LIFE. November 6, 1964

Knowing my penchant for the classic Bond movies (1962-2002), a buddy brought me back this little gem from the Clunes Writers Festival. An original edition of LIFE magazine from November 1964, featuring the iconic Bond "Golden Girl" Shirley Eaton on the cover.

Goldfinger (1964) is number 3 in the original series of 20 films, and was the first to encompass the complete classic Bond formula.  IMHO it's one of Connery's best, and one of my favorites in the series.

Top Right: Cover, from Google images (my photo wasn't good enough),
Above: The Goldfinger article pages from my copy of the mag. Thanks DJ :)

Takin' care of business, 60s style

Vintage suit hat-trick! Been on a lucky streak of late with vintage suits. Without trying I now have a set covering the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Found this business suit by HyTone of Melbourne at Joyce's Junkatique (38 Main Rd) for $25. Dating from around 1960 it's straight out of Mad Men. Given the trend back to 60's style narrow lapels over the past few years, this is one vintage outfit I can actually wear to work.

The narrow tie was also a nice $3 pick-up from last year, late 50s/early 60s silk featuring a bullfight scene. While I don't support bullfighting in any way, it's still an interesting artifact of the time.

Above right: c1960, Grey pure wool 3 button business suit by HyTone of Melbourne. The quality of your average modern off-the-rack suit doesn't compare to this 50yo classic.


Above left: HyTone suit label.
Above right: Late50s/early60s Bullfighter scene silk tie by "Cresta Cravat" marked "Rhodia - Woven in France".