody did it better than Steve McQueen. Khaki with sex appeal and iconic cool? J. Crew has a
Baracuta G-9 Slim Fit , $275 at J. Crew
slimmed down version for the hipster crowd currently sold out online.
The Face of Bulgari,Rachel Weicz, and Husband Daniel Craig
Bulgari took the idea to the max, wrapping an illuminated serpent around its entire building at the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue.Even by New York at Christmas standards, this was a dazzling display of retail theater. Bulgari’s Serpenti Collection is one of the brand’s most iconic. and
What does it say about our times , when the ever so slightly pumped up Ken Doll of 2013 has a significntly higher “T” (testosterone) factor than the models skinny and nerdy enough to wear Zegna’s online collection? These are pricey duds from one of the great Italian brands but the net effect is so ” bar mitzvah boy just outgrew his suit” that it precludes beefy hunks like Daniel Craig or most guys over 30 from fitting into the collection.
I guess with every reality show housewife emulating Barbie’s blonde mane, bubblegum pink with leopard taste and impossible, surgically enhanced proportions, we are having a collective and international “Mattel” moment.
Elrod House, Diamonds Are Forever, James Bond Set by Ken Adams, 1971
Tiger Tanaka’s Office, You Only Live Twice, James Bond Set By Ken Adams, 1967
Ken Adams Rendering, You Only Live Twice, James Bond Set, 1967
The office and train of “Tiger” Tanaka of Japanese Intelligence, and Bond’s contact in Japan, 1967. Sketches are by Ken Adams, James Bond Art Director/Production Designer who created the cool, dangerous, futuristic world of Bond mid-century fantasy decor from 1962 (Dr. No) to 1979 (Moonraker). Sir Adams also designed the famous war room for Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. In in the 50 years since we first met Bond on film, 007 movies have become more violent and less stylish, much like the world we live in now.
War Room Set, Dr. Strangelove, 1964 designed by Ken Adams
Tanaka’s underground office has one very distinctive feature–it’s entrance. Visitors are “chuted” from a non-descript tube corridor to a waiting couch–not very dignified, but allows one to achieve the upper hand in a “power meeting.”
Tanaka’s office, though spare, also offers two video monitors (Sony, no doubt) with which he can view the signals from the many “video cameras” used for surveillance (including one linked to Aki’s Toyota).
The exit to Tanaka’s office is armored, and leads directly to his private train system that allows him to travel securely and discretely.
8. “Tiger” Tanaka’s Train
Casino Royale. 2006 Mid-Century Modern Revival More guns, less glamorous sets.
The Baracuta G-9 is just a humble windbreaker with a Fraser tartan lining designed in England in 1937 as a no-nonsense golf jacket. Elvis wore a pocketed version by Edith Head when he robbed five and dimes with future Mot
her Superior Dolores Hart on this arm in King Creole.
. Khaki with sex appeal and iconic cool? J. Crew has a
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