Bringing back the rich history of the archetype well-tailored spy seen on the screen of classic movies, menswear stylists from MR. PORTER work in collaboration with Ms, Arianne Phillips, the costume director of the upcoming espionage film Kingsman, to assemble together a new, refreshing look at the classic British gentleman's wardrobe.
The process of bringing the costume design to life was a large-scale collective project that required the churning minds and busy hands of many respectable British menswear specialists.
Dwindling over the years, these craftsmen are in fact now diamonds in the rough. As the managing director of the classic, hand-made shoe-making brand GJ Cleverley explains, there are currently no more than just a handful of them left who still tirelessly work to produce solely hand-made goods of high quality materials sourced from their home country, Britain.
This collection also brings forth the identity of an even more well-hidden individual than the espionage himself - the spy's own tailor.
Behind every successful spy is the brilliant work and mind of his quintessential tailor. Whether it be in times of distress or in mid-combat with his antagonist, no rugged spy fails to come prepared for the occasion of looking sharp in his finely-tailored costume as he swiftly escapes into the shadows.
Convinced to now dress like a modern espionage of the secret agent elite? I spy you would (pun-intended).
Curated from the Kingsman x MR. PORTER collection, here are my top 12-picks from their 60-piece collection to successfully put together your espionage wardrobe.
1. Classic double-breasted suit
2. Double-breasted herringbone wool overcoat
3. Waxed-cotton field jacket
4. Crisp cream oxford cotton-twill shirt
5. Dark wool-flannel trousers
6. Black leather oxford shoes
7. Chronograph watch with leather straps
8. Tartan/woven silk tie
9. Wool-silk blend pocket square
10. Tortoise-shell square frame glasses
11. Leather suitcase
12. Chestnut wood-handle umbrella
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