Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
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Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Oh, that's even better! I got them in-store at 70% off, so they came to $24.00. Here's a quick and dirty pic I took in the local BR
The fit is pretty TTS (I'm a 32 waist and took a 32). They call them a slim fit, but for me there's still a comfortable amount of room in the top block and thighs. Nice taper below the knee. And the details match up pretty well.
Online the color (to me on my monitors) looked like a light taupe a touch of a grey tone. But IRL (again to me) they look more grey with a slight brown undertone. Very nice color. And the fabric is super soft as well!
If you can grab a pair for $30, I'd strongly recommend getting them!
FYI, the jacket I used for the store flatlay was this one:
It's like a shorter, bomber style button front chore coat. The fabric is a little more techy/shiny than the linen Connolly. But it could work as an alternative for the Matera jacket. Especially if you only wanted one jacket for the Cuba look and the Matera look.
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Oh, that's even better! I got them in-store at 70% off, so they came to $24.00. Here's a quick and dirty pic I took in the local BR
The fit is pretty TTS (I'm a 32 waist and took a 32). They call them a slim fit, but for me there's still a comfortable amount of room in the top block and thighs. Nice taper below the knee. And the details match up pretty well.
Online the color (to me on my monitors) looked like a light taupe a touch of a grey tone. But IRL (again to me) they look more grey with a slight brown undertone. Very nice color. And the fabric is super soft as well!
If you can grab a pair for $30, I'd strongly recommend getting them!
FYI, the jacket I used for the store flatlay was this one:
It's like a shorter, bomber style button front chore coat. The fabric is a little more techy/shiny than the linen Connolly. But it could work as an alternative for the Matera jacket. Especially if you only wanted one jacket for the Cuba look and the Matera look.
Cheers!
John
You've done it again! Great find and article once again.
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Oh, that's even better! I got them in-store at 70% off, so they came to $24.00. Here's a quick and dirty pic I took in the local BR
The fit is pretty TTS (I'm a 32 waist and took a 32). They call them a slim fit, but for me there's still a comfortable amount of room in the top block and thighs. Nice taper below the knee. And the details match up pretty well.
Online the color (to me on my monitors) looked like a light taupe a touch of a grey tone. But IRL (again to me) they look more grey with a slight brown undertone. Very nice color. And the fabric is super soft as well!
If you can grab a pair for $30, I'd strongly recommend getting them!
FYI, the jacket I used for the store flatlay was this one:
It's like a shorter, bomber style button front chore coat. The fabric is a little more techy/shiny than the linen Connolly. But it could work as an alternative for the Matera jacket. Especially if you only wanted one jacket for the Cuba look and the Matera look.
Cheers!
John
I have to say John you have returned from your hiatus positively brimming with the effervescent vigor of a man 15 years younger! What have you been on?! Thank you for all the detective work, I’m loving your posts.
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Looks like another great option that's sadly unavailable for us Brits! It'd be nice for a storefront to have parity, as we do have Banana Republic in the UK but evidently with a different selection of items.
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Looks like another great option that's sadly unavailable for us Brits! It'd be nice for a storefront to have parity, as we do have Banana Republic in the UK but evidently with a different selection of items.
Sorry to hear that. I try to include links to UK sites whenever possible. But since I moved to the U.S. some retailers won't let me access their UK sites. For example, Charles Tyrwhitt only lets me see the U.S. site even when I manually change the URL. I didn't really have that problem before. Mango and M&S are challenging for different reasons: product that is in stock on the UK site will be sold out on the U.S. site or vice versa. And Amazon UK doesn't even carry some products from their own house labels!
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Looks like another great option that's sadly unavailable for us Brits! It'd be nice for a storefront to have parity, as we do have Banana Republic in the UK but evidently with a different selection of items.
Sorry to hear that. I try to include links to UK sites whenever possible. But since I moved to the U.S. some retailers won't let me access their UK sites. For example, Charles Tyrwhitt only lets me see the U.S. site even when I manually change the URL. I didn't really have that problem before. Mango and M&S are challenging for different reasons: product that is in stock on the UK site will be sold out on the U.S. site or vice versa. And Amazon UK doesn't even carry some products from their own house labels!
Guys! Get the Banana Republic option for the Winch2. I just went to a BR store and bought them. Will post a pic when I get home, but the color looks like a great match (more grey in person) and they do have the button tab at the waist. Really happy I got them.
Looks like another great option that's sadly unavailable for us Brits! It'd be nice for a storefront to have parity, as we do have Banana Republic in the UK but evidently with a different selection of items.
Sorry to hear that. I try to include links to UK sites whenever possible. But since I moved to the U.S. some retailers won't let me access their UK sites. For example, Charles Tyrwhitt only lets me see the U.S. site even when I manually change the URL. I didn't really have that problem before. Mango and M&S are challenging for different reasons: product that is in stock on the UK site will be sold out on the U.S. site or vice versa. And Amazon UK doesn't even carry some products from their own house labels!
