Turnbull & Asser's James Bond Collection - Mission: Complete

After a long and difficult lockdown, we finally make the pilgrimage back to the hallowed turf that is Turnbull & Asser for Part Two of my film. We catch up with the wonderful staff, see how they have coped under Lockdown and find out how the James Bond Collection has been received. I also get to try on my 2 new Brosnan-era bespoke shirts, and look to possible future additions to the collection.
Huge thanks to everyone at Bury Street, especially James Cook, Steven Quin, and Otilija Jablonskyte, who would make a wonderful Miss Moneypenny….
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[@matthewjames722]

So glad to have you back Blair

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Matthew! To quote Dalton in The Living Daylights, it's always nice to be missed!

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

One thing Turnball should produce is the Tie from Moonraker that Sir Roger Moore wears in the space shuttle facility when he meets Goodhead for the first time and also the tan stripe tie from Bonds first encounter with Stacey Sutton.

[@thebondvivant8030]

There's definitely a rich vein of ties to mine there! Good idea!

[@kevinrogers8779]

Great video, Blair, as always! The time and effort is always stellar and appreciated! Glad to see you out of lockdown!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Cheers, Kevin! Yes, the end is in sight! More videos to come!

[@KMaybach1]

what a return!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Anton! Back with a bang!

[@bond00xl49]

I almost thought I was watching Sir Richard Branson! Well done! I am hooked!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Ha ha! I was I had his bank balance! Thanks, again, Will, for your support

[@DanielGaster]

Fantastic return!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Cheers, Daniel! It's been a while!

[@There_Will_Be_Bond]

Amazing commitment levels on this one Blair, great work.

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Pete! It was such a long time coming, but worth it, I reckon! Can't wait to get stuck into your book! Congrats, once again.

[@matthewgibbs314]

This is brilliant Blair! Your content is always superb 👏🏼

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks so much, Matthew! This was a true labour of love. Have been itching to get back into the saddle, but have been thwarted at various junctions. Soooo good to be back!

[@matthewjames722]

It is also great to see that my Instagram suggestion of you looking like Brosnan has paid off

[@thebondvivant8030]

Ha ha! Thanks, Matthew! I've been wanting to do an homage to the Emergency Room Escape for ages. Could have lost a little weight, though!

[@gauleod]

The opening scene was awesome! Kudos for walking around in public like that / the rest of the content was superb as well!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks! It was funny- nobody batted an eyelid around St James. I think that everyone thought that I was just an eccentric billionaire out for a stroll. The beginning of the pre-titles sequence was filmed in our village- the reaction there was the opposite. Everyone let me know that they thought that I was an eccentric billionaire! I suffer for my art!

[@bustersgotavmax]

Just came across this video in my feed. Excellent work, look forward to more. subscribed.

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Glenn! Glad to have you on board! Do spread the word!

[@markjones2879]

Excellent video really enjoyed!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Mark! Fun to make, too!

[@simondavies438]

Hi Blair...just continuing to work through your videos from the very start as I mentioned the other day when I found your channel last week...Can I just congratulate you on the opening sequence to this video. Absolutely loved the Die Another Day homage...Great entertainment...right I will carry on with the rest of this video now...just had to add a this comment before carrying on. Cheers Simon (AKA - 0012)

[@thebondvivant8030]

Oh thanks, Simon! I waited and waited to find a good excuse to make this PTS! It's my favourite version of the classic Bond riff! Hope that I didn't scare the police horses!

[@simondavies438]

@@thebondvivant8030 Very enjoyable and I thought the Police handled it well😂. Watching the Lotus Esprit Videos now...sorry that I hadn't discovered your channel sooner. But it is beautifully put together. Cheers Si.

[@asdrabkin]

Yes please to the black knit and grenadine ties!!!

[@thebondvivant8030]

I'll see what I can do for the next collection!

[@midnightalley4586]

You really do have one of the better bond accounts because you get down to my favorite era and you list the actual item instead of the similiar bs crap

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks Saul! We aim to please!

[@spencerkarterlive7378]

Great video, those outfits looked great on you

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Spencer! My Brunello Cucinelli jacket is getting a little tight, courtesy of the Lockdown belly...

[@spencerkarterlive7378]

@@thebondvivant8030 You're welcome!

[@cooch555]

😂 2:24 instant like! I wish I could give more. this is hilarious!!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Fantastic! Thanks for the support! I think the policewomen thought that I'd escaped from the local "sanatorium". Or maybe I was just an eccentric Billionaire...Nobody really batted an eyelid around the streets of St James...

