Orlebar Brown, the British luxury fashion brand best known for its premium resortwear, and James Bond have been closely linked for years. Previous collaborations have ranged from modern reinterpretations of outfits worn by Bond and his adversaries to more overtly collectible pieces featuring artwork, logos and imagery drawn directly from the films.
With 007 First Light, however, the partnership enters new territory. The collection takes the young Bond introduced in the game as its starting point, while incorporating visual references that span multiple eras of the franchise.
Helping guide the project was Costume Designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb, who served as Costume Designer on No Time to Die, the film that marked Daniel Craig’s final appearance as James Bond. Beyond the Bond franchise, her credits include productions such as The Creator, Steve Jobs and American Made. For 007 First Light, Larlarb played a key role in shaping Bond’s wardrobe, making her involvement in the collection a natural extension of the game’s visual identity.
The Casino Royale-Inspired Maitan Linen Shirt
The Maitan Linen Carnival shirt alongside its appearance in 007 First Light. The design draws inspiration from the parkour sequence in Casino Royale (2006) through cravat and tie-inspired motifs. Sources: IO Interactive, Orlebar Brown, EON Productions / MGM (Casino Royale, 2006)
One of the most eye-catching pieces in the collection is the Maitan Linen Carnival shirt. The design was inspired by the famous parkour sequence from Casino Royale, though not in the way many fans might expect.
Rather than recreating Bond’s costume directly, the shirt incorporates an Orlebar Brown in-house print built around cravat and tie motifs. The result is a vibrant pattern that reinterprets visual elements of one of the most memorable action sequences of the Daniel Craig era.
Fans of 007 First Light may immediately recognize the design from Bond’s visit to Aleph. Interestingly, the retail version is not an exact replica of the in-game shirt. A closer look reveals subtle differences in the pattern layout, particularly around the collar and the transition into the concealed button placket. The overall look remains very similar, but the final garment appears to be an adaptation rather than a one-to-one recreation of the version seen in the game.
Constructed from lightweight linen and featuring a relaxed fit with a Capri collar, the shirt combines a bold pattern with a silhouette that remains distinctly Bond-inspired.
Alongside the vibrant Vermillion edition, Orlebar Brown also offers the design in a darker colourway called Night Iris. While retaining the same silhouette, the deep navy palette gives the shirt a more understated and evening-oriented character.
Both versions retail for €418/£345.
Bond Off Duty: The Towelling Maitan Shirt
While Bond is often associated with tuxedos, the collection’s towelling Maitan shirt draws inspiration from the character’s off-duty moments. Created specifically for 007 First Light, it recalls the beaches, resorts and coastal settings that have been a recurring part of Bond’s adventures since the earliest films.
Made from exceptionally soft Italian-knitted cotton towelling, the shirt combines a relaxed fit with a Capri collar and short sleeves. Its resort-inspired design stands in clear contrast to the tailored evening wear more commonly associated with 007.
One particularly interesting detail comes from Larlarb herself. During the design process, she requested subtle pink accents for the safari-inspired look, adding a softer and more contemporary touch to the design. For long-time Bond fans, the colour choice may bring to mind the pink shirts worn by Sean Connery in Thunderball, another reminder that Bond’s wardrobe has never been limited to black tie.
The shirt also bears a strong resemblance to the outfit Bond wears at The Pearl Resort, a tropical retreat in Vietnam featured in 007 First Light. While the connection is easy to spot, the two versions are not identical. Bond’s in-game shirt features a subtle vertical pattern of broken stripes, whereas the Orlebar Brown version relies on the texture of its towelling fabric rather than a printed or woven motif. A particularly elegant connection to The Pearl Resort can be found in Orlebar Brown’s use of branded imitation mother-of-pearl buttons.
The shirt retails for €345/£295.
A Naval Tribute Hidden in the Setter Swim Shorts
The collection’s swimwear is represented by a special edition of Orlebar Brown’s signature Setter model. The tailored swim shorts appear in 007 First Light as part of Bond’s wardrobe at The Pearl Resort in Vietnam, where they are paired with the pink Maitan shirt discussed above.
While the shorts fit naturally into the tropical resort setting, they also contain a deeper connection to Bond’s origins. Before joining the 00 Section, Bond begins 007 First Light as an officer in the Royal Navy, a part of his background that plays a central role in the game’s opening chapters.
That naval heritage is reflected in the shorts’ distinctive side stripe. The design draws inspiration from the diagonal naval-style tie worn by Roger Moore’s Bond in Live and Let Die, linking the young Bond of 007 First Light with one of the franchise’s classic cinematic interpretations.
The swim shorts retail for €345/£295.
Beyond the Light Dev Diary Returns
More information about the collaboration is expected in the upcoming fifth episode of the Beyond the Light developer diary series. The episode will feature Trevor Hardy, Chief Marketing Officer of Orlebar Brown, discussing the ideas behind the collaboration with 007 First Light.
Source:
OrlebarBrown.com – 007 First Light Maitan Linen
