Q is not a man who dresses to impress, and his tie in No Time To Die is the quietest proof. It is a Brunello Cucinelli brown linen tie in Tobacco Brown, with a pointed tip. In our view it is the right answer for a man who wants to wear a tie without it announcing itself.
In the film
Ben Whishaw’s Q wears the tie in No Time To Die (2021) as part of his MI6 outfit, with a YMC shirt. For the wider picture, see our guide to the film.
The details of the Brunello Cucinelli brown linen tie
Linen, not silk. Linen has a dry hand and a natural texture, and it creases. That is the point. A linen tie looks relaxed in a way a silk one cannot, and it does not shine under office lighting.
Tobacco Brown. A warm, mid-depth brown that reads as a neutral. It works where black would be severe and navy would be expected.
A pointed tip. The pointed blade is the conventional shape, and it keeps a relaxed fabric looking like a proper tie.
Wearing it now
This is a tie for clothes that are already a little softened: a navy or olive jacket in wool, cotton or linen, a check or oxford shirt, and trousers in stone or grey. Brown is a country colour, so it sits happily with suede shoes and a knit that has seen some use. Q wears his with a blue check shirt from YMC, and we would follow him: let the shirt carry the pattern and keep the tie plain.
Where it works. A creative office, a long lunch, a summer wedding where the invitation says smart but not stiff. It is less suited to a dark worsted suit and a boardroom, where the texture would look out of place.
Knotting it. Tie it with a simple four-in-hand and leave the knot slightly asymmetric. A linen tie that is too neatly dimpled looks anxious.
Finding one. It is sold out new at the time of writing, so the button on this page searches eBay for it second-hand. For what the maker currently shows, see its accessories collection. A plain brown linen or linen-blend tie from another maker is a less costly route to the same look. Browse more in our clothing category.
Specifications
| Maker | Brunello Cucinelli |
|---|---|
| Colour | Tobacco Brown |
| Material | Linen |
| Shape | Pointed tip |
| Worn by | Q (Ben Whishaw), No Time To Die |
| Price | Sold out; last recorded retail price US$295 |
In the same spirit
For another tie from the same film, see the Alexander Olch Avery Necktie 007, a broad silk twill tie that Bond wears in the Matera scenes. It is a different colour and cloth, so we offer it as a companion, not a substitute.
Questions
Is this the tie Q wears in No Time To Die?
Yes. Our catalogue records the Tobacco Brown linen tie from Brunello Cucinelli as the tie Q wears with his YMC shirt in the film.
Can you still buy the Brunello Cucinelli brown linen tie?
Not new, at the time of writing; the button searches eBay for it second-hand. The tie is recorded as sold out at retail, so the realistic options are a similar Brunello Cucinelli tie, if the maker currently shows one, or a plain brown linen tie from another maker.
How much did it cost?
The last recorded retail price was US$295. As it is no longer on sale, we cannot quote a current RRP.
What do you wear a brown linen tie with?
Navy, olive, grey and stone, in textured fabrics. A check or oxford shirt and suede shoes complete the look.
More from the film is gathered on our films page.
