Tomorrow Never Dies

Check out the most recent post on my favorite blog, The Suits of James Bond, about the button one suit worn by the henchman Stamper in the 1997 James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies.  Although in my personal opinion, the suit’s cons outweigh its pros, it’s noteworthy for two reasons: its undeniable uniqueness, and its suitability to the character.  Kudos to costume designer Lindy Hemming for putting so much thought into the suit of a minor Bond villain. 

Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke

In honor of Mary Tyler Moore, who died this week at age 80, yesterday's post on one my favorite blogs, Ivy Style, showcased various 1960's styles worn on The Dick Van Dyke Show, including the button one suit. 

60's Black/Off-white Check Sport Coat

Front button style: button one

Button stance: classic (buttons at natural waist; I prefer a lower button stance, but this jacket was meant to be worn with pants at the natural waist, so it makes sense)
Button color: off-white (so it almost blends into the jacket rather than contrasting with it, as black would)

Jacket length: short

Sleeve length: short

Front darts: none (almost no waist suppression)

Lapel width: thin
Lapel style: notch
Notch shape: half-clover (straight on top, curved on bottom)
Notch height: classic
Chest pocket: none (perhaps the jacket's most minimalist touch, more so than the one button)

Color: black and off-white
Pattern: check (Does anyone have a more precise name for this check pattern? I've had two suggestions: "gingham" and simply "check".) 

Jetted or patch pockets: jetted
Straight or hacking (angled): hacking
Flapped or flapless: flapped
Flap height: short

Sleeve button style: button one
Button size: large (same size as the front button)

Vent style: double vents
Vent height: short (5")

Shoulder: somewhat padded and slightly extended (the only negative and element that's inconsistent with both the jacket's overall minimalism and the 60's American style)

Country of manufacture: USA

Anyone ever heard of this shop?

Age verdict based on all the above evidence: mid-1960's