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26th Jan 2015

Looking sharp and keeping your enemies close: JOE’s 5 steps to being a modern secret agent

It's not just gadgets and Martinis anymore...

JOE

Being a secret agent isn’t what it used to be… it’s so much more now.

Do you think a life of espionage is for you? Of course you do, but you’d never tell us, because you’re already one step ahead of the game.

Clever, very clever…

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To celebrate the release of the fantastic Kingsman: The Secret Service, JOE has decided to put together our essential guide to becoming a modern secret agent.

Look Sharp

There’s no denying that the suit is a modern gentleman’s armour, so looking your best is the first step to becoming a great secret agent.

Kingsman have collaborated with retailers Mr Porter to put together a collection that’s so bloody cool that JOE almost swapped our trademark Traxedo for one of their suits… almost.

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Be weather ready

If you’re going to be an international man of mystery then you better be prepared for any weather that comes your way.

That could be rain, hail or, of course, bullets.

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Open your mind

As an international spy you will realise that things aren’t always as they seem.

For instance, a well-dressed guy who looks suspiciously like Mr Darcy from Bridget Jones’ Diary may hold the key to a weapons room at his fingertips.

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Keep your enemies close

When your enemies look like this, you shouldn’t be too hard pushed to keep them close.

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Granted, you should probably consider the fact that she is a blood-thirsty killer who is the side-kick of a genius psychopath before you get “too close.”

Manners maketh the man

Only the cream of the crop make it as Kingsmen, so remember, manners maketh the man…

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Kingsman: The Secret Service hits cinemas on January 29.

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