At the end of Casino Royale, with the job done and Venice ahead, Daniel Craig’s Bond is in a white V-neck and a black cardigan. No logo, no pattern, nothing to explain. The Sunspel Riviera V-neck T-shirt is a plain thing made properly, and in our view that is why it is still worth buying twenty years on.
In the film
Bond wears a white Sunspel V-neck under a black cardigan on the yacht sailing into Venice at the close of Casino Royale (2006), where he calls M from the boat. Sunspel developed its Riviera shirts for the film and describes the V-neck as originally designed for Craig. The maker of the cardigan is not confirmed.
The details of the Sunspel Riviera V-neck T-shirt
Supima cotton. The T-shirt is 100% Supima, an extra-long-staple cotton that Sunspel says is traceable to California. Longer fibres make a smoother, more durable cloth, which is what you want from something washed often.
Midweight jersey. The Riviera is cut from a slightly heavier fabric than Sunspel’s Classic T-shirt. Under a cardigan or an unstructured jacket, that extra weight holds a cleaner line than thin jersey tends to.
A slim cut. Across the chest it matches the Classic T-shirt, but the heavier cloth makes it feel closer to the body. This is a fitted T-shirt, and it suits a man who wants it to read as deliberate.
The V-neck. It disappears beneath an open collar and sits quietly under a shawl-collar cardigan, so nothing shows at the neck that should not. A crew neck is the more casual choice, and the V is the more dressed one.
Made in Portugal. Sunspel makes the T-shirt in Portugal and gives it the product code MTSH0008S-WHAA, which is useful if you are matching a replacement later.
Wearing it now
This is a T-shirt for the in-between hours: the walk to the harbour, the flight, the long lunch. Wear it alone with chinos and loafers in summer. In cooler weather, put a black or navy cardigan over it, which is the Venice look without any costume about it. It also works as the layer under a navy overshirt or an unlined linen jacket, where a collared shirt would be too much.
White, navy or black? Sunspel sells the V-neck in all three. We would buy white first, because it is the version from the film and the one that does the most work under a jacket. White also shows wear sooner, so treat it as something to wear and replace rather than to preserve.
Fit. Sunspel cuts it slim. If you are between sizes or prefer a looser T-shirt, consider sizing up. For care, wash gently at 30°C with similar colours and do not tumble dry.
Specifications
| Product code | MTSH0008S-WHAA |
|---|---|
| Style | Short-sleeved V-neck T-shirt, slim fit |
| Fabric | 100% Supima cotton, midweight jersey |
| Colour | White (also available in black and navy) |
| Origin | Made in Portugal |
| Care | Gentle wash at 30°C with similar colours; do not tumble dry; do not dry clean |
| RRP | RRP at the time of writing, October 2026: €105 on Sunspel’s European site |
Full details are on Sunspel’s own page for the Riviera V-neck.
Questions
Is this the T-shirt Bond wears in Casino Royale?
According to Sunspel, yes: it describes the Riviera V-neck as originally designed for Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, where Bond wears a white one on the yacht sailing into Venice. The version on sale today is listed as the Riviera Midweight V-neck.
What did Bond wear with the white V-neck?
A black shawl-collar cardigan. Some notes also mention khaki chinos, though we have not confirmed that. The cardigan’s maker has not been confirmed either.
How does the Sunspel Riviera V-neck fit?
Slim. Sunspel says the chest is cut like its Classic T-shirt, but the midweight fabric makes it feel more fitted. Its model is 6ft 2in with a 38in chest and wears a medium.
How much is the Sunspel Riviera V-neck T-shirt?
RRP at the time of writing, October 2026, is €105 on Sunspel’s European site. Prices vary by region, so check the shop for your own market.
More from Bond’s wardrobe is in our clothing category, and each actor’s version of the part is in The Bonds.
