Fifty years ago this October, James Bond began to make movie history. I don’t know about you, but I, regardless of many disappointments, am looking forward to every new Bond movie. So I’ve decided to celebrate Bond’s style on Classiq as well, starting with a Bond girl, the best and certainly the most stylish one in my opinion. Eva Green was perfect for playing the complex character of enigmatic and seductive beauty Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award for her role) opposite Daniel Craig. She’s the first Bond girl written by Ian Flemming, different from all the others: “she’s the only woman that Bond falls in love with, and she shapes him and she’s going to have a great impact on his life. He’s going to become the Bond that we know, and that makes it interesting.”
Casino Royale‘s romantic subplot stems from the love-token Vesper is wearing throughout the film. The Algerian Love Knot necklace was designed by Sophie Harley and so were the beautiful earrings Eva is wearing, which complement so well her elegant wardrobe.
It’s been much talked about the Roberto Cavalli backless purple dress in the film, but my favourite remains this Versace black gown with boned bodice, strapped back and fishtail skirt, which is paired with a beaded black lace bolero at some point.
The word that best describes the rest of the outfits is timeless, that’s what makes Eva’s costumes stand out from all the Bond films: a black trouser suit and a cream skirt suit, both matched with a wide black belt, a black trench coat, a mariniere top (to which she wears a pair of Versace sunglasses), a knee-length ladylike green dress and a gorgeous red wrap dress she suggestively wears in her final scene. Vesper Lynd is the ultimate Bond woman: beautiful, sophisticated, clever, mysterious, as complex as it gets, and her wardrobe is the only Bond girl wardrobe elegant and elevated enough to stand up to James Bond’s, a sign of the importance she plays in his life: they are partners.
I wish you a wonderful week!
photos: film stills captured by me, production credits
sources: Bond Lifestyle and Eva Green Web / quote by Eva Green
Ada, I think I am addicted to your blog, every morning when I get to work I open the computer with a lot of enthusiasm to check your news and fashion findings
)) To tell you the true, I am not a fan of James Bond, I do not like Daniel Craig. However, it does not matter when it comes to those gorgeous dresses Eva is wearing, I think I would go for the purple one, though…Kisses
Thank you, Florina. Glad to hear my blog is part of your morning routine.
Everything about Eva in this film is perfect. Her skin, hair styling, fashion and manner – the perfect mix of French, British and that oh so seductive Bond style.
The ultimate Bond woman!
this is making me want to watch this movie again. i have seen all the bond movies, and there are a lot of them! my son when he was about 8 years old went through a phase where he LOVED james bond. it makes my heart melt remembering that. so james bond movies hold a special place in my heart too. great post! i hope to see more of these movie/fashion posts in the future, how fun! xo
So excited to see this movie. I think I mentioned the other day that I stayed at the resort they filmed at back in July. Funny thing is, now that I’m thinking about it, I had a dream that I saw the movie the other night. Totally forgot about that until now. It’s a sign that I have to see it in the very near future
Happy Monday, Ada! xoxo
i adored her style in this movie! i never paid much attention to her before casino royale, but the smokey eyes, red lips and stunning wardrobe definitely caught my eye. hope you had a great weekend, ada! xo
Oh you can guess how happy I am to finally read a story about fashion in Bond movies! Wonderful post, darling. I really enjoyed it and will be looking forward to more. You know (and my apologies to the designer) I never liked that necklace… Always thought it was too much, too heavy and a bit too short for the right balance.
But she made a beautiful Bond girl! x
I agree with the fact that the necklace was a little too much for the outfits she’s wearing.
Hi Ada! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a Bond movie … somehow along the way, I missed a few and then you know that feeling that you feel get when you feel must see all the ones you missed before seeing the new one? That was me … but clearly I need to play the catch up game, you’ve whetted my appetite .. it’s been too long! Wonder what it would feel like to be a Bond girl … especially this one? Very glamorous, to say the least! Loved seeing you on the blog today, Ada … I’ve been so busy lately and I’ve got to catch up with my blogging buds! Have a marvelous week! xoSandy
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Oh yes, Eva Green – what a great choice for a post Ada, and so well written! I loved that movie just because of her, well mostly as I do like Daniel Craig too. She is probably my favorite Bond girl since Carole Bouquet (who was also a Chanel girl). Eva had such great personal style and it was more than the clothes but as you so smartly point out, she has the best wardrobe yet of any Bond girl, a wardrobe sophistication matching Bond–a true love interest. I love that you are a fan of Bond movies, I have always been too since my teens
Loved this!
xo Mary Jo
Gotta love James Bond… then they added Daniel Craig -wow! And I loved Eva Green in Casino Royale… enigmatic, mysterious, original,.. a wonderful style about her. A lovely post Adaxx
Eva Green is hands-down my favourite Bond girl so I loved this post! She totally captivated me with her poise and grace. The red wrap dress that she wears towards the end of the movie has always stuck in my mind.
Happy Tuesday! I find Eva Green super mysterious, which intrigues me! xo
I barely remember casino Royale, but I love the old bond films. I think my favorite Bond girl is the blond in from Russia with love. Love her wardrobe! And the film too.
Anybodh know where to find a replica/similar dress to Eva’s black silk Versace gown? I’m in love and have an event coming up in April!
Much appreciated. Best.
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