Tom Ford dressed Bond for Skyfall in two new suit cuts, and the Wetherby is one of them. The Tom Ford Wetherby suit takes its shape from the 1930s and is, in our view, a considered choice for a man who wants a suit with a point of view. We cannot say with certainty which suit on screen it is, so this page is about the cut and how to approach it, and the link is a second-hand search.
In the film
Tom Ford representatives told a fan that the two new suit styles Daniel Craig’s Bond wears in Skyfall are the Falconer and the Wetherby. We have not matched the Wetherby to a particular scene or colour, so we describe it as a cut Bond wears in the film rather than a single identified suit.
The details of the Wetherby cut
A 1930s outline. A retailer describes the Wetherby as a unique Tom Ford cut inspired by 1930s styles. We have not seen a technical specification from Tom Ford, so we will not guess at shoulder or lapel dimensions.
Ready-to-wear is over. The same retailer says the Wetherby is discontinued in ready-to-wear and still available through the Made to Measure programme. Listings for the cut also use the house’s Base T fit.
Sizing. Examples we have seen listed are in the US 38R, or Italian 48, size. Listings are for single pieces, so they are worth checking against your own measurements.
Wearing it now
A suit like this wants a plain white or pale blue shirt, a dark knitted or silk tie and black or dark brown shoes. Keep the rest quiet, since the cut is already making the argument. For daytime, a grey or navy version is the safe choice, and we would pick one of those before anything bolder.
Occasions. In grey or navy it works for the office, a wedding or a dinner, and with a plain tie it will not look dated in a decade. We would not wear it with a pocket square and a flower in the lapel at the same time; one touch is enough.
Made to measure or second-hand? If you want the Wetherby, made to measure is the cleanest route: you choose the cloth and the fit is yours. Second-hand examples do surface, but sizes are single and alterations are often needed. Check the seams for spare fabric before you buy. The button below runs an eBay search for the Wetherby suit. Our Clothing pages cover more, and the Skyfall page lists what else Bond wears.
In the same spirit
If you want the look and not the label, these are alternatives in the spirit of the suit, not the suit itself: the Tom Ford O’Connor in grey Prince of Wales check, a current Tom Ford cut that Daniel Craig’s Bond wears in No Time To Die.
Specifications
| Maker | Tom Ford |
|---|---|
| Cut | Wetherby, inspired by 1930s styles |
| Fit | Base T (as listed by resellers) |
| Availability | Discontinued in ready-to-wear; available through Made to Measure |
| Price | Not confirmed; ask Tom Ford or see second-hand listings |
Questions
Does Bond wear a Tom Ford Wetherby suit in Skyfall?
Possibly. Tom Ford representatives named the Wetherby as one of the two new suit styles Daniel Craig wears, but no scene has been confirmed.
Can you still buy a Tom Ford Wetherby suit?
Yes, but not off the peg. It is discontinued in ready-to-wear and can be ordered through Made to Measure.
What is the Wetherby cut?
It is a Tom Ford cut inspired by 1930s tailoring.
