This was the last Brioni suit that Daniel Craig would wear on screen as James Bond, as Tom Ford would take the reigns in the following adventure, Quantum of Solace (2008). If Casino Royale served as a reboot for the James Bond franchise, we knew the transformation was complete in the end scene as 007 stands over the fallen villain, beautifully attired in a sharp tailored suit, offering up his trademark introduction as a brassy orchestration of that now-famous theme song screamed into the scene.Ĭasino Royale continued a few traditions of the Pierce Brosnan era, including the sharp Brioni suits.

I know that the moment I left the theater that Thanksgiving weekend in 2006, I had to resist the impulse to buy another ticket and head back in for a second viewing.įor the 00-7th of April, let’s celebrate not only a stylish and classic springtime business look but also the 65th anniversary of the publication of Casino Royale, Ian Fleming’s first novel and the spark that so ferociously lit the James Bond franchise when it shelves on April 13, 1953. 007 had embarked on an adventure with more ups and downs – both emotional and physical – than we’re used to seeing with our sophisticated hero, and Casino Royale reintroduced audiences to a character with an impact similar to the initial book’s release 65 years ago this month. Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale (2006) Vitalsĭaniel Craig as James Bond, British secret agentĬostume Designer: Lindy Hemming BackgroundĪfter more than two hours of anticipation, Daniel Craig finally delivered the words that 007 fans were waiting to hear.

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