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La Perla "Grigioperla" blue swimming trunks
La Perla Grigioperla Lodato
photo © La Perla
Daniel Craig wearing the blue La Perla Grigio Perla swimming trunks
photo © 2006 Sony Pictures
Screenshot of the La Perla website, showing the La Perla trunks and bikini
photo © La Perla
Most women will still remember the scene from Casino Royale where James Bond emerges from the sea in his blue trunks. Daniel Craig's famous blue swimsuit from Casino Royale is a La Perla Grigioperla Lodato from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection.
The trunks have been flying off the shelves since the first publicity shots from Casino Royale showing a toned Craig emerging from the sea wearing a pair received wide publicity.
These famous trunks are not available anymore online or in stores, except sometimes on eBay.
La Perla later released the similar Alberti and Maurilio models, but those are currently also impossible to find.
Alternative
You can find affordable alternatives, for example these Coofandy Swim Trunks available on Amazon for $19.99.
These shorts are less tight than the La Perlas, but still quite short. It has zipper pockets and a draw string. I just purchased a pair myself. They are made in China, from a light polyester and spandex, but for this price you have a very decent pair of swim shorts similar to Bond's briefs that is also easier to wear (not as 'revealing').
Another model from Coofandy are these elastic swim briefs in Sky Blue and Navy Classic ($19.98) that are just as tight fitting as the La Perlas and have similar dark blue lines on the sides, check it out here. (I don't have these myself yet so can't comment on the quality).
Magnoli Clothiers has created an accurate replica of the LaPerla shorts, which are available on eBay for $43.
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In the same film, Solange (Caterina Murino) wears a green La Perla bikini.
About La Perla
Sophisticated, luxurious and expensive, La Perla's beautiful lingerie has been worn by actresses and celebrities. The company's pieces have even become highly prized as collectables. La Perla currently sells mostly women's lingerie. Visit the website and online store on LaPerla.com
Other James Bond swim shorts
The Orlebar Brown Setter swimshorts worn by James Bond in SkyFall (2012) have a similar color, Sky blue, to the La Perla swimshorts, and have been popular ever since the release of the film, even though they only appear in the main promotion photo and briefly in the film itself.
The blue color might be inspired by the original Jantzen swim shorts worn by Bond in the early Bond films.
In 2013, Sunspel released a pair of light blue swim shorts directly inspired by the Jantzen shorts, also in the light blue color, and designed in collaboration with costume designer Lindy Hemming, who was also responsible for the costume design in Casino Royale.
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hi there im selling a brand new pair of la perla trunks with tags and zipped pouch they came in medium never worn.anyone interested email me at jonathanmcmanus1@hotmail.co.uk extremly hard to come by now especialy brand new with tags turning into rare item
my email address is inverd@hotmail.com
i missed the ones on ebay! i am looking for a medium. 262 210 2976 is my cell also. thanks
I got a pair of XL trunks, same as in the movie. Sadly they are too lrage for me. I got 33 inch waist.
I think they would be perfect for someone with 34-36 in waist.
I'd love to get a hold of medium size.
I can sell mine if you want them, wore only twice.
Forgot to mention my e-mail : west7897@hotmail.com
I'm very interested in a pair of these! I'm going on a cruise early next year, and would love to have a pair of these along with me. I have a size 31" waist, so if anyone is selling a pair, please let me know! Much appreciated,
William
coloram17@gmail.com
Hi
I have one pair of medium unworn genuine la perla bond shorts, still with tags and bag!
Would fit a 30-32 waist
rossdicarlo at yahoo.co.uk
looking for a size large myself
I would love to buy a pair of these if anyone has a pair of new ones size 32 waist.
I would love to buy for chrismas a pair of these pair of new ones size 28 or 29 waist.
JST TO LET EVERYONE KNOW IVE PLACED A BRAND NEW PAIR OF LARGE LA PERLA SWIM SHORTS ON EBAY BIDDING ENDS IN 7 DAYS
its just a very cool,great swimsuit, if it was $50 i would get one.if you run a special please let me know.
james thomas phillips
ross, if you've got any more details, I might be interested in buying them off you... How much? How come you're selling?
hello im selling a pair of la perla swim shorts large they would fit waist between 31 to 34inch they are brand new with tags and original package they are rare item im looking for 300pound for them but will consider other offers email me at jonathanmcmanus1@hotmail.co.uk
I have a pair in large im looking to sell- only worn a hand full of times but never really my cup of tea. Exact shorts- can send pics easily.
Contact me if you're interested
Thanks
David
daviefalconer7@gmail.com
GrigioPerla just started shipping this style in a range of colors for the new season. It is called "Maurilio" and absolutely amazing.
For the first time since the Lodato, they are offering the Baby Blue/Navy Blue color combination again.
Check it out and more GrigioPerla swimwear at the link above.
Just got a pair of the Maurilio's from International Jock, and they look almost idenitical to the Lodato's. I'm a 31-inch waist and got them in size L (32-24). They fit perfectly!
They are available on ebay now! Size XL.
Can somebody tell me how long the legs measure on your model (small and large sizes)? Not the length of the trunks but the perimeter AROUND the leg
Thanks!
You know what's so annoying, I've been looking high and low for these (small) since the film came out and I know there are loads of guys out there with a pair. There just sitting there on a mannequin in their fucking James Bond collection and THEY DONT EVEN WEAR THEM! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Just bought a pair at this place:https://www.hisroom.com/Grigioperla-9559-Maurilio-Trunk-Swimwear.shtml
Full inventory for this style in a range of colors for the new season. It is called "Maurilio" and absolutely amazing.
For the first time since the Lodato, they are offering the Baby Blue/Navy Blue color combination again.
Check it out and more GrigioPerla swimwear at the link above.
Hi! I want to buy a swimming blue la perla grigiolaperla size P.
How a can buy?
Greetings,
From Brazil
Miguel
When I first saw this in the movies,..I had to have it. I love the fit of this!
Can anyone give me some sizing help for the maurilio? I have exactly a 32 inch waist (or slightly below waist, where I would wear them). What size would be better medium or large
GrigioPerla just started shipping this style in a range of colors for the new season. It is called "Parigamba" and absolutely amazing.
Check it out and more GrigioPerla swimwear at the link above.
Does anyone know of these international jocks are selling the real thing or are they imitation of la perla ? The swimsuits are not exactly the same
International jocks selling the real thing, except it's slightly different from what Daniel Graig wore in the movie.
The original ones were out of production for a while and now they are making this style.
I still have a pair of XL from long time ago when I was able to snatch the original ones.
Hi chaps. I've listed a pair of these on ebay (UK). Size L BNWT. Finishes Sunday 4th Dec. Hopefully will go to someone who will appreciate them...
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