Another great post. I was wondering if any alternatives have surfaced for the Bond 25 Vuarnets, or any tips on what to look for to help the search? Is there a name for that particular type of glasses? 8-)
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A bit of a curveball on the Wayfarers, how about the Magnoli Elwood glasses as alternatives to the Cool Rays? I have these and think they're very nice for the cost and are just a little different to the Ray Bans that ALL of my friends wear.
Ornothologist: I honestly haven't started looking for Vuarnet alternatives. But it's a pretty common shape. Usually on the sunglass websites, it would be considered a "square" frame shape.
Hold Command: Elwoods could definitely work. I actually thought about adding them, but I thought the Wayfarer 2 came closer. Just personal opinion.
Now that it's looking like the C&J Highburys are coming back for Bond 25, I've updated the post on alternatives for the shoes:
Ornothologist: I honestly haven't started looking for Vuarnet alternatives. But it's a pretty common shape. Usually on the sunglass websites, it would be considered a "square" frame shape.
Hold Command: Elwoods could definitely work. I actually thought about adding them, but I thought the Wayfarer 2 came closer. Just personal opinion.
Now that it's looking like the C&J Highburys are coming back for Bond 25, I've updated the post on alternatives for the shoes:
Ornothologist: I honestly haven't started looking for Vuarnet alternatives. But it's a pretty common shape. Usually on the sunglass websites, it would be considered a "square" frame shape.
Hold Command: Elwoods could definitely work. I actually thought about adding them, but I thought the Wayfarer 2 came closer. Just personal opinion.
Now that it's looking like the C&J Highburys are coming back for Bond 25, I've updated the post on alternatives for the shoes:
That is a great look armenianmovieman. And you could use the CR white Jack Purcells instead of the Chucks. Reynold's stylist has a good Instagram account. Fun to follow it for inspiration!
New post! Here's the 2nd part of the Daniel Craig Omegas alternatives:
Great post as usual. I had a couple thoughts. How about a ways to wear the navy blazer in a style of each bond actor? You could do a Moore, a Connery, lazenby, but also an interpretation of the later actors style. Perhaps Daltons ltk shirt jacket replaced with blazer, pierce would be pretty easy, and Craig's could be unstructured and most casual.
Another post could deal with a bond warm weather capsule wardrobe. Maybe an odd jacket, polo, linen pants, etc and a pair of loafers, chukkas, and espadrilles, then you could make several outfits pairing the items we all may already have into different scenArios? Just something that popped into my head. Thanks for listening! Chris
lotusguy2001 and The Red Kind: I did a series of posts on the Bond blazers a couple of years ago. I really need to update those, but they're still on the site. And the idea of 4 Ways to Wear It for the blazers is great! I'll try and work on something like that for August! I'm already working on a "Bond Summer Essentials" kind of guide for July. I wanted to get the posts on the individual pieces published first.
Sounds good, I've seen the blazer posts -
and enjoyed them. Always thought it was an obvious ways to wear topic and each bond actors style could be addressed.
The summer thing just made me think of all the bond inspired pieces I have that could be mixed together. Linen trousers, polos and Terry shirts, chinos, etc and if one just had several pieces they could have a functional stylish bond inspired warm weather wardrobe. I look forward to seeing your take. Chris
John, I love the site as well and wonder if you would attempt another deep dive into the dressing gowns (robes) of James Bond. I'm particularly interested in the two he wears in Casino Royale.
Working on lots of new content for this month: the Bond 25 glen check suit, Bond summer wardrobe essentials (as suggested by lotusguy2001), the Man's Guide to Buying Lingerie for his Bond Girl (seriously ), some guest posts, a new 4 ways to wear it. Let me know if there's a particular item you want me to keep an eye out for.
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Great! I'll have to see if I can find a photo of them online.
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I can confirm that they are definitely a dark navy blue. The drawstring could also be easily switched out for a navy one.
