Bond at 50 - Designing 007

It is half a century since the film franchise for the world's best-known spy began - and to mark his heroic efforts for his country, the Barbican Centre in London is celebrating by showcasing the design and style behind James Bond.

From the villains - to the girls and gadgets - take a look around with the co-curator and Oscar-winning costume designer, Lindy Hemming.

Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style can be seen at the Barbican Centre, London, from 6 July - 5 September 2012.

Click bottom right for image details and copyright. Exhibition archive photos courtesy Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. All rights reserved.

Music by Monty Norman, Matt Monro, Shirley Bassey, Lulu, Duran Duran, Madonna, Nancy Sinatra, Rita Coolidge, Marvin Hamlisch, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Carly Simon.

Slideshow Production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 6 July 2012.

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