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If James Bond had worn the V007 bulletproof vest from VEST PARIS, you can bet some of his films would have been a lot shorter. Fewer thrilling car chases, fewer desperate stunts... and a lot fewer bloody shirts.
At the VEST PARIS editorial office, we had fun reenacting some of the most famous James Bond scenes, iconic scenes where agent 007 would have done well to swap his tuxedo for our (aptly named) V007 bulletproof jacket.
Skyfall: A train, a sniper and a very useful V007 jacket
In Skyfall , Bond fights on a speeding train, a classic. But this time, no luck, Moneypenny misaimed and accidentally shot our hero, sending him plummeting into a freezing river. A major blow to British intelligence.
But if Bond had been wearing the V007, its bulletproof and stab-resistant protection would have absorbed the impact. Instead of ending up in "disappear for months" mode, he would have gotten up, a little groggy but impeccable, and simply raised an eyebrow at Moneypenny before getting back on the train. Elegant and efficient.
Goldfinger: Dr. No's laser? A detail
In one of the saga's most iconic moments, Bond finds himself strapped to a metal table, with a laser threatening to give him far too radical a permanent hair removal. "Do you expect me to talk?" he asks stoically. "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."
Except that with the V007, no laser penetrates our ultra-light and undetectable bulletproof technology. Thanks, Protecop! Bond would have waited calmly, feigning anxiety, then gotten up as if nothing had happened, under Goldfinger's stunned gaze. "Not today, after all," he would have said before knocking his opponent out with a gloved backhand.
Casino Royale: Bond in better shape after torture
In Casino Royale , Bond finds himself captured and tortured by Le Chiffre. Strapped to a chair, he undergoes a treatment that is, to say the least, uncomfortable.
With V007, the scene would have been very different. Rather than being shirtless and vulnerable, he would have kept his bulletproof vest on, making the blows delivered much less effective. The result: less pain and a faster counterattack against his torturer.
The Spy Who Loved Me: A Much More Serene Underwater Shootout
In this classic, Bond finds himself under a hail of bullets during an underwater battle. Although he is particularly agile, he still ends up exposed.
With the V007, he would have taken the bullets without flinching, which would have given him plenty of time to neutralize his attackers, all without creasing his impeccable suit.
Spectre: Shooting at the enemy base
In Spectre , Bond enters Blofeld's base and quickly finds himself under heavy fire from his enemies. He must take cover and use surgical precision to escape.
Had he worn the V007 jacket, he would have been able to advance with more confidence, knowing that the bullets stopped by the jacket would have given him time to retaliate with his legendary elegance.
GoldenEye: When a jacket makes all the difference
In GoldenEye , Bond is targeted in a warehouse by his old friend Alec Trevelyan. Had he had the V007, he could have faced his opponent with a clear advantage, absorbing the shots before gaining the upper hand in the final duel.
Verdict: James Bond + V007 = a winning combo
Sure, we love Bond for his insane stunts and his knack for getting out of the worst situations. But we have to admit that with a jacket as sophisticated as the V007 from VEST PARIS, the secret agent would have saved himself a lot of hospital stays (and ruined suits).
So, gentlemen of MI6, if you're reading this: it's time to equip your best agent with the V007. After all, even James Bond deserves a little comfort and security.
And you, dear readers, if a 00 agent deserves this ultimate protection, why not you?