James Bond gifts: Tom Ford 108 Sunglasses

Published: Thu, 12/04/08

 

Thursday 4 December, 2008

Hi

Well, you may have noticed that yesterday's didn't go quite right and instead of your name it was addressed to {firstname_fix}. This was the fault of one of Q's gadgets - you didn't really think that Miss Moneypenny types in everyone's name by hand did you?



Tom Ford 108 Sunglasses


 

Earlier in the year it was thought that Daniel Craig's sunglasses in Quantum of Solace had been correctly identified as Oliver Peoples Airman, leading the company to reintroduce the discontinued model.

Such is the marketing appeal of the James Bond brand that at least one optician in London began promoting them heavily, with some 007 collectors purchasing them ahead of the premiere in the belief that they appeared in the film.

However, it became apparent in September that the model sported by the James Bond actor was in fact designed by Tom Ford and so similar to the Airman are they that some people have accused Tom Ford ripping off the Oliver Peoples design.

Tom Ford is responsible for all the clothing in Quantum of Solace, and worked with costume designer Louise Frogley to provide both tailored clothing and casual wear. These include suits, shirts, ties and accessories that include the Tom Ford 108 sunglasses.

The glasses are handmade in Italy by Marcolin, made from semi-matte rhodium with black temple tips and smoke blue lenses (19V).
 

United Kingdom

Tom Ford 108 - Save 5% with coupon code 007
 
 

United States

Tom Ford 108

 


Let me know if you have found any other Bond related gifts for Christmas.

All the best,

M

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