Not every piece in a Bond film belongs to Bond. In No Time To Die, Nomi’s white belted jacket is the one we would most readily put in our own wardrobe. Tom Ford lists it as the Linen Belted Field Jacket: a short, structured jacket in pale viscose linen, with the cut of a military field jacket and the colour of a warm-weather one. The Tom Ford linen belted field jacket is a safari jacket with the khaki taken out and the tailoring put in.
In the film
Nomi, played by Lashana Lynch, wears the white belted field jacket with patch pockets and epaulettes in No Time To Die (2021). Tom Ford’s announcement for the film lists the Lily White viscose linen jacket among its pieces. The catalogue’s probable reference is GI2584-FAX330, but the jacket on screen may have been adjusted for the production, so treat the retail jacket as the same design rather than a guaranteed twin. With it she wears an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M on a NATO strap; Daniel Craig’s Bond wears the same watch on mesh.
The details of the Tom Ford linen belted field jacket
Viscose linen in Lily White. The cloth is a soft, warm white rather than a stark one. Viscose gives linen a smoother hand and a little drape, so the jacket hangs rather than stands off the body.
Sharp shoulders. Tom Ford describes the jacket as designed with sharp shoulders. The shoulder line and the epaulettes keep a relaxed fabric looking built, which is what separates it from a casual shirt-jacket.
Patch pockets, chest and hip. Patch pockets on the chest and hips and a belt at the waist carry the field-jacket pattern. The chest pockets close with two buttons. The jacket ends just below the hip, so it reads as short and neat rather than long and military.
Tonal suede details. The suede is matched to the cloth, so it adds texture without adding contrast. Reports on the jacket also mention black horn buttons and a gunmetal belt buckle, the one note of darkness against all that white.
Half lined in silk twill. A half lining keeps the jacket light enough for linen season.
Wearing it now
This is a jacket for warm weather and long evenings: a holiday on the Amalfi Coast, a city in July, dinner outdoors. It is more formal than a cotton chore coat and less formal than a suit, a useful place to be. We would wear it open over a navy or black fine-knit polo with grey or stone trousers, and loafers or suede desert boots. Keep the colours quiet; the jacket supplies the interest.
Belt or no belt? Cinched, it reads as a field jacket and brings the waist in. Left loose or unbuckled, it reads as a linen blazer. We would belt it for travel and unbelt it for town.
Creasing and care. White linen creases. Accept it, as the fabric intends, and steam it rather than press it hard. Keep it away from red wine and from rain on the suede, and check the care label before any cleaning.
Fit. It is a tailored, structured cut, so size by the shoulders and try it on over the shirt you would actually wear it with.
Availability. It was reported as available in limited sizes in 2020, so check Tom Ford’s own page for the jacket before you plan around it. If it has gone, the cut is easy to find in other makers’ collections.
Specifications
| Reference | GI2584-FAX330 (probable; the film jacket may have been adjusted) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Lily White |
| Fabric | Viscose linen |
| Lining | Half lined in silk twill |
| Construction | Sharp shoulders, epaulettes, patch pockets on chest and hips, belted waist |
| Details | Tonal suede trim; black horn buttons and gunmetal buckle as reported |
| Length | Ends just below the hip |
| Price | US$2,690 as listed in August 2020; check Tom Ford for the current price |
Questions
Is this the exact jacket Nomi wears in No Time To Die?
It is the same design, though we cannot promise an identical piece. Tom Ford’s announcement for the film lists the Lily White viscose linen belted field jacket. The catalogue’s probable reference is GI2584-FAX330, but the jacket on screen may have been adjusted for the production.
Who wears the Tom Ford linen belted jacket in No Time To Die?
Nomi, the MI6 agent played by Lashana Lynch, wears it. It is one of the Tom Ford pieces listed for the film, alongside the tailoring made for Bond.
Is the jacket still available?
Check Tom Ford’s own page, as we cannot confirm current stock. In 2020 it was reported as available in limited sizes. It was listed at US$2,690 in August 2020; confirm the current price with Tom Ford before buying.
What do you wear with a white linen field jacket?
Keep everything else quiet: a navy or black knit polo, stone or grey trousers, and suede loafers or desert boots. The jacket supplies the structure, so the rest can be simple.
For more from the film, see No Time To Die and Daniel Craig, or browse our clothing.