Oh no, I appreciate that John. It's not your fault that stores often have different products for different territories. I actually can access the US Banana Republic website to see precisely the trousers you're referring to, but unfortunately they don't allow you to ship to a non-US address.
I appreciate this is a big ask but I've figured out a way of purchasing the Banana Republic alternative and getting it shipped to the UK, however I need to enter a US telephone number, otherwise it won't let me proceed with the order. Would anyone be generous enough to let me use there's over DMs?
Good to see you back John, and on a shiny new AJB too. Im in agreement about the duster ! Not my thing at all, a military inspired overshirt would work better in my opinion and they seem to be right on trend at the mo too, despite the fact nttd is so old now most of the outfits will be retro chic by the time it gets released !
For this post I wanted to look at some of the less common jackets, sweaters and shoes that I haven't really covered before. So there's some stuff from the last two years, a couple of things I haven't really updated in a long time and a few other odds and ends.
Oh, that's cool! Post a link and you get a destination preview. Very nice feature!
@SiCo and @Barbel Congratulations on the upgrades, looks great so far! There'll be a bit of a learning curve obviously, but I really like what I'm seeing so far. I also like that we can @ other members now. Very convenient and will help prevent nested quoting when we're replying to each other. If I come across anything weird or wonky, I'll let you know. If you want I'd be happy to promote the new AJB007 on my social channels whenever you feel that the upgrades are completed. Let me know in a DM
As you can see from the preview, I'm already starting to look at spring stuff. So there's some alternatives for Thunderball shirts, SPECTRE polos, and some NTTD pieces. I also think I've found a decent option for the CR Jack Purcell OTRs. But you guys tell me if you think they'd work.
Ah okay. I was just looking for these monthly 'best budget' articles you've been doing but could only find the latest one. Maybe if it's a series you could have a page for them?
@emtiem Done! I've added "Sales and Deals" to the "Lifestyle" drop down on the main top menu. Click on that and it will show you the current and all the past Budget posts.
Post update for today: new alternatives for the Craig's Belstaff Bag
Tomorrow I'll be publishing updates for his Cucinelli navy sweater jacket blazer thing (since he always seems to be wearing the that at the same time he's carrying the Belstaff bag!). And that will probably be my last dedicated post on winter pieces. Time to start thinking seriously about spring!
Right, now before the purists pass criticism on this suggestion, hear me out. I think I've ordered what I feel is currently the best budget alternative to the NTTD Massimo duster.
It's a Jack Jones trenchcoat currently retailing at £110.
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"Keeping British end up, sir." - RM "This never happened to the other fellow." - JL "I must be dreaming." SC
Oh, that's even better! I got them in-store at 70% off, so they came to $24.00. Here's a quick and dirty pic I took in the local BR
The fit is pretty TTS (I'm a 32 waist and took a 32). They call them a slim fit, but for me there's still a comfortable amount of room in the top block and thighs. Nice taper below the knee. And the details match up pretty well.
Online the color (to me on my monitors) looked like a light taupe a touch of a grey tone. But IRL (again to me) they look more grey with a slight brown undertone. Very nice color. And the fabric is super soft as well!
If you can grab a pair for $30, I'd strongly recommend getting them!
FYI, the jacket I used for the store flatlay was this one:
https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=665475002&pcid=999&vid=1&#pdp-page-content
It's like a shorter, bomber style button front chore coat. The fabric is a little more techy/shiny than the linen Connolly. But it could work as an alternative for the Matera jacket. Especially if you only wanted one jacket for the Cuba look and the Matera look.
Cheers!
John
You've done it again! Great find and article once again.
I have to say John you have returned from your hiatus positively brimming with the effervescent vigor of a man 15 years younger! What have you been on?! Thank you for all the detective work, I’m loving your posts.
You have been missed -{
Looks like another great option that's sadly unavailable for us Brits! It'd be nice for a storefront to have parity, as we do have Banana Republic in the UK but evidently with a different selection of items.
Sorry to hear that. I try to include links to UK sites whenever possible. But since I moved to the U.S. some retailers won't let me access their UK sites. For example, Charles Tyrwhitt only lets me see the U.S. site even when I manually change the URL. I didn't really have that problem before. Mango and M&S are challenging for different reasons: product that is in stock on the UK site will be sold out on the U.S. site or vice versa. And Amazon UK doesn't even carry some products from their own house labels!
Another good reason to get a VPN beyond Netflix.
Oh no, I appreciate that John. It's not your fault that stores often have different products for different territories. I actually can access the US Banana Republic website to see precisely the trousers you're referring to, but unfortunately they don't allow you to ship to a non-US address.
