No matter how ‘gritty’ James Bond‘s recent cinematic appearances are intended to be, the fact remains that 007 is a fictional character. But that’s not to say the man can’t teach you a thing or two about style.

If you’re eager to add some British Secret Service style to your looks, knowing what Bond wears is only half the battle.

To that end, these are the spy’s most trusted labels, worn by everyone from Connery to Craig, plus a few words of advice on dressing to kill. And not a ‘shaken, not stirred’ pun in sight.

Sunspel

Where better to start than the basics. Luxury basics, that is. Known for its premium off-duty pieces, British label Sunspel entered the world of espionage with Casino Royale (2006), in which Daniel Craig wore its nattily tailored Riviera polo shirt.

“We had worked with costume designer Lindy Hemming for years and she really wanted to use Sunspel in the film,” says Sunspel CEO Nicholas Brooke. “After visiting our factory, she picked a polo shirt from the archive and we updated it with a contemporary fit for Daniel.”

But it’s the 1860-born brand’s underwear that Bond favors for Spectre. “We sent our stretch cotton trunks and briefs in navy and white.”

Tom Ford

From Sean Connery’s Anthony Sinclair suits – worn by the Scotsman for every Bond film from Dr. No (1962) to Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – to Pierce Brosnan’s appearances in Brioni, Bond has always been defined by his tailoring.

But while tradition-steeped British and Italian tailoring houses have outfitted 007 for the bulk of his career, 2008’s reboot of the brand, Quantum of Solace, saw Texan-born eveningwear designer Tom Ford take the reins.

And for good reason. Known for his contemporary takes on mid-century menswear, Ford combines premium materials, slim, form-flattering cuts and exemplary Italian craftsmanship to create tailoring – from Quantum of Solace’s overcoats to Skyfall’s ‘O’Connor’ dinner jacket – that looks modern while on Her Majesty’s secret service.