James Bond's Most Popular Coat- And Which Version is for You?

SkyFall brought us Bond in a Billy Reid midnight blue peacoat and the world went crazy. Stealthy, styled, and pure classic Bond, the look just was badass. We were even more surprised when we found out such an iconic look and moment could be owned by anyone! BUT, do you know why this coat is so popular and did you FURTHER know that there have been a slew of iterations of this 007 coat? Come with us as we explore this coat and the many faces of it's journey, from screen to your home...
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
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[@gustavel6333]

David the kind of guy who has an entire closet devoted to the same pea coat in different colors and fabrics. Thanks for being so thorough. No one else is going to put out this type of content. Love it!

[@TheBondExperience]

Many thanks!!!

[@RolandHulme]

It's a great jacket! The pseudo military look of Bond's best outfits is what drew me to him as a style icon. The mix of practicality and hard-wearing design.

[@TheBondExperience]

Exactly!

[@The_Practical_Bond]

I have this coat and it's wonderful. I wear it everyday. Just a recommendation for anyone looking to get one, go a size smaller than you normally wear. It will fit way better and look 10xs better

[@TheBondExperience]

Completely agree!

[@jim.manning]

@@TheBondExperience How about with layers? I would wear with a thick jersey underneath. Would medium be the better choice? 6ft, 83kg 40" chest. Thanks

[@jethrojacinto2798]

I love my current version of the Billy Reid navy pea coat. I’m sure the other previous versions were good too but hey we have no way of knowing personally.

[@TheBondExperience]

The current one rocks as well!

[@BillHaydon-cc1pq]

This jacket has never done it for me simply because I don't think Bond should have ever worn it. If Bond needs a peacoat (or duffel coat), it should have been Gloverall or another quality British brand. I also hope that we've seen the last spray painted Tom Ford suit on Bond and that Bond 7.0 finds his way back to a proper tailor on Savile Row.

[@TheBondExperience]

Fair enough!

[@leegreveson]

But it has British Naval connotations, so he would have worn one, I'd have thought it would be a staple item in his closet, sorry, wardrobe. You can only blame DC himself for his choice of suits and choice to go with TF, he's pretty much a New Yorker now and seems to wear NY based high end brands in his personal life that he can also wear as a film character (Layer Cake he also owned that Dunhill leather jacket, though which came first, his choice to wear it or the films costume department? )

[@alexyoung5798]

I’ve got it in the dark navy and brown. Need to find a cashmere one, such a gorgeous coat. Love the new canvas one they released for spring this year too

[@TheBondExperience]

The cashmere me is very special. Find it for sure!

[@05Rudey]

I have a Ted Baker Wool Peacoat. The inspiration wasn't from Skyfall, it was from what Bond wore at the start of Casino Royale as he was 'earning' his double OO status. I ripped my old Wool car coat in 2010(ish) and instead of getting a like for like replacement, I decided on a very dark blue wool peacoat. I believe one of the first Bond influenced sartorial items I ever bought with the exception of a silver Casio Royale watch a few years before, a homage to Roger Moore's watch in Octopussy. The first, not even close to being the last ;)

[@TheBondExperience]

Thats a very inspiring scene!

[@larrytrotter3836]

David is absolutely accurate when he says the Billy Reid Bond peacoat is a classic and gives off a military vibe. I recently was at an Apple store to get a new phone and literally within thirty minutes, while in the store, three people, at different times, came up to me and commented on how nice the Bond peacoat looked. It's a great coat and you "stand a little taller" when wearing it!

[@AnakinSkywalker-dr3gt]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from you!

[@TheBondExperience]

Appreciate that!

[@yestoadventure007]

Absolutely love mine! I got it in black because that's what was left but I would have gotten it in black anyway. 2nd best peacoat I ever had. The best one was my grandfather's original peacoat he wore when he was a US Navy captain during WWII.

[@TheBondExperience]

You can’t beat a grandfathers coat.

[@sistraininggear1053]

I wish I knew about your channel back then - I searched and searched for that jacket when I saw Skyfall! You know the feeling you had when you saw the Casino Royale DBS for the 1st time, that's what I felt when he came up that escalator!

