Meet the Aussie designer behind the new Bond Girl's stunning gown

Meet the Aussie designer behind the new Bond Girl's stunning gown
Meet the Aussie designer behind the new Bond Girl's stunning gown

Cuban actress Ana de Armas is the latest Bond Girl to thrill fans in the new 007 blockbuster, No Time to Die

And Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo was one of the lucky few to dress the stunning star in the hit movie.

In one action scene Ana, 33, slips into a plunging and backless silk gown by Lo Sordo, worth a cool $1,790.  

Cuban actress Ana de Armas is the latest Bond Girl to thrill fans in the new 007 sequel, No Time to Die , and Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo was one of the lucky designers to dress the stunning star in the hit film

Cuban actress Ana de Armas is the latest Bond Girl to thrill fans in the new 007 sequel, No Time to Die , and Australian designer Michael Lo Sordo was one of the lucky designers to dress the stunning star in the hit film

Lo Sordo is the very first Aussie designer to create a gown for a Bond film.  

In true 007 style, he was first approached two years ago by American costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb to create a dress for a 'mysterious project' - with the name of the film and the actress kept under wraps at the time. 

Lo Sordo went on to create a total of 10 identical dresses to be used for filming and various action sequences. 

What a feat: Michael is the first Australian designer to create a gown for a Bond film. He is pictured with model Charlee Fraser, who wore the frock at the Sydney premiere earlier this week. It retails for $1,790

What a feat: Michael is the first Australian designer to create a gown for a Bond film. He is pictured with model Charlee Fraser, who wore the frock at the Sydney premiere earlier this week. It retails for $1,790

Top secret: In true 007 style, he was first approached two years ago by American costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb to create a dress for a 'mysterious project' - with the name of the film and the actress kept under wraps at the time

Top secret: In true 007 style, he was first approached two years ago by American costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb to create a dress for a 'mysterious project' - with the name of the film and the actress kept under wraps at the time

He said it took around six months to 'get the perfect fit' for Ana and the scene - although he never got to meet the actress in real life.

Fittings took place via Skype between London and Sydney and only Ana's measurements were sent to Michael. 

It was only in August this year that Lo Sordo found out the dress would feature in the Bond film, which is Daniel Craig's last run as

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