"Keeping British end up, sir." - RM "This never happened to the other fellow." - JL "I must be dreaming." SC
These articles are great
Spring/Summer. Not heavyweight at all. But they don't feel flimsy, if that makes sense.
"Keeping British end up, sir." - RM "This never happened to the other fellow." - JL "I must be dreaming." SC
Good to see you back John, and on a shiny new AJB too. Im in agreement about the duster ! Not my thing at all, a military inspired overshirt would work better in my opinion and they seem to be right on trend at the mo too, despite the fact nttd is so old now most of the outfits will be retro chic by the time it gets released !
Hi Chris! Been too long, my friend! I agree, a military overshirt would be pretty cool as well.
New post: a look at some DC pieces for spring inspiration
For this post I wanted to look at some of the less common jackets, sweaters and shoes that I haven't really covered before. So there's some stuff from the last two years, a couple of things I haven't really updated in a long time and a few other odds and ends.
Oh, that's cool! Post a link and you get a destination preview. Very nice feature!
@SiCo and @Barbel Congratulations on the upgrades, looks great so far! There'll be a bit of a learning curve obviously, but I really like what I'm seeing so far. I also like that we can @ other members now. Very convenient and will help prevent nested quoting when we're replying to each other. If I come across anything weird or wonky, I'll let you know. If you want I'd be happy to promote the new AJB007 on my social channels whenever you feel that the upgrades are completed. Let me know in a DM
Cheers!
John
Hi John, thanks for the namecheck but it's all SiCo's work!
I'll join the line for wishing Daniel Craig a very Happy Birthday!
And we have a new post: the Best Budget Style finds for this week
As you can see from the preview, I'm already starting to look at spring stuff. So there's some alternatives for Thunderball shirts, SPECTRE polos, and some NTTD pieces. I also think I've found a decent option for the CR Jack Purcell OTRs. But you guys tell me if you think they'd work.
Cheers!
John
Hi, just found this, it's like the View to a Kill towelling jacket but sadly no white piping but it's only £40. The call it a zip-through-polo. I've just received mine and I really like it. They are a new UK company https://arneclo.com/collections/all/products/towelling-zip-through-polo-in-navy
Marvellous, thank you! If you find any other alternatives to the pink thunderball shirt (ideally available in the UK) do pass them on :)
@Thomo that's great! I'll including it an upcoming post with credit to you for the find.
@emtiem the big post on Bond's summer shirts is coming in April. But if I come across any options before that I'll share them here first.
@canoe2 - very kind thanks
Is there an easy way to see a list of these latest articles on the site?
@emtiem At the top of the main page I normally post the latest post (the big image) and next to that the 4 most recent articles.
Below that there is a section called "Fresh Updates" that are older posts I've added new alternatives to.
Hope that makes sense!
Ah okay. I was just looking for these monthly 'best budget' articles you've been doing but could only find the latest one. Maybe if it's a series you could have a page for them?
@emtiem Done! I've added "Sales and Deals" to the "Lifestyle" drop down on the main top menu. Click on that and it will show you the current and all the past Budget posts.
Post update for today: new alternatives for the Craig's Belstaff Bag
Tomorrow I'll be publishing updates for his Cucinelli navy sweater jacket blazer thing (since he always seems to be wearing the that at the same time he's carrying the Belstaff bag!). And that will probably be my last dedicated post on winter pieces. Time to start thinking seriously about spring!
Cheers everyone!
John
If you go onto the T M Lewin UK website in the sale there are two budget alternative ties:
Slim Burgundy & Navy Spot - good budget alternative for the NTTD Matara tie
Slim Navy Jacquard Crosshatch Silk tie - not a bad budget alternative for the SF granborough tie
Sorry no photos.
Both are down to £10 in the sale
May have already been mentioned as a TB pink camp collar alternative
https://www.bbclothing.co.uk/en-gb/portuguese-flannel-dogtown-cuban-collar-burnt-pink-short-sleeve-shirt-ss20021pink.html?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=lowerfunnel
@Bodie and @Chriscoop those are great suggestions! I'll try and get them into the next Budget Finds post if there are still any left!
Right, now before the purists pass criticism on this suggestion, hear me out. I think I've ordered what I feel is currently the best budget alternative to the NTTD Massimo duster.
It's a Jack Jones trenchcoat currently retailing at £110.
https://www.jackjones.com/gb/en/jj/clothing/jackets/coats/single-breasted-trenchcoat-5715093489766.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoeCBhCTARIsAOfpKxhp3uCv1rGZviJPCf9vbUU5UlpZoUgOCsuksWsEpWCgthJ9KqdE_MoaAvLLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Pros:
1. Style and Aesthetic match for the duster
2. Colour match
3. Single breasted
4. Made of 100% polyester - which is water resistant (beneficial compared to cord cotton)
Cons:
1. Polyester and not cotton or corduroy
2. Notch lapel and not peak