Q’s Missoni striped sweater in Spectre is a piece of knitwear in which the pattern does the work. The original comes from Missoni’s 2014 collection and is hard to find now, but the idea behind it is easy to follow: one bold layer, everything else quiet.
In the film
Q, played by Ben Whishaw, wears the sweater in Austria in Spectre, as part of his Austria outfit, when he meets Daniel Craig’s Bond at the Höffler Klinik. It is a Missoni piece from the 2014 collection. More on the film is on our Spectre page.
The details
We have not been able to confirm the fibre, colourway or style code of this sweater from the maker, so we will not guess at them. What the catalogue does record is the price: around US$1,200 when new. Missoni no longer makes it, so it is found second-hand, and the button on this page is an eBay search.
Wearing it now
Striped knitwear is easiest to wear when it is the only pattern in the outfit. Keep everything else plain: dark trousers, a quiet coat, sturdy shoes. We would choose a fine-gauge knit in muted tones over anything bright. Look at Missoni’s current knitwear, or at our other clothing pieces, before spending on a pre-owned example whose authenticity you cannot check.
In the same spirit
These are alternatives in kind, not the sweater Q wore, and neither is striped: N.Peal Cable Roll Neck Sweater Fumo Grey and John Smedley Bobby V-Neck Pullover. Both are fine knitwear in quiet colours, which is a good place to start before adding a pattern of your own.
Specifications
| Maker | Missoni |
|---|---|
| Style | Striped sweater, 2014 collection |
| Materials and sizing | Not confirmed |
| Price | Around US$1,200 when new, per our catalogue notes. Not currently listed. |
Questions
Who wears the Missoni striped sweater in Spectre?
Q, played by Ben Whishaw, wears it. He has it on in Austria, when he meets Bond at the Höffler Klinik.
Which Missoni collection is it from?
The 2014 collection. We have not confirmed the fibre, colourway or style code, so we do not list them.
How much did the sweater cost?
Around US$1,200 when new, according to our catalogue notes. That is a historical figure rather than a current RRP.
Can you still buy it?
Not new. It is from the 2014 collection and now found second-hand. Missoni’s current knitwear is the safer route to the same look, and a pre-owned example is worth buying only from a seller who can authenticate it.
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