Just finished updating the post on affordable options for the Craig-era Omegas from CR and QoS:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2016/12/17/daniel-craig-james-bond-omega-watches/
If I missed one, please let me know!
Cheers!
John
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/20/top-5-james-bond-sunglasses/
Hope everyone is doing well!
"- That is something to be afraid of."
A lense change perhaps would help to match it?
Hold Command: Elwoods could definitely work. I actually thought about adding them, but I thought the Wayfarer 2 came closer. Just personal opinion.
Now that it's looking like the C&J Highburys are coming back for Bond 25, I've updated the post on alternatives for the shoes:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2016/08/31/skyfall-crockett-and-jones-highbury/
Not a ton of options, but I wanted to stick with alternatives that come really close in style.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Excellent stuff as always -{
Thank you! I've got a really fun one coming tomorrow ....
New 4 Ways to Wear It! This time it's the safari jacket ....
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/23/4-ways-to-wear-james-bond-safari-jacket/
Had some fun with this one
Cheers all!
John
Thank you for the post and your constant updates!
May I add a 5th based on Ryan Reynolds? White henley + Safari Jacket + Talamone Pants?
It's more of a modification\combination of something from all 4 of your designs.
New post! Here's the 2nd part of the Daniel Craig Omegas alternatives:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/25/daniel-craig-james-bond-omega-watches-part-2/
LOTS of Aqua Terra options, if that's your watch of choice!
Cheers all! {[]
I used the photo that was on Bond Lifestyle and an article on Luxuo and looked for some alternatives for the Bond 25 Omega
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/26/the-bond-25-omega-watch/
Interested to hear what you guys think!
Just to make sure I'm giving proper credit, here's the article JBL
https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/ultimate-guide-bond-25-products-and-locations#omega
And the article of Luxuo
http://www.luxuo.com/style/watches/watch-spotting-james-bond-25-sees-daniel-craig-with-omega-seamaster-professional-diver-300m.html
The rest of week is going to be about shoes!
Cheers all!
Another post could deal with a bond warm weather capsule wardrobe. Maybe an odd jacket, polo, linen pants, etc and a pair of loafers, chukkas, and espadrilles, then you could make several outfits pairing the items we all may already have into different scenArios? Just something that popped into my head. Thanks for listening! Chris
https://www.hugoboss.com/uk/extra-slim-fit-virgin-wool-blazer-with-check-pattern/hbeu50401127_081.html?cgid=62100
https://www.hugoboss.com/uk/merino-wool-sweater-with-polo-collar/hbeu50398283_480.html#wrapper
Cheers!
John
and enjoyed them. Always thought it was an obvious ways to wear topic and each bond actors style could be addressed.
The summer thing just made me think of all the bond inspired pieces I have that could be mixed together. Linen trousers, polos and Terry shirts, chinos, etc and if one just had several pieces they could have a functional stylish bond inspired warm weather wardrobe. I look forward to seeing your take. Chris
Cheverian: Yes! Planned for early August. If I can move a couple pieces into the right places, I could have something special for that post.
"It's not a secret. It's a surprise!"
New post (which is a completely redone very old post): C&J Tetburys
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/28/skyfall-crockett-jones-tetbury/
Cheers!
New post on Bond casual summer footwear:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/30/james-bond-casual-summer-footwear/
Cheers all!
John
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2018/02/28/james-bond-tab-collar-shirt/
Working on lots of new content for this month: the Bond 25 glen check suit, Bond summer wardrobe essentials (as suggested by lotusguy2001), the Man's Guide to Buying Lingerie for his Bond Girl (seriously
Cheers all! {[]
John
I hope it helps you find one that works for you! {[]
New post on the Bond 25 glen check suit:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/07/04/james-bond-glen-check-suit/
Surprisingly, it's harder to find the right pattern than I though it'd be!
Cheers!
John
"- That is something to be afraid of."