The Connolly Giubbino jacket is a short, navy, unlined layer that Daniel Craig’s Bond wears in No Time To Die as he walks through Matera with Madeleine Swann. It is neither blazer nor overshirt, and opinion on it is split. We think it is one of the most wearable pieces in the film, provided you keep the rest of the outfit quiet.
In the film
Bond wears it in the Matera sequences of No Time To Die, including the romantic walk with Madeleine Swann. Under it is a white short-sleeve Henley, with light grey trousers and suede chukkas. Connolly’s own page describes it as worn by Bond in the film and names it one of two hero pieces in its 007 collection.
The details of the Connolly Giubbino jacket
Linen and cotton. The shell is a navy mixed linen, a blend of linen and cotton. It is lightweight and made for warmer occasions, which is the right brief for a summer jacket.
Unlined and unstructured. There is no lining and no structure, so it wears light and falls closer to a shirt than a blazer. That is the point of it.
A cropped, bomber-like cut. Connolly draws it from the lightweight bombers of the 1950s and cuts it short. A drawstring at the hem lets you draw it in or leave it loose.
Flapped hip pockets. Gusseted patch pockets with button flaps sit on each hip. They give the plain navy cloth a little workwear character without turning it into a field jacket.
Wearing it now
This is a jacket for warm weather and easy occasions: a long lunch, an evening walk, a weekend away. Treat it as a shirt that happens to have pockets. It works best over a plain cotton or linen knit Henley or a fine-gauge polo, with stone or grey trousers and suede shoes or chukkas. Keep the palette quiet, as the film does, and let the cloth do the work.
Where it doesn’t go. It is not a substitute for a sport coat, and we would not wear it with a tie or to anything formal. The crop is deliberate, and it suits a man who is comfortable with a shorter line. Try it on before you commit, and check how the hem sits against your trousers.
Choosing one. The Navy Blue Mixed Linen colour is the one from the film, and it is the one we would choose. Connolly has re-released the jacket fairly regularly, so availability changes. Check its 007 collection page for sizing and what is in stock.
Specifications
| Maker | Connolly |
|---|---|
| Model | Giubbino jacket, 007 collection |
| Colour | Navy blue |
| Fabric | Mixed linen (linen and cotton blend) |
| Construction | Unlined, unstructured, short length |
| Details | Drawstring hem, flapped hip pockets |
| Price | Originally £330; a later release was reported at £490 in April 2022. Check Connolly for the current price. |
Questions
Is this the jacket Bond wears in No Time To Die?
Yes. Connolly’s Navy Blue Mixed Linen Giubbino is the jacket Bond wears in the Matera scenes, and Connolly markets it as such.
What is the Connolly Giubbino made of?
A blend of linen and cotton, unlined and unstructured. Connolly describes it as lightweight and suited to warmer occasions.
Is it still available?
Connolly has released it in several runs and has described the 007 collection as a limited series. Stock and sizing change, so check Connolly directly.
What should you wear with it?
Keep to a plain Henley or polo, light trousers in stone or grey, and suede footwear. That is close to what Bond wears on screen: a white Henley, light grey trousers and suede chukkas. It works because nothing competes with the jacket.
For the rest of Bond’s last wardrobe, see our guide to No Time To Die, more from the Daniel Craig era, the Bonds and our clothing collection.