[@TheBondExperience]

So true…it’s thrilling!

[@zoomx4760]

The Billy Reid Peacoat is nice, but I prefer the Private White Peacoat and/or Bridge Coat. They're also made in England, total no-brainer to be featured in future Bond movies. (You should look into this brand)

[@jt1559]

Great brand, and so far I have their Ventile Harrington and Ventile Mac. I do plan to get more!

[@barrymurphy1337]

That's what I love about this channel/community, I always learn so much! Thanks for the Private White recommendation, just found a lovely jacket on ebay.

[@davehHH1]

The fur makes me think that Bond really should wear a shearling jacket one time. Would like badass.

[@jaysterling26]

Being frugal with my cash ( see name) I have a j crew peacoat &yes , I do wear it on assigments - to the pub. With the fur coat I'm thinking heavy gold chains , gold watches, flared trousers, baxpoltacion films, 70s cars (& their sometimes ( I'm told) dodgy/ sketchy salesmen ) & style - it would've been perfect for 'Live & Let Die'.

[@markusseifert284]

It’s always such a joy to watch your videos. Cheers, David. 🍸

[@TheBondExperience]

Many thanks!

[@abbassyed2918]

Montage sold me on this one. Need to pick one up

[@TheBondExperience]

I think you will really like it!

[@rovercoupe7104]

Very cool David. M.

[@asacco2698]

Peacoats are great, easy way to echo the Bond look! Love your videos, David!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks so much!

[@anthonynigelkendrick5474]

On the pea coat the best what I have found comes from a company known as & Sons. Thay produce a lot of what I consider to be stylish & bang upon their garment's such as Henleys long sleved T-shits, such an amazing style of garment's which do make you feel for want of a better word 'cool' . I have tried the Shcott NYC Peacoat, A Boss peacoat & what you get from & SONS cloathing is hitting all the point's that for want of a better fraise Make one feel both stylish.'Okay soap box rant'for the evening over & out.

[@jt1559]

Great brand, &Sons, and so far I only have a Henley and chino shorts. I plan to get more!

[@lwsrider]

A very good-looking jacket! Kudos to you for staying in such good shape so that the p-coat still fits you!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you!

[@leegreveson]

The Skyfall era was definitely when I got hooked on to your channel, but I think it was the Tom Ford midnight blue shawl collar tuxedo that brought me here initially. I can't remember when I bought my peacoat, it certainly isn't a Billy Reid, but wasn't what I consider to be budget either, but , I think it was around the time of Spectre that I bought it and is my go to coat from November through to March here in the UK. Yes it fits like armour too, goes with anything, and I don't see many other guys wearing them either. I have considered having a strip of leather properly sewn into the collar, it's a nice touch, but I do also wear the neck collars upturned when it's particularly cold and windy, proving their functionality as well as classic style. Mine is 77% wool and slightly quilted lined in the body but hasn't pilled at all on the outside. It's a coat for life as far as I'm concerned, and your channel helps us avoid fast fashion trends by sticking to the classics, and any budget can follow.

[@TheBondExperience]

Sounds like a great coat!

[@ericwhite5290]

Love all of Billy Reid fashion and especially the Bond Peacoat. The coat is beyond amazing and love how Billy Reid has made even more levels of luxury of it. I love the Florence, Alabama store and the shopping experience there. Thank you for showcasing all of the Billy Reid Bond peacoats. Got to get a cashmere version.

[@paullondon5332]

Just got one for that Bond moment on my commute- past MI6!

[@TheBondExperience]

Ah nice!

[@knackeredbond]

It’s gotta be the wool version. I’d imagine it feels more structured, David. Certainly looks that way and gives the coat a true military vibe.

[@TheBondExperience]

I happen to agree!

[@RichKovars]

@@TheBondExperience I have one that was issued to me 30 years ago as part of my kit. It is a very tight wool weave. Still looks like the day I got it in basic. I wore it more out of uniform than I did in uniform😂 My wife picked up another one for me at a thrift store that was issued sometime in the 70s. They are great jackets!