[@bond-suits]

Blair, brilliant intro! Very well done. You have the perfect hair for it now. Though it reminds me more of a certain hairstyle worn by someone who has a cameo in Casino Royale... The french blue shirt is perfect! I had a french blue oxford shirt made a number of years ago because of this shirt. Yours is superb. I love the cream oxford shirt too. It's a shame that cream shirts aren't more popular. As Mr Cook says, they go with everything. Superb job identifying the ties. The Brosnan ties are all works of art. I don't think Connery ever wore any black knitted ties from T&A, since T&A was not involved with Goldfinger, the only time he wears black knitted ties. Connery brought back the knitted tie in navy in You Only Live Twice, and that's probably T&A. I love the OHMSS ruffled shirts too, but I don't think the original maker of those (who is still in business) would appreciate it if T&A copied their shirts. The TND dress shirt is a fantastic choice. The TWINE dress shirt appears to be identical, though the collar might be slightly higher. What T&A should do is offer a screen-accurate version of the Connery navy grenadine, in a 7-7.5 mm width and untipped. Unfortunately, the same shade of navy is no longer available, though the silkmaker has replaced it with a similar shade.

[@thebondvivant8030]

I'll see what I can do with T&A for the next project going forward....

[@bondontherun276]

Another brilliant video, Blair! Really enjoyed this!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks so much. It was a giggle to make, too!

[@zerominuseleven]

Definitely would like to see the dinner shirts from TND and TWINE released

[@thebondvivant8030]

We're keeping everything crossed that we can make that happen!

[@masamitsutaira7340]

Both shirts are very very beautiful. So wonderful to identify the fabric codes of Brosnan era shirts!! Those shirts don't have back darts like Daniel Craig TOM FORD shirts? There are only side pleats?

[@thebondvivant8030]

Correct! They feel much more luxurious than my TF shirts, somehow, too!

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Brilliant return Blair we missed you, hope you're gonna keep going with the videos, and loved the nod to 24 .

[@thebondvivant8030]

Thanks, Matthew! It's been waaaaay too long. Difficult to make and edit vlogs under lockdown, homeschooling 2 kids hogging the computers! But back with a vengeance...

[@alexlamas6324]

I was wondering where you've been. When I saw the opening I thought you were going to go into a hotel and get cleaned up, hair cut and shave a'la "Die Another Day". Great video, informative as always.

[@thebondvivant8030]

Lockdowns and homeschooling scuppered my plans. But back in the saddle. Thanks for the support, Alex. Hope that all's well with you.

[@alexlamas6324]

@@thebondvivant8030 It is. I just came back from GoldenEye Jamaica whereI sat at Ian Fleming's desk and chair in his villa. Talk about the ultimate Bond moment!

[@thebondvivant8030]

@@alexlamas6324 Woah! Superjealous. It's on my to do list!

[@classiccoke6360]

This was fantastic, thank you! I would be very interested to see what the no3 collar looks like when worn with a tie. If you ever get the inclination, I'd be grateful to see the combination in a future video :)

[@thebondvivant8030]

Absolutely. Watch this space....

[@stuffedsheepshead]

Hey Blair, just discovered your channel through AJB. I must say, some fantastic production values! I'm looking forward to seeing more. Just curious, what piece of music did you use at 3:34? It's catchy!

[@thebondvivant8030]

Hi Kristopher. It's not possible to buy it. If you let me know your name on ajb, I'll send it to you. Cheers!

[@seanwarren5613]

Yes Blair!👌👍

[@thebondvivant8030]

Cheers, Sean! Great to be back in action.

[@midnightalley4586]

I have been looking for the funeral necktie bond wore in TWINE. Its been close to 20 years and even turnbull asser doesn't know who made it?

[@thebondvivant8030]

I saw your comments on the tie on Bond Suits. As Matt says, it probably is T&A, no matter what they say! He reckons that it's wool or cashmere and ribbed.

[@harrywallin6565]

Does anyone know if Connery whore the same light blue fabric shirt in the Thunderball junkanoo sequence as in Dr. No? In the film it appears a richer light blue. But maybe that just the way the film stock has made it look?

[@thebondvivant8030]

I'm not sure. I always thought that it was the same colour and material. Matt Spaiser's excellent Suits of James Bond site should yield the answers!

[@harrywallin6565]

@@thebondvivant8030 Thanks Blair! Love your new videos! Keep up the great work! Chers from Sweden!

[@thebondvivant8030]

@@harrywallin6565 Tack så mycket!