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How did Dr. No transform Sean Connery from a self-described rough diamond into the most sophisticated action hero in cinema?In the first episode of Dressing James Bond, London bespoke tailor Roberto Revilla examines the costumes, tailoring and carefully chosen details that established James Bond’s style in 1962 and created a blueprint the series is still following more than sixty years later.Beginning with Connery’s iconic entrance at the casino in his midnight-blue dinner suit, Roberto explores the influence of director Terence Young, the tailoring associated with Anthony Sinclair’s Conduit Cut and the complicated history behind the shirts, suits and suppliers credited with creating Bond’s wardrobe.Along the way, we examine the grey flannel suit that was completely wrong for the Jamaican climate, the lightweight Glen check and mohair suits that worked far better, Bond’s navy doeskin blazer, Turnbull & Asser cocktail cuffs, grenadine ties, black Derby shoes and the powder-blue polo shirt and matching trousers worn on Crab Key.We also look beyond Bond himself to explore Dr. No’s Nehru-style clothing, the way costume is used to take control away from Bond inside the villain’s lair and the collaborative story behind Ursula Andress’s famous Honey Ryder bikini.Most importantly, Roberto brings everything back into the real world and asks what men can still learn from Dr. No without dressing as though they’re heading to a James Bond fancy-dress convention.Is Connery’s midnight-blue dinner suit still the greatest first appearance in film-style history? And if you could take one piece from Bond’s Dr. No wardrobe, which would you choose?Follow Tailoring Talk Magazine so you don’t miss episode two, when Dressing James Bond continues with From Russia with Love.Read the accompanying article at robertorevillalondon.com.

Roberto and Jon are back for another relaxed unscripted conversation, beginning with Jon’s ongoing battle with Nissan and the frustrations of modern customer service before moving onto some much happier news.Roberto shares the early success of his new Arsenal Women: Trailblazers podcast, which is rapidly approaching 500 downloads in its first month and already attracting listeners from across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The pair also explain some of the behind-the-scenes changes coming to Tailoring Talk Magazine as they work towards a more consistent and recognisable format for the show. The conversation then turns into a deep dive on Apple’s latest public beta. Roberto shares his first impressions of the new Siri, Apple Intelligence, on-device AI, image generation, natural language search, and why this feels like the first version of Siri that genuinely gets out of your way instead of creating more friction. Jon and Roberto also discuss whether Apple’s AI could replace ChatGPT for everyday users, what still separates dedicated AI models from Apple’s approach, and why the improvements feel more evolutionary than revolutionary. Elsewhere they discuss David Pogue’s new book Apple: The First 50 Years, Steve Jobs, Apple’s remarkable business story, the colourful iMac G3 era, and why understanding Apple’s history is valuable whether you’re interested in technology or simply fascinated by great companies. The second half of the episode wanders through James Bond, tailoring, watches, gaming, Half-Life 2, Robocop, Telltale Games, Billy Eilish’s new concert film, Apple Vision Pro, Netflix recommendations, and Roberto’s ambitious new series exploring the costume and wardrobe of every official James Bond film, before finishing with an increasingly ridiculous discussion about making their own ultra-low-budget Bond film starring Roberto, Jon and Alex.It’s another classic Tailoring Talk conversation covering technology, AI, Apple, gaming, business, James Bond, menswear, filmmaking, books and the creative projects currently keeping Roberto and Jon busy.Timestamps00:00 - Jon’s Nissan saga and the importance of good customer serviccandidse03:00 - Arsenal Women: Trailblazers reaches nearly 500 downloads07:20 - Living with Apple’s new Siri and iOS 27 public beta14:20 - Can Apple’s AI replace ChatGPT for everyday users?25:30 - Apple: The First 50 Years and the business lessons from Apple’s history34:00 - James Bond, tailoring and Roberto’s new Bond wardrobe series42:40 - Gaming, Billy Eilish, Apple Vision Pro and making our own Bond film

