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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style

I recommend if you're in or going to London:

thumbnail of web image Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style
Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style | Barbican: "The Barbican marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, from 1962's Dr No to this year's Skyfall, with a unique exhibition showcasing the inside story of the design and style of the world's most influential and iconic movie brand."

6 Jul – 5 Sep 2012, 11am – 8pm (Thu until 10pm) Please check availability before visiting. Timed admission is in operation — advance booking is strongly advised. Last admission 90 mins before close. info: http://www.barbican.org.uk/bond/

And for those who can't "make it," here are two videos:


Designing Bond's Look from Barbican Centre on Vimeo.
Here we present a short study into James Bond’s personal style, meeting award winning costume designer, Lindy Hemming; and a handful of bespoke tailors who have been instrumental in shaping and crafting this icon of style over 50 years. https://www.barbican.org.uk/bond/


Designing Bond's World from Barbican Centre on Vimeo.
This film focuses on the creation of the iconic world inhabited by James Bond over 50 years. We spend time with award winning set designer, Sir Ken Adam; as well as Aston Martin’s Head of Design; along with the designers and the makers of the legendary Golden Gun. https://www.barbican.org.uk/bond/

The Barbican marks the 50th anniversary of James Bond with a unique exhibition showcasing the inside story of the design and style of the world’s most influential and iconic movie brand: http://www.barbican.org.uk/bond/


    

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