My Favorite James Bond Brands & Experiences in London

A walk through Burlington Arcade and Jermyn Street bombard us with James Bond goodness and products at the turn of every corner. In this video I capture on video some of my favorite Bond brand spots in London while taking in a few fan events like TUNERAKER and Q the Music Concert Spectacular. SEE the dinner suit made for me by Anthony Sinclair, MEET some of the people at TUNERAKER, and WATCH me prepare to host a Bond concert at the 02 Arena! Now buckle up, and let's head to London....
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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...
The mantra of living like Bond, one moment at a time emanates from a concept of experiencing the joy of collecting small moments in life that add up to amazing journeys and stories....whether it's through style, locations, literature, fitness, and the movies themselves the world of Bond is explored through its people and their stories.
Ultimately though, The Bond Experience channel is a celebration of the James Bond franchise and the many people that form a true community. Our core mission is to create a strong connection in the Bond community amongst all the fans, regardless of interest or demographic.
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The Bond Experience is not affiliated with any James Bond copyright holder and is an unofficial entity.
Video opening by Matthew Gibbs

[@dtuk22]

Bond'77 has to be one of the top Bond tunes. The concert at the O2 was excellent. I'm watching this video whilst standing outside Westminster, having seen 007's new Boss! His Majesty King Charles III arrive to do he's opening of Parliament speech🍸

[@PentexProductions]

Operation Tuneraker was a great event - always a pleasure to meet the wider Bond community. Thanks for hosting us David.

[@captainz72100]

Love the use of Bond '77. Which is a masterpiece! In my opinion...

[@thelizardkingdc]

Visiting London for first time in a month, will have to check some of these out!

[@Watson1973]

Love the Bond 77 track on the B-Roll

[@jadbalja0]

Totally agree! I always love this soundtrack, I guess it's too much disco for some folks.

[@Watson1973]

@@jadbalja0 it’s actually the music used at the start of the spy who loved ski sequencen the lotus / helicopter chase scene

[@jadbalja0]

@@Watson1973 Yes! The ski jump/British flag parachute, with that music, IMHO is the best opening sequence of all the films!!

[@dtuk22]

@@jadbalja0 You can never have to much Disco

[@phmwu7368]

Now go & read " Ian Fleming the complete man " by Nicholas Shakespeare (October 2023) and while in the UK, visit beautiful setting of St Margaret’s Bay white cliffs in Kent, a county in which Fleming found many names & terms he used in the Bond books (Moneypenny, Honeychild & the hammonds to name a few)! Try " The Duck Inn " Fleming’s favourite ‘locals’ which nowadays has a plaque near his preferred seat in the gardens.

[@kimi88cz]

You should go to the Macallan shop in Harrods. A video about whisky brands and Bond movies would be nice! Macallan, Talisker, JW, Jack..

[@Elcamelboot]

Long time watcher here! It would be cool to see an in depth review of their Goldfinger suit!

[@agent00asmr]

I'm sure we are all looking forward to seeing some show footage!! I love the socks! Such a Bond moment that nobody would ever know you are having. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes, very fun to see.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Man, looking so sharp in that dinner suit! Also, congrats on hosting the event at the o2, you're really hitting it big time now.

[@danhogston]

Love thsi David, more vlogs like this please

[@BumblebumBear]

I’ve never understood…on James Bond’s meagre civil servant wage how has he afforded such a luxury lifestyle….the yachts..the houses etc?

[@mrcrhartman]

He never owned a yacht and he lived in a "flat" in London. If he was on somebody else's yacht, it might be exploding soon...

[@brandonharbeke8326]

The clothes, food, and drinks can go on the expense reports.

[@ShinmaMumei]

Bond is an expert gambler, I’m sure that is how he ended up with all of those £350 seven fold ties and Louis Vuitton luggage sets.

[@Surreptitious_1]

Its called an expense account. In Bond's role, he was expected to mix with high society, which is where the criminal or corrupt world played and where other government agents did business. Therefore, he needed to fit in. Also, his family background and upbringing gave him the 'knowledge'. Today its not so much like this as the world of espionage has changed greatly, but the theme remains. You do see in the Craig films how his outfits are often 'functional' like the Ocean Club or Shanghai.

[@Spook291]

In quantum of solace you see bond has a black American Express card. That card isn’t his it belongs to Mi6, meaning they are funding his lifestyle probably without their full permission.

[@andymonstermash]

Booked to see Q The Music next year - but now I know they have the Bond Experience seal of approval!

[@simonfirth2018]

Indeed so, it all went perfectly.

[@paullondon5332]

I will be up there tomorrow to pick up a few things

[@DutchBondFan]

Its been so good meeting you! What a weekend it was, right? Loved seeing the backstage rehearsel part too btw! I like to believe you did not need any of that at all 😂 - you were such a natural!

[@dtuk22]

Yep, David nailed it. I'm already looking forward to 2024's concert. & in true spirit of Bond "David will Return" 🍸

[@gerrardveerman5448]

You did a great job that night David, come back to London soon!

[@jameshynes4096]

Thank you :) great video

[@freddierodriguez3036]

Wow! Very proud of your accomplishments. You’re gonna have to come back with more details on what you were wearing. Best wishes!

[@Phovhan]

superb video

[@yestoadventure007]

I'm not one for shopping but walking around Jermyn St.visiting all the Bond brads the last time I was there was fun! I'd love for the next costume designer to stick to only the stores and brands around Savile Row and Jermyn St for Bond 26.

[@LifestyleShortz]

Some cool places, okay ambiance, but missing the manly Bond vibes (much like the movies).

[@yestoadventure007]

Great to see Phil and Ajay together!

[@johnuythoven5823]

There’s a new show on prime called 007 road to a million. Where people do things like bond to win a million dollars.

[@djtforever1414]

I'll be in London in a few days. It feels like it is your 2nd home. Are you secretly auditioning for the Bond role?

[@danielfrancis3660]

I think these days Commander bond would buy most of his everyday clothes online.

[@michaelpoplawski2998]

Very nice to revisit the London trip. Am I really that bald?

[@wololo4761]

16:53 - I don't! (Because I have the soundtrack playing on a bluetooth speaker)

[@05Rudey]

@5:56 I bet he can do a killer Roger Moore impression.

[@carlmcconkey7602]

What is the background track?

[@dtuk22]

It is Bond'77 from TSWLM

[@philipchandra77]

Where is the bmw something missing

[@CatchingBulletsBondFan]

Apparently Sarah Palin claims she can see the 02 from her front porch too! x

[@gauleod]

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