Not every coat in Spectre belongs to Daniel Craig’s Bond. The one that most rewards a second look is Q’s: the Billy Reid Astor coat, a tweed-look overcoat with none of the swagger of the film’s louder wardrobe, which is why it works so well off screen.
In the film
Ben Whishaw’s Q wears the Astor in Spectre (2015), in the London scenes towards the end of the film, with a Paul & Joe sweater underneath. It also appears in a promotional photograph for the film. It is Q’s coat, not Bond’s, and we read in it the unfussy, slightly academic style that makes it easy to borrow. More on the film is on our Spectre page.
The details
The cloth. Descriptions of the Astor differ. One source calls it a wool, nylon and silk mix that looks like tweed but is far softer; a herringbone version sold by Nordstrom, now sold out, was made in Italy from virgin wool. We would not vouch for any one description, and we cannot say which cloth was on screen.
The weight. One reviewer calls it a midweight, wearable on the milder winter days. We would take that as a coat for the shoulder seasons and ordinary cold, not for deep winter.
Finding one
The Astor is out of production: we found no current listing at Billy Reid, and the stockist pages we saw were sold out. It is found second-hand, and the button on this page runs a search on eBay. Because the cloth and colour changed from season to season, check the listing’s fabric label, colour and measurements before you buy.
Wearing it now
This is a coat for a man who wants one good layer for the cold months and no further instruction. Over a navy or grey suit it reads as sober and slightly bookish. Over a roll-neck, flannel trousers and boots it looks like a weekend in the city. Q’s own pairing, a knit underneath, is the right instinct: keep what is below soft and let the coat give the outline.
Colour. We would choose the darkest or most neutral cloth on offer. It will go over almost everything you own. Bright or strongly patterned versions are harder to live with.
Fit. Try it over the thickest jacket or knit you plan to wear underneath. An overcoat should close without pulling across the shoulders and finish around the knee.
In the same spirit
For a current coat from the same maker, the catalogue has the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat in Navy. It is a peacoat rather than an overcoat, so an alternative in the spirit of Q’s coat, not the coat he wears in Spectre.
Specifications
| Maker | Billy Reid |
|---|---|
| Model | Astor Coat |
| Type | Overcoat, midweight |
| Cloth | Varies by listing: herringbone wool, wool-blend tweed and a wool, nylon and silk mix are all reported |
| Availability | Out of production; second-hand only, as of October 2026 |
Billy Reid’s current range is on the maker’s own site.
Questions
Who wears the Billy Reid Astor coat in Spectre?
Q, played by Ben Whishaw. He wears it in the London scenes towards the end of the film, with a Paul & Joe sweater, and it appears in a promotional photograph for the film.
Is the Astor coat available to buy now?
Not new, as far as we can find. It is out of production and turns up second-hand.
Does Bond wear the Billy Reid Astor coat?
No. In Spectre it is Q’s coat, worn by Ben Whishaw.
What is the Astor coat made from?
It depends on the season and colourway. It has been described as wool-blend tweed, a wool, nylon and silk mix, and a virgin wool herringbone, so read the label on any coat you are offered.
For more on the film, see our Spectre guide.
