Possible alternative to varatos jacket

nickp

Hi all, just seen this on the reiss menswear site, under their new season stock.

https://www.reiss.com/p/suede-collared-jacket-mens-murray-in-navy/?category_id

Collared but a nice option, although hardly frugal

Cheers

Nick p

UNCLE27

Nice find.
Interesting how they chose to match it on the model with those trousers and their black sweatshirt.
Now, where did they get that idea I wonder..... B-)

007JBDCMWR

UNCLE27 wrote:

Nice find.
Interesting how they chose to match it on the model with those trousers and their black sweatshirt.
Now, where did they get that idea I wonder..... B-)

Looked at in Reiss Newcastle. Nice quality and very nice fit... Had my JV on and the chap knew of its Spectre role...

Obi Sean Kenobi

Already sold out in L and XL

007JBDCMWR

Obi Sean Kenobi wrote:

Already sold out in L and XL

If you are after one try the Reiss concession in Fenwicks Newcastle

Obi Sean Kenobi

Here is another alternative from Michael Kors:

http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?wid=226566

PPK

I got the one from Hugo Boss someone mentioned before:

http://www.flannels.com/boss-black-gathuro-bomber-jacket-696926

very nice quality. I can post some comparsion pics to the JV if someone is intrested.


Sascha -{

Obi Sean Kenobi

PPK wrote:

I got the one from Hugo Boss someone mentioned before:

http://www.flannels.com/boss-black-gathuro-bomber-jacket-696926

very nice quality. I can post some comparsion pics to the JV if someone is intrested.


Sascha -{

Yes! I'd love to see some comparison pics please!

sumner89

PPK wrote:

I got the one from Hugo Boss someone mentioned before:

http://www.flannels.com/boss-black-gathuro-bomber-jacket-696926

very nice quality. I can post some comparsion pics to the JV if someone is intrested.


Sascha -{

Yes, I mentioned this one a while back, I have it too and totally agree on the quality. I prefer it to the JV looks-wise, but thats obviously personal preference.

genericguy

That Boss jacket looks really nice, very tempted but googling throws up (literally!) this image which doesn't do it any favours:

That said I wouldn't be wearing it with a business shirt and jeans pulled up Simon Cowell style!

PPK

Here are some pics to give you a quick impression of both jackets.
I had to use artificial light (its midnight here in germany) so the colours are way off, but tomorrow i can take some better ones.

JV is left, HB right side.
i know the first pic is totally off but its just for showing the lenght of the jackets.
The JV is size S and on me it have a snug fitting, HB is 48 and is a bit wider and have a more relaxing apperance.




but let me show you some daylight pics tomorrow -{

DJ007

FLATSEVEN Mens Zip up Faux Suede Classic Baseball Bomber Varsity Jacket (VSJ301) Navy, L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ORRKRNW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_CuL2vbP8Q3A2W

Enjoying Death

I bought the following jacket a couple of months back during a summer sale. Paid less than $80 for it. You can still purchase it for $149.00 on their website.

http://www.danier.com/bridger-textured-leather-moto-/d/2732

PPK

Here are some better pics. I hope this works for you to get a good impression of both jackets

HB one is a bit darker


JV (S)


HB (48)





Sascha

Bond_James_Bond

http://www.johnvarvatos.com/suede-racer-jacket/L855R1L-Y668.html?dwvar_L855R1L-Y668_color=405#utm_term=CLOTHING&trk_msg=G850NHN0BKPKHCNONRSUGMEQUC&trk_module=wel&utm_campaign=Welcome+Series&utm_medium=Email&trk_contact=E2NV3H9J1K0IG64UC7ULHC3HCG&utm_source=Listrak&utm_content=Welcome-Message-1-Footer&start=1

John Varvatos now stating on their site that the Suede Racer will be made available again in October. It also now references James Bond in the item description.

genericguy

Thanks for that PPK, I took the plunge and ordered the Boss one yesterday.
Signature menswear offered free shipping so went for them.
I see Boss also do a beige version that is around £330 in the sales and looks quite similar to the Morocco jacket (and much nicer than the Matchless one appearing today!)

Sir Miles

Bond_James_Bond wrote:

http://www.johnvarvatos.com/suede-racer-jacket/L855R1L-Y668.html?dwvar_L855R1L-Y668_color=405#utm_term=CLOTHING&trk_msg=G850NHN0BKPKHCNONRSUGMEQUC&trk_module=wel&utm_campaign=Welcome+Series&utm_medium=Email&trk_contact=E2NV3H9J1K0IG64UC7ULHC3HCG&utm_source=Listrak&utm_content=Welcome-Message-1-Footer&start=1

John Varvatos now stating on their site that the Suede Racer will be made available again in October. It also now references James Bond in the item description.

