In May 2022, we caught up with cult menswear fashion blogger and Influencer David Evans, otherwise known as the ‘Grey Fox’, and asked him about the hats in our 007 James Bond hat collection.
What is your favourite hat from our Lock & Co. 007 collection?
I love the Auric Goldfinger cap and the Bond trilby. Both are classics and look good on anyone.
How would you style the Auric Goldfinger cap hat?
The Auric is so adaptable. Wear it, Goldfinger style, with a cardigan and tweed suit or with jeans, boots and knitwear. I'd give it a traditional edge with a Fair Isle jumper, waxed jacket, pleated tweed trousers and Veldtschoen boots.
What style lessons do you think can be learnt from James Bond?
I think the best lessons are to be learned from the original books and the earlier films. The secrets of genuine Bond style are outstanding fit and simplicity of style. The ultimate Bond look is a bespoke plain navy suit, white Sea Island cotton shirt, comfortable loafers and a dark knitted silk tie. What else would a man need? Well, a hat, of course.