Daniel Craig’s Bond has worn braces before, but almost always white and almost always with a dinner jacket. In No Time To Die he wears them in grey, with the most casual suit of the series. The Albert Thurston dove grey braces are a small piece of tailoring, and in our view among the most useful things to come out of the film.
In the film
Bond wears them with the Matera chase outfit in No Time To Die (2021), in the scenes set in Matera, Italy, where they were spotted on set. Albert Thurston itself lists the dove grey pair as worn by Craig in the film. Earlier, Bond wore the maker’s white moiré braces with evening wear in Casino Royale, Skyfall and Spectre.
The details of the Albert Thurston dove grey braces
The colour. Dove grey is a cool, medium-light grey with a hint of blue. It sits close to the tone of a blue shirt, so the braces read as part of the outfit instead of an announcement.
35mm width. This is narrower than the maker’s standard 40mm. The slimmer ribbon gives a more modern look, and it is less bulky under a waistcoat or open jacket.
Brown leather ends. The ends are brown leather, pressed with a crocodile pattern. Brown against grey is the detail that keeps them from looking like a uniform.
Gilt fittings. The clasps are gilt brass, a warm note against the cool ribbon. They are quiet, and only catch the eye when a jacket comes off.
Buttons or clips. The braces come with loops for trouser buttons, and with metal clips if your trousers have none. Some stockists also include a set of six buttons.
Made in England. Albert Thurston has made braces since the 19th century. Stockists describe this pair as hand crafted in England.
Wearing them now
The easy way is the way the film does it: with a casual suit and a shirt in a shade near the braces. Blue is the obvious choice. A white shirt works as well, and grey flannel trousers with a navy knitted tie make a good winter office outfit.
They also work when the jacket is off. Braces over a good shirt, with trousers cut for them, are one of the few ways to look dressed in shirtsleeves. Trousers with a higher rise sit better, because braces hold the waistband at a fixed height. Never wear them with a belt.
Which pair? Several stockists sell dove grey braces, so check the listing. The film pair has brown leather ends and gilt fittings, and that is the one we would buy. The same braces will go with a navy suit, a charcoal suit and a tweed jacket without comment.
Fit. The length is 110cm (44 inches) with the multifit arrangement, according to one stockist. Check the length against your height and trouser rise before ordering.
Specifications
| Maker | Albert Thurston |
|---|---|
| Colour | Dove grey |
| Width | 35mm |
| Length | 110cm (44 inches), multifit |
| Ends | Brown leather with crocodile-pattern pressing |
| Fittings | Gilt brass clasps |
| Attachment | Button loops; metal clips for trousers without buttons |
| Made in | England |
| Price | Varies by stockist; see the retailer’s page for the current price |
The maker’s own listing of the film braces is on Albert Thurston’s site.
Questions
Are these the braces Bond wears in No Time To Die?
Yes. Albert Thurston lists its dove grey braces as worn by Daniel Craig in the film. They appear with the Matera chase outfit, with brown leather ends and gilt fittings.
How much do the Albert Thurston dove grey braces cost?
Prices vary by stockist. At the time of writing, in October 2026, the retailers we checked list them from roughly US$70 to US$115, and Albert Thurston’s own listing is higher, so compare before ordering.
Do they need buttons on the trousers?
No. They come with button loops and metal clips, so they work with or without buttons. In our view buttons give a cleaner line, and a tailor can add them easily.
Can you wear braces with a casual suit?
Yes, and the film does exactly that. Keep the shirt and tie quiet, match the braces to a shade in the outfit, and leave the belt at home.
For more from the film, see our No Time To Die page, what else Craig’s Bond wore, and our accessories guide.
