Daniel Craig’s Bond sits down at the poker table in black tie, and nothing about it is showy: a black dinner suit, a white Turnbull & Asser shirt, no flourish. The Brioni tuxedo in Casino Royale is a lesson in how little a man needs to look entirely at ease. Brioni still makes a black wool tuxedo with satin lapels, and in our view it is the sensible place to start.
In the film
In Casino Royale (2006), Bond wears a black Brioni tuxedo with a white Turnbull & Asser shirt through the casino poker scenes. Brioni also dressed Pierce Brosnan’s Bond, including the tuxedo in Die Another Day, before Tom Ford took over for later films. The tuxedo on sale now is a current Brioni design, not the garment on screen, so we treat it as a route to the same look rather than a copy.
The details of the Brioni tuxedo in Casino Royale
Black wool. The tuxedo is cut from wool in plain black. Wool drapes well, travels well and forgives a long evening, which is why it remains the standard fabric for black tie.
Satin lapels. The lapels are faced in satin, the one point of sheen on an otherwise matte suit. That contrast is what separates a dinner suit from a black business suit, and it is all the decoration it needs.
Made in Italy. Brioni has been making tailoring since 1945, and this tuxedo is made in Italy. It is a house that has dressed more than one Bond, which is a fair recommendation for a dinner suit.
Plain by design. Neiman Marcus lists it as a solid tuxedo, which is the point: one colour, one point of sheen, nothing to announce it. It is a suit meant to be forgotten by everyone but the man in it.
Wearing it now
Black tie is now an occasion rather than a habit, which is a reason to own one properly rather than hire one. A good tuxedo will see you through weddings, charity dinners and opening nights for many years.
What to wear with it. A white dress shirt, a black silk bow tie that you tie yourself, black oxford shoes polished until they are quiet, and a plain white pocket square or none at all. Bond wore a Turnbull & Asser shirt; any well-made white dress shirt will do the same job. We would not add a coloured waistcoat or a patterned tie. The point is to look as though you dress this way every week.
Cummerbund or waistcoat. If the jacket may come off at a dinner or a table, cover the waistband with a black cummerbund or a low waistcoat. The shirt and trousers then read as one clean line.
Fit. A tuxedo at this level repays alteration. Have the sleeve length, the trouser hem and the waist adjusted by a tailor; a few millimetres at the cuff matter more than the label. Ask for about a centimetre of shirt cuff to show beyond the jacket sleeve.
New or pre-owned. A pre-owned Brioni dinner suit can be a good buy, but sizes vary widely and you need to be sure of the fit and the condition before you pay. We would buy new if it is the only tuxedo you plan to own.
For the rest of the wardrobe, see our clothing guide.
Specifications
| Maker | Brioni |
|---|---|
| Style | Tuxedo (dinner suit) |
| Colour | Black |
| Fabric | Wool |
| Lapels | Satin |
| Made in | Italy |
| RRP | US$7,200 (RRP at the time of writing, October 2026) |
Full details of the current range are on Brioni’s website.
Questions
Is this the exact tuxedo Bond wears in Casino Royale?
No. The tuxedo in the film is by Brioni, but the one on sale today is a current design from the same house. We treat it as a way to the same look, not as the screen garment. Just before the film came out, Brioni also sold a limited Bond-themed tuxedo with “James Bond” stitched into the lining.
Who made Bond’s tuxedo in Casino Royale?
Brioni, the Italian tailoring house. Bond wears it with a white Turnbull & Asser shirt in the casino poker scenes.
How much does a Brioni tuxedo cost?
The black wool Brioni tuxedo with satin lapels has an RRP of US$7,200 at the time of writing, in October 2026. Pre-owned Brioni tuxedos often sell for far less, but condition and sizing vary.
What should you wear with a black Brioni tuxedo?
A white dress shirt, a black silk bow tie, black oxford shoes and, if the jacket may come off, a cummerbund or waistcoat. Keep everything else plain.
For more on the men who wore Bond’s wardrobe, see the Bonds.