[@timothycrane7174]

I've got three -- one in dark navy blue, which, if memory serves, I bought when it was first re-issued following the release of "Skyfall," one in dark charcoal grey, which is my go-to winter coat here in Chicago (where you really do need a substantial cold-weather coat) and one in light gray, when I wanna look real fancy :} each with the wool/nylon blend and built like a tank with many years of wear and each holding up quite well. Love pairing them with shawl-neck sweaters and either my C&J Islay, original Skye or Tetbury brown suede boots.

[@harryherman5371]

Beautiful

[@danielmcnamara1099]

Truly an iconic coat and look. Interested to try their new sand-colored canvas model.

[@TheBondExperience]

Yeah, looks very interesting!

[@slamtilt01]

Nice "Blue steel" in the Billy Reed montage

[@TheBondExperience]

LOL....you noticed!

[@jproog41]

Love peacoats and I love this video. Saving up to get a Billy Reid in navy!

[@grahambuckland4553]

Loved this post David. Great Peacoat. What about the peacoat Steve McQueen wore in ‘The Sand Pebbles’ or even ‘The Great Escape’?

[@TheBondExperience]

Those were winners too!

[@justintullock9371]

I own a Nautica Brand Navy Peacoat. Love it. It is soft, much softer than the BR Bond one, but it is also a much lower quality. I reside in the Phoenix area. Not much need for a Peacoat here. Love the videos, David. Cheers!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thanks!

[@TinkerTailorSailorTy]

Last year I got the navy peacoat in large because I’m 6’3 and I wanted a length that would accommodate for my height but it’s never sat well with me how much room there is to spare being that I have a relatively lean build. I wanted to believe it’s not that bad but I’m pretty sure I want to replace it with a medium. Also I might go with black because I realized most of my pants are black and I’m just not 100% confident that a navy peacoat and black pants are the best match. Anyways can’t wait to see what they do next with this badass coat.

[@bobmarrotti2094]

I really can't afford a Billy Reid one so I was thinking about getting a Royale Filmwear one.

[@dtuk22]

🍸 Cheers

[@TheBondExperience]

Cheers!

[@jsadowski5]

Wow, now I need a cashmere version!

[@TheBondExperience]

Too true!

[@bobbycalifornia7077]

Finally was able to get one around the holidays. Looks so dang sharp and sexy. Doesn’t keep me very warm and it’s hard to layer enough with the cut but I love it regardless 😊

[@TheBondExperience]

Yeah a sweater or wool later is a must

[@teamhonzilla]

They have both black and navy in stock in their website right now

[@TheBondExperience]

Sweet!

[@carloh2503]

nice collection ;-)

[@darrenhall7454]

Oh my goodness, I tried on the BR pea coat with the fur collar and I did the chin thing, too! Hilarious. 😄 Beautiful jacket and it really does make you feel special when wearing it.

[@sandorclegane9734]

you are such a legend

[@TheBondExperience]

Too Kind!

[@jorgerosas5138]

Great video! While not a Billy Reid I absolutely love wearing my Peacoat! It was in fact Skyfall that inspired me to wear one! For some reason I think the waxed version looks better in the bigger size. Something about the material or something that still gave it that “Bond” cut. 👍🏼

[@henriliu9851]

the waxed one fits you perfectly at shoulders though

[@centralintelligencecinemap2428]

I really dig that new waxed version! To be honest I've shied away from the BR peacoat only because I've got reservations about it not being lined at that pricepoint. That's not to say it hasn't always looked fantastic...I just wonder about the warmth factor.

[@Thecarcissist12]

I got one off ebay for dirt cheap and I honestly believe its a heirloom piece that I can hand down to my son one day and it'll be just as stylish as it is now

[@charliespencer2448]

Thanks David. I have my old coat from Valley Forge Military I’ll have to post. Take care

[@harrynelson9203]

I absolutely love all the jackets you showed, my dream is to get a waxed jacket 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@anthonynigelkendrick5474]

Hey David, when are we going to see your time piece collection?

[@TheBondExperience]

Very soon!

[@bigwingedkuriboh]

I like the fur collar and the cashmere ones but sadly I don’t think they make either anymore! This coat was always somewhere on my radar until I learned it only had one inside pocket, that was a dealbreaker for me, but if either of the two styles came back I think I’d change my mind

[@star42]

10:48 Every single one of us when wearing a fur collar.......