James Gunn’s new DC Universe continues with Supergirl (2026), but has the film been unfairly judged or does it genuinely fall short?Jon Evans and Alex Hansford sit down for a full spoiler review, discussing Milly Alcock’s performance as Kara Zor-El, how closely the film follows Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Jason Momoa’s debut as Lobo, the strengths and weaknesses of the screenplay, studio reshoots, the visual design, and whether superhero films are beginning to lose their cultural dominance.Along the way they compare the film with the original Helen Slater classic, explore why the comic arguably tells the story better, debate whether the critics were too harsh, and ask what the disappointing box office performance could mean for the future of DC Studios.Spoiler warning: this episode discusses the entire film, including the ending.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and first impressions03:05 Has Supergirl been unfairly judged?11:20 Milly Alcock, Ruthie and the performances21:20 Jason Momoa’s Lobo and the supporting cast30:40 Production design, cinematography and music39:50 Favourite moments, ending and final verdicts50:45 Are superhero films losing their appeal?Supergirl 2026 review, Supergirl spoiler review, James Gunn DC Universe, Milly Alcock Supergirl, Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow, Lobo Jason Momoa, DC Studios, Superman 2025, comic book movies, superhero podcast

Colin Farrell’s wardrobe in Sugar on Apple TV+ is one of the best examples of modern screen tailoring in recent years.In this audio article, Roberto Revilla takes a bespoke tailor’s eye to John Sugar’s dark suits, white shirts and dark ties, and explains why such a simple wardrobe feels so cinematic, so modern and so right for the character.This episode looks at Christie Wittenborn’s costume design, the neo-noir influence behind the show, why Sugar’s suits had to be built for movement, how cloth and texture do more work than colour, and why a consistent personal uniform can be far more powerful than a wardrobe full of random options.It’s not just about Colin Farrell looking good in a suit, although he absolutely does. It’s about what men can learn from John Sugar’s wardrobe: pick a uniform, buy for movement rather than just the mirror, use texture intelligently, dress to be trusted rather than merely noticed, and stop buying disposable tailoring that falls apart the moment real life gets involved.Read the full article: https://www.robertorevillalondon.com/blog/colin-farrell-sugar-style-john-sugar-suitsGet your own Sugar-style suits and shirts made at https://www.robertorevillalondon.com

Roberto and Jon are back for another unscripted Tailoring Talk Magazine catch-up, recorded from two very different locations: Roberto at home and Jon sitting in a hot car in a country park, trying to escape the sounds of barbecues, dogs, children and general British summer chaos.The conversation starts with Roberto’s new Arsenal Women Trailblazers podcast, why he’s committed to building a consistent space for Arsenal Women fans, and how that sits alongside the usual Tailoring Talk mix of style, tech, cars, culture and general nonsense.From there, Roberto and Jon get into the rising cost of consumer technology, including MacBooks, iPads, Apple TV, games consoles, Steam hardware, PlayStation, Xbox and whether Apple’s next wave of products could push more people into keeping older devices for longer. Roberto explains why he’s trying to use what he already owns, including an old Canon DSLR and his Omega Seamaster, rather than constantly upgrading everything.They also talk Apple Watch battery life, the action button, Shazam, gaming, Nintendo Switch 2, the problems facing Xbox, and whether AI is quietly making every gadget more expensive.The second half moves through cycling, e-bikes, road bikes, mental health, summer fitness, Jon’s camping dilemma, the brilliance of Sugar on Apple TV, Colin Farrell’s wardrobe, Supergirl costume design, Tank Girl nostalgia, 007 First Light, and why combustion engine performance cars may suddenly be holding their value better than expected.There’s also a look at Roberto’s BMW M2, the reality of car ownership, salary sacrifice EVs, whether people actually need cars anymore, and why the answer depends entirely on your lifestyle.A wide-ranging, funny and very Tailoring Talk conversation covering Apple, AI, gadgets, gaming, watches, cameras, cycling, TV, films, cars, pets, camping and the strange business of trying to live a slightly more analogue life in an increasingly expensive digital world.

