Who goes hang gliding in a leisure suit? Bond. James Bond. Graphic designer Matt Spaiser's blog "The Suits of James Bond" should be an inspiration to all of us. Nobody in Hollywood wore terrycloth or linen better than 007.
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The suits of James Bond
Who goes hang gliding in a leisure suit? Bond. James Bond. Graphic designer Matt Spaiser's blog "The Suits of James Bond" should be an inspiration to all of us. Nobody in Hollywood wore terrycloth or linen better than 007.
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