[@jodiah5]

Yeah I’ve been considering that coat! I’ll be hunting for the original though as to be more screen accurate! Hello eBay…..

[@TheBondExperience]

Good luck on the hunt!

[@andrewharper4296]

I’m quite lucky. I saved up, bought the Billy Reid version but also the Royale Filmwear version. It was in ‘21 and ‘22 so it’ll be the wool mix. However it’s a lovely coat. The Royale filmwear version is interesting as it’s lined and also very warm, whereas the Billy Reid isn’t lined and more "flimsy" if that makes sense. Sounds like a criticism. It isn’t, it’s just different and depends on what you prefer. I wear both and enjoy both. Lovely quality on the Billy Reid. Really nice details….and yes I got myself a pair of the leather gloves too. 😂

[@TheBondExperience]

Well done!

[@mundie33]

did you buy the same size on both the Billy Reid and the Royale? thank you!

[@DafyddBrooks]

I often thought at the end of Casino Royale that Craig in that suit and holding the sub machine gun was too much like Brosnans look. Where as from Skyfall onwards and certanly that black Coat is Craigs own look

[@stuffedsheepshead]

Hi David, I wonder what you think of the classic Americana style? Pedro Pascal in the new Last of Us series wears a particularly nice jacket that's reminiscent of the RT Supply jacket in NTTD.

[@matthewhelm3035]

Yes. He’s wearing the Huckberry Flint& Tinder waxed jacket similar indeed to RT but a more generous fit and lined. I actually have both. But Billy Reid makes my favorite waxed trucker jacket. Cheers

[@Manbrown1]

With the fur collar, it looks more Tinker .. Tinker .. Tailor .. Soldier Spy! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TheBondExperience]

Too true!

[@tannersoug3262]

Huge fan! First!

[@TheBondExperience]

Thank you!

[@heeroy7]

David would you be willing to petition Billy Reid to remake the 100% wool peacoat and the cashmere version in their original cuts? I purchased my original Billy Reid peacoat because of your videos you did all those years ago! I own the 80% wool as well as one of each of the cashmere versions and I've looked for the fur version but I passed on it as I'm not a fan of black peacoats and the fur is a little too avant garde for me 🤷🏽‍♂️ Out of the 3 I own I tend to wear the tan peacoat the most because I prefer the slouchy nature of it and that it goes with EVERYTHING but the original one is the one I received the most compliments on. This week I got 2 compliments from women at my local Wegmans telling me how they loved my jacket 😁

[@skyfighter9852]

I have a wool medium and the newer style small, the small fits so much better but wish they would bring back the wool. The only thing I don’t like about the newer style is the texture of the material. Also wouldn’t mind some more colors.

[@TheBondExperience]

Varying colors would be great Maybe a British racing green?

[@frankb821]

My $30 ebay Japanese imitation peacoat is still getting me through till the real deal happens...one day soon! Until then, I have to stay at least 20 feet away from the casual observer :)

[@MelchiorMasset]

Hi David, will you do a video about the Enjoying death leather jacket ? Thanks !

[@TheBondExperience]

We have already! :)

[@stevemilberg8187]

Love this video on the coats. I have my eye on the new Waxed coat because I happen to have an awesome Gap peacoat and an Armani one as well that has a cool distinctive shell. I couldn’t justify to the Mrs another Peacoat unless it was vastly different. The waxed coat with the cool lining looks amazing. And it looked great on you! I do have a question. I know the waxed coat is similarly priced to the classic versions maybe slightly more expensive. I was surprised to learn about the cashmere versions. Are they similarly priced? Thanks for the awesome post! I have recently been buying some of Billy Reid’s other coats and sweaters on their great recent sales. I look forward to adding a variant of this coat to my wardrobe one day!

[@09juliancarr]

So, is it the case that we can only buy the waxed, or the wool / polyamide mix now? Or is the cashmere one still available?

[@TheBondExperience]

Alas, the cashmere was offered for only a limited amount of time.

