Bond is iconic, watched all over the world and it has made billions of dollars in revenue as people flock to see the movies, which have also given us some iconic looks. Throwing a party and want something to be a little different but still have that element of luxury and fun? Bond could be a theme where everyone understands the assignment. What themes and fashion can be included in a Bond party to make it something that nobody will forget?
Casino Fashion and Themes
Casino themes are massive in James Bond, and a lot of us know all about Casino Royale, which in some ways launched a new era of the film franchise, and was largely set in a casino setting. Loads of other Bond films are also set in similar circumstances and have casino scenes within them, it fits the imagery of the movies and helps to set the scene, with Bond even dabbling in playing some of the games.
Poker tables and other casino games have a certain etiquette and theme, and people tend to be sharply dressed, there may even be dress codes at these casinos. Tuxedos and evening dresses all around. In fact, at a casino-themed Bond party, you could even dress as a croupier.
Your very own Casino Royale? A lot of people throwing James Bond parties even incorporate casinos and casino gaming as part of the day, which can mean incorporating some casino imagery and vibes or even the games themselves. Gaming at parties is something people can get involved in too, and via the internet, players can connect to casino games that pay real money and even play online on a big screen for others to watch, like they’re walking around one of the casinos from the Bond franchise.
The games played within casinos including roulette, blackjack, and poker, have all been incorporated as pivotal imagery for the films and even the original books written by Ian Fleming, so there is a huge link between casinos, their fashion, and the images that pop into peoples’ heads when they think of James Bond.
Bond Costumes
Some characters from Bond are so iconic that they may actually have costumes that people can wear. For instance, Largo with his eye patch or Jaws with his famous grills. These are some of the ways people can actually dress as iconic characters from the history of James Bond.
People who want to emulate Daniel Craig (and other Bonds) will need to fully embrace the tuxedo if they are going to look like Bond, and it won’t hurt to spend some time in the gym first, of course. Many companies even sell tuxedos that are made specifically to look like the ones that Bond wore in some of his exploits, and Daniel Craig became known as one of the sharpest-dressed and most iconic to play the character. He wore a number of amazing outfits made by top designers before bowing out of the franchise in the much-talked-about “No Time to Die”.
Dresses From Bond
Bond Girls are equally iconic and for any females wanting to embrace the Bond themes and look as elegant as can be, there are some outfits they can take inspiration from. Olga Kurylenko, playing Camille Montes, wore a very fancy Prada dress.
Eva Green, playing Vesper Lynd, wore a stunning black evening gown in a pivotal scene. The dress is sleek and elegant, plus it captures the sophistication of the actress and character (as well as making a great option for a party where you need to dress up). This is a potential option for those who want to hark back to the most casino-themed of all of the Bond franchise.
Kate Middleton wore the Jenny Packham Goldfinger sequinned cape dress to public events including a Bond premiere, showing that iconic dresses from films as old as Goldfinger are still very much part of the current fashion cycle. The dress even being called the “Goldfinger” shows it was inspired by the franchise – if you feel you can pull off wearing a gold dress then this could be an option.
Plenty of amazing fashion brands have featured in the Bond films so expect some high-fashion looks if you’re going to try and throw a Bond party and do a luxurious job of things.
Summary
Lover of all things Bond or just a lover of casino games, fashion, and the finer things in life? Bond parties are pretty popular due to the fact that so many people understand the imagery and the many ways Bond has influenced culture. People may attend as croupiers, Bond himself, or characters from the franchise old and new. Not in the shape to dress as Bond? Wear a tuxedo and a bowler hat and you have a simple Oddjob costume!