In this episode I share my three month review of the M5 MacBook Air 15 inch and ask one simple question: is it still worth buying now Apple has pushed MacBook prices up in 2026.I talk through why I bought the 15 inch M5 MacBook Air instead of another MacBook Pro, how it has handled 4K video editing, AI tools, travel and everyday life, and what the new pricing does to the choice between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. You will hear about battery life, the bigger display, the speakers and the fanless design from the point of view of someone actually living with the machine, not just running benchmarks.I also look at Apple’s recent MacBook and iPad price rises and how they have changed how I think about upgrading my other devices, including the iPad Pro. If you are trying to decide between the 15 inch M5 MacBook Air and the 14 inch M5 MacBook Pro, or you are wondering if now is still a good time to buy a MacBook Air, this episode is for you.I finish with a question for you: at these new prices, would you still go MacBook Air, stretch to a MacBook Pro, or wait it out.Tailoring Talk is a lifestyle podcast hosted by bespoke tailor and former tech guy Roberto Revilla, helping you get through life in style, from suits and shirts to the tech you use everyday.

Wimbledon - aka the Greatest Tennis Tournament In The World - is one of those funny occasions where it’s absolutely a sporting event, but doesn’t really feel like any other sporting event.You’re not dressing for football, you’re not dressing for a barbecue, and you definitely don’t want to look like you’re heading straight off to mow the lawn afterwards.In this spoken word episode of Tailoring Talk, Roberto Revilla reads his guide to what men should wear to Wimbledon, especially when the temperature starts climbing and people begin making some very strange decisions in the name of staying cool.From lightweight jackets and proper shirts to smart chinos, tailored trousers, suede loafers and breathable summer cloths, this episode is about dressing for the occasion without roasting yourself alive in the process.Roberto covers what works, what to avoid, why “no strict dress code” does not mean “no standards”, and how to stay sharp even if week two starts feeling like Lucifer’s oven.If you’re heading to Wimbledon this year, this is your refresher guide to looking considered, comfortable and properly dressed for one of the great events of the British summer.Read the full article on the Roberto Revilla London blog.If you’re interest in personal styling or bespoke tailoring get in touch with Roberto at www.robertorevillalondon.comWimbledon style, what to wear to Wimbledon, men’s Wimbledon outfit, men’s summer style, Wimbledon dress code, men’s tailoring, summer tailoring, smart casual men, bespoke tailoring London, Tailoring Talk Magazine

Milo Ventimiglia may not be playing the most trustworthy man in Netflix’s I Will Find You, but as Hayden Payne, he’s easily the best dressed man in the show.In this audio article, Roberto Revilla takes a tailor’s eye to Milo Ventimiglia’s styling in the Harlan Coben thriller and looks at why the wardrobe works so well, not because it’s loud or obviously fashionable, but because it’s controlled, tonal, quietly expensive-looking and properly considered.This episode is really about smart casual dressing done properly.Because for a lot of successful, busy men, the question isn’t simply “what suit should I wear?” anymore. Modern life demands a wardrobe that can move between the office, client meetings, travel, lunches, dinners, weekends, Zoom calls, hotels and those deeply unhelpful invitations that say “smart casual” and expect you to decode them as if it’s obvious.Using Milo Ventimiglia’s Hayden Payne as the starting point, Roberto breaks down why fit is doing more work than most men realise, why restrained colour palettes make wardrobes easier to use, why trousers matter far more than most men give them credit for, and why quiet luxury only works when it’s based on proportion, texture and restraint rather than logos, gimmicks or expensive randomness.This isn’t about copying a Netflix character outfit by outfit. It’s about understanding why the wardrobe works and how those same principles apply to real men with real lives.Read the full article: https://www.robertorevillalondon.com/blog/milo-ventimiglia-i-will-find-you-styleRoberto Revilla London: https://www.robertorevillalondon.comFollow Tailoring Talk Magazine: https://www.youtube.com/@tailoringtalkmagazine