[@baberoot1998]

I like the 100 percent wool original...much better. Thankful I got the original one, when it came out. I would feel cheated with the wool blend version, if I had to get it today. Nope...won't spend the kind of money on it...for the mixed blend.

[@Cham_53]

Bought a 23’ around Black Friday in Navy and the leather is brown!

[@DavidB-xh2jf]

Hi David, is the cashmere jacket 100% cashmere or is it a blend? I have the beige option and it seems to be a 10% cashmere, 90% merino blend.

[@ColinLack]

Do they still sell the cashmere one? I couldn't find it on their website.

[@denbro5056]

Can you buy this coat in the UK? What size would you recommend for a 42in chest?

[@anthonynigelkendrick5474]

Hey David,Hello from the Uk. i'm sorry and for the last atempt that after this request i will bother everyone no more. Okay, I have spokenwith many etempts to see if Royal Film Wear woukd you please get in touch with the said people who produce the 'Mr White 'Spectre' Garment.I think R ,F, Wear are sick of me pestering them in the hope that they would produce a 4 xl in this garment. I have purchased both th 2 xl & 3xl size of this garment do not fit once you have put a jumper under neath, In the shoulders and back, as they are in the process of doing another run of the garment. Could you perswade them to make a 4xl so I will at last be able to wear this jacket. That's it. that's my last atempt to make a jacket that i love & have been trying to aquire this coat that Last. Apologies to everyone but would you please help a fellow fan of this garment. thanks Anthony

[@TheBondExperience]

I will Mention something to Daniel Love!

[@Paul_Martin_The_Japanese_Sword]

Hi David, Can you wear the small over a suit/jacket?

[@TheBondExperience]

Probably not...would be too tight.

[@Paul_Martin_The_Japanese_Sword]

@@TheBondExperience Thank you! Helps a lot.

[@05Rudey]

42 inch chest (And well done, toned and square chested just like Daniel Craig himself- something i'm still working on) and still buying small? How? I'm only a few inches more on the chest area and I pretty much have to go either large or in the case of my Barbour Skyfall wax jacket, had to send it back and order the XL. Because I couldn't do up the coat on the chest area, not even close to doing up, shame really as it was perfect on the shoulders and arm length.

[@TheBondExperience]

Might be the dimensions?

[@coloradocolorado1527]

What's the brand of the jacket?

[@niklasbruchmann2333]

im tired of billy reid not not taking the european market into consideration. tried to get one over the past 3 years and the only one that was available at european retailers was in xl. if you want to order one from europe at billy reid directly, you pay hundreds of euros in taxes. i mean look at rogue territory. they got it right with the rgt jacket. in germany there are several stores to get it at a fair price.

[@TheBondExperience]

We have to get them over there!

[@siliyemoodislam]

I wore my pea coat for few hours and some couples went to divorce ! Lots of ladies love a fit guy with fitted pea coat

[@leomora7548]

where can I get this coat ?

[@kentishmale1969]

The original one probably looks and sounds the best version to have and wear. The cashmere one I'd be too worried to wear in case it got marked or damaged in some way. The fur one looked, well, not good, not good at all...

[@TheBondExperience]

The cashmere is super strong. Not the typical cashmere.

[@HEATSEEKER00]

I have to admit I'm not a fan of the peacoat style ... I don't think Bond would wear one ... I think the actor Daniel Craig would wear one. Timothy Daltons beige bomber jacket in the living daylights is the ULTIMATE Bond sartorial moment.

[@RichKovars]

He was a Navy man! He would have had one as part of his kit. I still wear my original issued Peacoat 30 years on.

[@HEATSEEKER00]

@@RichKovars What kit ? You mean his uniform ?

[@RichKovars]

@@HEATSEEKER00 Yep! The US Navy just stopped issuing them but it is still part of the official uniform. I am not sure about the British Navy but they did issue them for years and years.

[@HEATSEEKER00]

@@RichKovars Yep what ?? Your saying Bond would have a peacoat as part of his uniform in the Royal Navy ?

[@RichKovars]

@@HEATSEEKER00 Yes. It would be issued as part of his basic kit.

[@Bill-mw7sh]

The jacket is great. The fur thing is super gay.