ANTHONY SINCLAIR

the story

Legendary British tailor Anthony Sinclair created a pared-down style, known as the "Conduit Cut", which was famously adopted by Sean Connery for his role as James Bond. 

The look is testament to the maxim that less is more.

COLLECTIONS

SIXTY PIECE COLLECTION

To celebrate six decades of Bond style, Anthony Sinclair has produced a 60-piece collection of essential spy-wear, recreating the iconic pieces of Sean Connery's original 007 wardrobe.

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SUITS

From his Mayfair premises in the 1950s, Anthony Sinclair created a pared-down look that became known as the "Conduit Cut". It was adopted and worn by Sean Connery for his role as 007.

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FORMALWEAR

Formalwear is a category in which British tailoring has always excelled. Thanks, in part, to 007, Anthony Sinclair's collection of formalwear has become the stuff of legend. 

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JACKETS

From Sean Connery's first outing as James Bond, to Roger Moore's final public appearances, Anthony Sinclair provided the blazers and jackets to enable them to fulfil their roles.

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TROUSERS

The tailored trousers offered by Anthony Sinclair deliver a level of comfort and style that is difficult, if not impossible, to find off-the-rack.

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OUTERWEAR

Anthony Sinclair has recreated some of the classic overcoats worn in the James Bond films, including the iconic double-breasted Chesterfield worn by Roger Moore in Live & Let Die.

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KNITWEAR

Classic knitwear designs made in Scotland, employing traditional manufacturing techniques using the finest pure cashmere and camelhair yarn.

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SHIRTS

Anthony Sinclair has collaborated with Mr Fish to create a collection of shirts that perfectly accompany the classic tailoring pieces, and includes the famous Cocktail Cuff design.

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NECKTIES

A collection of classic, unlined grenadine and knitted neckties designed to complement Anthony Sinclair's Conduit Cut suits.

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POCKET SQUARE

A neatly folded, white linen pocket square is the essential accessory required to complete the classic look created by Anthony Sinclair for Sean Connery in the early Bond films.

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CUFFLINKS & TIE SLIDES

Anthony Sinclair has forged a collaboration with historic British jeweller Deakin & Francis to create a collection of Bond-inspired cufflinks and tie-slides.

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articles

Up Periscope: Check This Out

During the latter part of 2021, Anthony Sinclair introduced a Special Order version of the three-piece Glen Plaid suit, famously worn by Sean Connery in the 1964 James Bond film, 'Goldfinger'.

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The Half Norfolk Gives your Wardrobe a Shot in the Arm

Following a brief sabbatical from MI6, Sean Connery returned to play the role of James Bond in 'Diamonds Are Forever' (1971).

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A Trilogy of Topcoats for Under Cover Spies

Roger Moore's first outing as the world's favourite secret agent was much anticipated, and there is no doubt this magnificent piece of tailoring helped to impact his presence on screen.

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Second Life: A recreation from You Only Live Twice

Sean Connery had a relatively small wardrobe of tailored clothing in the 1967 James Bond film, "You Only Live Twice", but the two-piece French navy mohair suit was unique.

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Re-minted: Lightweight Suits for a Heavy Hitter

During Sean Connery's tenure as 007, he often found himself assigned to missions in warm environments. Thankfully, he was able to call upon his tailor, Anthony Sinclair, to provide appropriate clothing.

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The Goldfinger Suit

Undoubtedly, the most iconic Bond outfit is the mid-grey, Glen Plaid, three-piece ensemble worn by Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964) whilst rolling in the hay with Pussy Galore.

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Royal Mile: Going the Extra Yard for 007

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise, Anthony Sinclair has created a 60-piece collection of essential spy-wear to commemorate 60 years of Bond style.

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Semi-Plain James

In addition to the iconic midnight blue dinner suit, the budget for Sean Connery's wardrobe for the first James Bond film, Dr No (1962) allowed for three Anthony Sinclair bespoke lounge suits - a mid grey Glen Check, and two solid greys in flannel and mohair.

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A Fan of Flannel

Sean Connery's Bond was a fan of flannel. Throughout his tenure as the world's favourite secret agent, Connery worked the soft woollen cloth into the wardrobes of all of his 007 movies - except 'You Only Live Twice'.

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What to Wear Behind the Wheel of a DB5

One of the most popular outfits ever produced by Anthony Sinclair for Sean Connery has been recreated to form part of the 60 piece collection designed to celebrate six decades of Bond style.

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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.

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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 to a close.

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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 the district.

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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.

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Recreating a masterpiece part 004: The Measure

Bond artefacts do appear at auction from time to time, but items of Sean Connery’s wardrobe from his tenure as 007 are extremely rare – and expensive.

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Recreating a masterpiece part 003: Goldfinger

The curators of the Designing 007 exhibition agreed that an event showcasing Bond style could not be complete without the “Goldfinger Suit”.

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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.

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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 Years of Bond Style”.

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