Any recommendations on an inexpensive ( < 500USD) alternative to the Levi's jacket or the Barbour?
I recommend the Wested Leather Indiana Jones Last Crusade Jacket. It's already per-distressed but you can easily add to that too. A quality jacket and excellent value for money!!
I applaud your efforts in finding something that works for you. However, it is nowhere near the right style. The Levis is a halfbelt design that is cut to be a close fit. It also has slash pockets, a smaller collar and straps near the cuff to tighten the opening. The Wested Last Crusade is a baggier cut that has larger armhole opening, patch pockets with large flaps and a large collar.
I think the Strafford Camlin boots have been mentioned here already and the conclusion was that they were too light in colour, well, i thought i would post a couple of pics of my pair that have been polished with black shoe polish (the lighting in my pictures doesn't actually represent just how dark these now are) and they look much closer to the Islays now.
I also added some more substantial laces as the ones that come with them are very thin and just don't look right.
Any recommendations on an inexpensive ( < 500USD) alternative to the Levi's jacket or the Barbour?
I recommend the Wested Leather Indiana Jones Last Crusade Jacket. It's already per-distressed but you can easily add to that too. A quality jacket and excellent value for money!!
I applaud your efforts in finding something that works for you. However, it is nowhere near the right style. The Levis is a halfbelt design that is cut to be a close fit. It also has slash pockets, a smaller collar and straps near the cuff to tighten the opening. The Wested Last Crusade is a baggier cut that has larger armhole opening, patch pockets with large flaps and a large collar.
Hope this is a help to those that need a budget version of the LVC.
I agree with all of that and the Filmjackets version is certainly much closer to the design of the Levi's jacket.
The Wested jacket still gives a pre-distressed 30s bomber jacket style and is excellent quality and value.
I picked up the "close enough" wingtip boots at JCP today because I couldn't get order to go through online. Good thing, too, because they run very big. Had to get a full size smaller than usual so keep in mind if you order online. Highly recommended.
Looked at the JCP boot yesterday but as stated above, they are at least 1-2 sizes to large. So size down if ordering. For me, because of the massive down size (2 for me), it affected the fit of the shoe. On the heal (loose) and a tigher feel on the foot. While I know the leather would stretch for my foot width, the heal could not be adjusted, It was a shame because I had a $10 off coupon making this a great deal.
DSW boot has a more accurate color, sizing and feel. Overall more confortable with the added padding. Downside is that the leather is not smooth but distressed.
Hope this help out folks with my IP observations. I went with the DSW version.
the zara shirt, is gone,, the H&M shirt cant be found,
does anyone hav a good alternative,, i saw a comment about the Ted Baker shirt, ive bought one, but would love to see if anyone has found something very close,
the zara shirt, is gone,, the H&M shirt cant be found,
does anyone hav a good alternative,, i saw a comment about the Ted Baker shirt, ive bought one, but would love to see if anyone has found something very close,
the zara shirt, is gone,, the H&M shirt cant be found,
does anyone hav a good alternative,, i saw a comment about the Ted Baker shirt, ive bought one, but would love to see if anyone has found something very close,
Are you uk based? My local H and M has them.
i am but im working in afghanistan and not home again till end of jan. my fear is that shops will change the stock to winter items by then, and ill not get one, ive checked on line and they are not available on the online shop. boohoo
the zara shirt, is gone,, the H&M shirt cant be found,
does anyone hav a good alternative,, i saw a comment about the Ted Baker shirt, ive bought one, but would love to see if anyone has found something very close,
Are you uk based? My local H and M has them.
i am but im working in afghanistan and not home again till end of jan. my fear is that shops will change the stock to winter items by then, and ill not get one, ive checked on line and they are not available on the online shop. boohoo
i am but im working in afghanistan and not home again till end of jan. my fear is that shops will change the stock to winter items by then, and ill not get one, ive checked on line and they are not available on the online shop. boohoo
I have two pairs of those Kurt Geiger boots - one pair in tan and a pair in dark brown. They look great and are some of the most comfortable boots I've ever had! Highy recommended!