The description mentions it as "double agent approved" )

They need to sort that typo out

thelordflasheart

I had a feeling that Zara would have something similar for the fall:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/new-in/man/view-all/-c758514p2880560.html

The quality of their clothes can sometimes be quite good; based on the price this may be one of their more quality items. Curious to see it IRL.

Westward_Drift

thelordflasheart wrote:

I had a feeling that Zara would have something similar for the fall:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/new-in/man/view-all/-c758514p2880560.html

The quality of their clothes can sometimes be quite good; based on the price this may be one of their more quality items. Curious to see it IRL.

So far the US website just lists size medium. Why am I not surprised the web pics pair the jacket with a turtleneck sweater? I may stop in at Zara next week to compare it to my JV.

Obi Sean Kenobi

The U.S. Site is sold out in XL.

Anyone in the UK willing to buy and ship me an XL version from the UK Zara site? I'd be willing to cover all costs and fees.

Thanks, Sean

Sir Miles

thelordflasheart wrote:

I had a feeling that Zara would have something similar for the fall:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/new-in/man/view-all/-c758514p2880560.html

The quality of their clothes can sometimes be quite good; based on the price this may be one of their more quality items. Curious to see it IRL.

I went into my local Zara today to look for that...it wasn't in...I'm not sure if it's in any store just yet !
They had a similar one in...though...this one....I realise it's not the same, but it was well made and fitted very well - so hopefully it bodes well for the other one... -{

Anybody had any luck with the other Zara jacket ?

Westward_Drift

The US website shows it isn't in any store near San Francisco. I guess It hasn't reached the stores yet.

Sir Miles, I was looking for a suede trucker jacket, so I'll check out the Zara. Thanks.

manc_bond

I checked the Zara store in the Trafford Centre today, but no sign of the blue jacket.

Sir Miles wrote:

thelordflasheart wrote:

I had a feeling that Zara would have something similar for the fall:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/new-in/man/view-all/-c758514p2880560.html

The quality of their clothes can sometimes be quite good; based on the price this may be one of their more quality items. Curious to see it IRL.

I went into my local Zara today to look for that...it wasn't in...I'm not sure if it's in any store just yet !
They had a similar one in...though...this one....I realise it's not the same, but it was well made and fitted very well - so hopefully it bodes well for the other one... -{

Anybody had any luck with the other Zara jacket ?

Sir Miles

manc_bond wrote:

I checked the Zara store in the Trafford Centre today, but no sign of the blue jacket

Yes...I tried the Zara website for stores in my area that may have had it in...nothing for Manchester...or even London !

Vandrell

They had it in my local zara. Nice cheap alternative at the price. Not as good quality as the Reiss

Sir Miles

Vandrell wrote:

They had it in my local zara. Nice cheap alternative at the price. Not as good quality as the Reiss

I don't suppose you got any pictures of it ?

You seem to be very lucky in finding it...even the Zara website said that it isn't in any store in London...they need to update their site :v

Vandrell

My wife is dragging me out on monday, i'll take a look and get some pics. I am sure it is the same one.

James Brosnan

Yeah, the Zara is pig leather, so its different than suede, but has a suede like quality to it. I hope they get some more in stock though because it is a damn good alternative for the price. Couldn't find it in stock in my neck of the woods either.

Stirling

Sir Miles wrote:

You seem to be very lucky in finding it...even the Zara website said that it isn't in any store in London...they need to update their site :v

The in store stock system seems fairly dreadful. They do have M's in London/Manchester/Birmingham. No other sizes showing for me.


I should say in my experience pig and goat suede/leather are the opposite ends of the spectrum, goat being very light and thin with a much 'deeper' look. Though for that money one can hardly complain -{

I'm sure Terry wears a very similar suede Harrington in one of the early seasons of Minder, pretty cool in my book

007JBDCMWR

Obi Sean Kenobi wrote:

The U.S. Site is sold out in XL.

Anyone in the UK willing to buy and ship me an XL version from the UK Zara site? I'd be willing to cover all costs and fees.

Thanks, Sean

XL on its way to me, then to you Sean... M

lippe

I had a look at the Zara edition in store today. Pretty generic and wasn't too impressed with the quality. It's an okay quality / price mix, but I'd be waiting to see what other labels release in their Autumn collections (and what the 'inspired by' Bond designers offer). Overall the jacket is a pretty generic style and going to be readily available from quite a few places.