Most of what Daniel Craig’s Bond wears in Matera is about cloth and colour. The belt is the opposite: black leather, a line of contrasting stitching, nothing more asked of it. The Massimo Alba Max2 belt holds up the grey corduroy trousers he wears on his stroll through the town, and in our view it is exactly the sort of detail a man with taste notices and nobody else does.
In the film
Bond wears the black leather Max2 in the romantic Matera scenes of No Time To Die, with the grey Massimo Alba Winch corduroy trousers. According to costume buyer Jane Gooday, speaking to the New York Times, it was Craig himself who suggested the Italian label for the film.
The details of the Massimo Alba Max2 belt
Plain black leather. Massimo Alba describes the belt simply as black leather, 100% leather, in the colour it calls nero. A belt this plain is hard to date, which is why it works with almost anything.
Contrasting stitching. The one decorative note is the stitching, which stands apart from the leather rather than disappearing into it. It is a small, workmanlike detail, and it is what separates this belt from the plain black strap you would buy without thinking.
Made in Italy. Massimo Alba makes the belt in Italy, the country of the film’s Matera location. The same label dressed Bond in corduroy elsewhere in the film.
A wide run of sizes. The maker lists sizes from XXS to XXXL, though availability varies from one size to the next, so check the size guide before you order.
Wearing it now
This is a belt for the clothes Bond wears when he is off duty: corduroy or moleskin trousers, chinos, dark denim, a fine-knit jumper tucked or untucked. Grey and black sit well together, so we would wear it as the film did, with grey trousers, and with dark leather or suede shoes. The rule is simple: match the belt to the shoe, and nobody will look twice at either.
Leather or suede? Massimo Alba also makes the Max2 in suede, in noce and brown. They are good belts, but the one in the film is the black leather, and we would choose it. It dresses up more easily, and it works with every pair of black shoes you own.
Fit. Maker sizing is in letters, not inches, so measure a belt you already own and compare it with Massimo Alba’s size guide. A belt should close comfortably on the middle hole, with room either side.
Care. A wipe with a soft dry cloth, a little leather conditioner once or twice a year, and a rest day between wears will keep a belt like this looking right for a long time.
Specifications
| Model | MAX2, reference P0040 (product code P30U0MAX2_P0040_U900) |
|---|---|
| Colour | Nero (black) |
| Material | 100% leather |
| Detail | Contrasting stitching |
| Made in | Italy |
| Sizes | XXS to XXXL (availability varies) |
| Price | See Massimo Alba for the current price |
Full details are on Massimo Alba’s own page for the Max2 belt.
Questions
Is this the belt Bond wears in No Time To Die?
Yes. Bond wears a black leather Massimo Alba Max2 belt in the Matera scenes, and the nero P0040 is that model.
What does Bond wear with the Max2 belt?
He wears it with the grey Massimo Alba Winch corduroy trousers during the romantic Matera scenes.
Does the Max2 come in other versions?
Yes. Massimo Alba also makes the Max2 in suede, in noce and brown. The black leather version is the one from the film.
Where is the Massimo Alba Max2 belt made?
It is made in Italy from 100% leather, according to the maker.
More Bond-worn pieces for a considered wardrobe are in our accessories and in our guide to the Bonds.