NMS
Would you say the dark brown is more to the Skyfall style than the tan one?
I would yes. The Skyfall ones are somewhere between the two but probably a bit nearer the dark brown rather than the tan.
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I applaud your efforts in finding something that works for you. However, it is nowhere near the right style. The Levis is a halfbelt design that is cut to be a close fit. It also has slash pockets, a smaller collar and straps near the cuff to tighten the opening. The Wested Last Crusade is a baggier cut that has larger armhole opening, patch pockets with large flaps and a large collar.
Taking this all into consideration, you can go this route - http://www.filmjackets.com/ecommerce/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_4&products_id=31 Although this jacket is not entirely accurate to the Levis, it is miles ahead of the Wested. Another option is to search ebay for a 30-40's vintage halfbelt jacket.
Hope this is a help to those that need a budget version of the LVC.
a levi alternative... type in vintage horsehide jacket.. on ebay. great alternatives
I agree with all of that and the Filmjackets version is certainly much closer to the design of the Levi's jacket.
The Wested jacket still gives a pre-distressed 30s bomber jacket style and is excellent quality and value.
Looked at the JCP boot yesterday but as stated above, they are at least 1-2 sizes to large. So size down if ordering. For me, because of the massive down size (2 for me), it affected the fit of the shoe. On the heal (loose) and a tigher feel on the foot. While I know the leather would stretch for my foot width, the heal could not be adjusted, It was a shame because I had a $10 off coupon making this a great deal.
DSW boot has a more accurate color, sizing and feel. Overall more confortable with the added padding. Downside is that the leather is not smooth but distressed.
Hope this help out folks with my IP observations. I went with the DSW version.
Thanks for the great info. Very thorough!
Bond on a Budget
I actually prefer these to the Islay's in terms of both looks & practicality.
www.triads.co.uk/triads-mens-c1/footwear-c24/boots-c212/fred-calf-grain-brown-brogue-boot-commando-sole-p57823
does anyone hav a good alternative,, i saw a comment about the Ted Baker shirt, ive bought one, but would love to see if anyone has found something very close,
http://www.tkmaxx.com/jumpers+hoodies/black-wool-jumper/invt/48500075/&bklist=icat,4,shop,21,4801
(maybe not exact model used but a very nice piece at a very nice price!)
Oh and it says wash at 40, please don't they're not machine washable!
http://www.tkmaxx.com/new-in-mens-clothing/blue-knitted-jumper/invt/48589737/&bklist=icat,4,shop,21,4801
What a price for these!
Are you uk based? My local H and M has them.
i am but im working in afghanistan and not home again till end of jan. my fear is that shops will change the stock to winter items by then, and ill not get one, ive checked on line and they are not available on the online shop. boohoo
HELP.......
Ok, I'll try.
What size?
ill PM you mate,,
have tried all my local ones.
are you?
I would yes. The Skyfall ones are somewhere between the two but probably a bit nearer the dark brown rather than the tan.
NMS
Jon,
My local H&M had a size small last Saturday. I'm popping back into town tomorrow, so I'll have a look for you also, if you want?
Cheers,
Mark
No worries, happy to help.
Hi Jon,
H&M shirt wanted in size small. Done!
PM me your details and how to sort out payment/postage etc.
Cheers,
Mark
Hi Mark
thank you .. PM sent
http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33056&storeId=12555&productId=6325970&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207181&parent_categoryId=207169&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[261031|207181]&noOfRefinements=1
Same brand, same color, slighlty slimmer fit.
http://www.next.co.uk/x502428s1
Next IMO do some of the nicest quality, reaonbly priced trousers and jeans in the UK.
(Their tops and knitwear are rubbish however).
http://www.hm.com/gb/product/02267?article=02267-A
I have one of these and think it's a great alternative to the Barbour 'Lodge' jacket
http://www.next.co.uk/x50448s5#848452x50