Bond Girl’s Lingerie ~ Yesterday & Today
By Layla L’Obatti
It’s the 50th anniversary of Bond this year, marked by the newest in the 007 franchise, Skyfall. As iconic as Bond himself, the Bond girls have a fan base and a following all their own. And there is no doubt the varying characters have proven muses to the lingerie industry – whether they’re the villains or the sweeter love interests who fall to Bond’s charms along the way. So in celebration of 50 years of Bond here’s a look at 5 iconic bond girls; their loungewear/lingerie looks and their modern counterparts.
Flashback / Flashforward ~ Eunice Gayson Lounges as Sylvia Trench in Doctor No & Juicy Couture’s Modern Robe
Flashback: Eunice Gayson playing miniature golf in a body skimming shawl collar robe, as the character Sylvia Trench in Doctor No.
Flashforward: Juicy Couture’s knitted shawl collar robe channels that effortlessly sexy Bond girl vibe.
Flashback / Flashforward ~ Fleur of England’s Bond Girl Worthy Kitty & Tania Mallet’s Leopard Bikini
Flashback: Tania Mallet played the alluring Tilly Masterson in Goldfinger, while not a shot from the movie this icon LIFE magazine photo of her in a leopard print bikini is just as iconic.
Flashforward: Fleur of England’s Kitty set channels that bond girl strength and allure with modern strap details paired next to classic leopard print.
Flash Forward Flash Back – Marika Vera & Maud Adams aka Octopussy’s luxurious robes
Flashback / Flashforward ~ Marika Vera & Maud Adams aka Octopussy’s Luxurious Robes
Flashback: Maud Adams dons a slinky ivory satin robe with revealing leg slit as she plays Andrea Anders aka Octopussy. She is the only Bond girl to have made appearances in three Bond films – Man With The Golden Gun, Octopussy in Octopussy, and a cameo in A View To A Kill.
Flashforward: Marika Vera’s floor length silk robe channels that Bond girl sex appeal with thigh revealing slits.
Flashback / Flashforward ~ Olivia Von Halle Channels Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson in Goldmember
Flashback: Shirley Eaton plays Jill Masterson in Goldmember, donning this silky purple men’s style pj top for a romp with 007.
Flashforward: Olivia Von Halle captures that youthful and carefree Bond Girl persona with their luxe satin pajamas.
Flashback / Flashforward ~ Bordelle’s New Swim Channels Ursula Andress aka Honey Ryder in Doctor No.
Flashback: Ursula Andress set hearts a racing as the iconic character Honey Ryder in the first Bond film – Doctor No.
Flashforward: Bordelle infuses their own signature detailing into their new swim collection, creating a look as iconic as that of Honey Ryder.
