Did a general clean up of the site, removing some dead links and adding some new options for the Menlo jacket, the Matchless jacket and Neil Barrett trousers. Also adjusted the pricing on a few things to reflect new discounts. Lots of sales going on for Dior/Mr. White alternatives (https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/dior-homme-mr-white-jacket/).
But options for the X to Ki, TF Harrington, BC Linen jacket, and the N.Peal poster sweater and roll neck sweater are disappearing fast. I'll do another look around for alternatives, but please share any links you have to options.
New post with alternatives to the N.Peal Skyfall sweater coming later today or early tomorrow! Got inspired by HalfMonk HalfHitman and Enjoying Death's posts {[]
So glad you're keeping this up and so attentive to all the content! This could very easily become one of the best resources for Bond apparel at this rate!
They have them in bittersweet chocolate, just select through the colors. I posted a link to the skinny fit, but they have these in slim fit too. I grabbed a pair on Black Friday sales in slim and they are very good quality, and now The brand has the bond connection due to the Kenton's. The skinny is probably a more SA fit though.
They have them in bittersweet chocolate, just select through the colors. I posted a link to the skinny fit, but they have these in slim fit too. I grabbed a pair on Black Friday sales in slim and they are very good quality, and now The brand has the bond connection due to the Kenton's. The skinny is probably a more SA fit though.
Looks like the largest leg size is 34, so no hope for taller people.
I just tried the H&M Textured Wool Jacket alternative to the Morocco Bruno Cucinelli. It's a nice jacket for the price but runs VERY small. I'm not sure if I'd go up from my usual 42 to a 44 or maybe even a 46.
I just tried the H&M Textured Wool Jacket alternative to the Morocco Bruno Cucinelli. It's a nice jacket for the price but runs VERY small. I'm not sure if I'd go up from my usual 42 to a 44 or maybe even a 46.
I received the Hugo Boss "pizzoli" navy jacket and would highly recommend it as a quality alternative to the TF Solden blouson. At 250 EUR it's not really "budget" but the price/quality rate is excellent. I'm assuming you're already looking at this one.
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I tried on those JcPenney boots in the store today. The color is a lot lighter in person but the quality wasn't terrible. I may give these a go with the shoe dye! Thanks for the info.
I tried on those JcPenney boots in the store today. The color is a lot lighter in person but the quality wasn't terrible. I may give these a go with the shoe dye! Thanks for the info.
Try this trick with shoe polish. I saw it first on Dappered.
Keeping with the Stafford shoe theme, these could be a nice contender for the C&J Norwich (Mexico opening sequence, London and the Morocco Oberhauser lair scene). Maybe get these AND the Deacon boots for under $100!
I don't like to piggyback on other people's threads, but I thought I might mention that I have a friend who is a saddler by trade and is making me a replica of the BC belt.
If anyone's interested, feel free to drop me a line.
Price will be roughly £50 (exl. shipping)
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I found these to be a good alternative to the poster trousers
http://www.austinreed.com/flat-front-slim-charcoal-puppytooth-trousers-0108123224--1?categoryId=110159
I bought that exact pullover about a month or so ago when it first went on sale. Great budget alternative indeed at that price.
It has a snug fit though so be warned if you like yours a bit on the loose size then go up a size.
Here's another Skyfall John Smedley Bobby v-neck alternate from JS themselves on sale right now. XXL only available though;
https://www.johnsmedleyoutlet.com/mens-1/mens-pullovers/hartland-in-black
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New post with options for XXXX's Layer Cake Chelseas:
https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/r-m-williams-chelsea-boots/
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/tricots-st-raphael-quilted-nylon-front-sweater-jacket?ID=2402581&CategoryID=4286&LinkType=&swatchColor=Black#fn=COLOR%3DBlack%26SWEATER_STYLE%3DCardigan%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D71%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D9
But options for the X to Ki, TF Harrington, BC Linen jacket, and the N.Peal poster sweater and roll neck sweater are disappearing fast. I'll do another look around for alternatives, but please share any links you have to options.
Also, the J.Crew Kentons in Boulder are on sale again for 30% off: https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/boots/PRDOVR~C8924/C8924.jsp
New post with alternatives to the N.Peal Skyfall sweater coming later today or early tomorrow! Got inspired by HalfMonk HalfHitman and Enjoying Death's posts {[]
Thanks, I'll update the page. Wonder if the crowd here helped with that?
https://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/PantFitGuide/Casual/484/PRDOVR~20582/20582.jsp
They have them in bittersweet chocolate, just select through the colors. I posted a link to the skinny fit, but they have these in slim fit too. I grabbed a pair on Black Friday sales in slim and they are very good quality, and now The brand has the bond connection due to the Kenton's. The skinny is probably a more SA fit though.
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Looks like the largest leg size is 34, so no hope for taller people.
N.Peal Skyfall sweater alternatives:
https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/n-peal-oxford-round-neck-skyfall-sweater/
Also added a new source for those Perry Ellis TF Morocco Polo alternatives, in case anyone is still looking to pick one up:
https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/12/05/tom-ford-banded-hem-johnny-collar-polo/
http://www.hm.com/us/product/20225?article=20225-A
Thanks for the insights! I'll update that post with your observations.
https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/black-shawl-collar-cardigan/
I received the Hugo Boss "pizzoli" navy jacket and would highly recommend it as a quality alternative to the TF Solden blouson. At 250 EUR it's not really "budget" but the price/quality rate is excellent. I'm assuming you're already looking at this one.
"The very words I live by."
Writingsonthewall: I have thought about doing alternatives for the Solden Jacket, but honestly it seems like the best options have all been discovered/shared and/or are incredibly difficult to find now. The BR shared by drum007, the Hugo Boss you got, the Moncler and the Supernatural. The only one I could add that I hadn't seen mentioned was that ultrabudget one from Macy's that I mentioned on page 3:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/tricots-st-raphael-quilted-nylon-front-sweater-jacket?ID=2402581&CategoryID=4286&LinkType=&swatchColor=Black#fn=COLOR%3DBlack%26SWEATER_STYLE%3DCardigan%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D71%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D9
Long story short, I'm not sure a Solden Jacket post would still be useful. Maybe I'm wrong?
In other news, I added a great budget option for the Islay boot: 100% leather and on sale for $45.00 right now! Here's the link to the post: https://iconicalternatives.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/crockett-and-jones-islays/
And here's the link to the boots: http://www.jcpenney.com/stafford-deacon-mens-wingtip-leather-boots/prod.jump?ppId=pp5004560043&cmvc=JCP|dept20000014|cat1005160004|RICHREL&grView=&eventRootCatId=¤tTabCatId=®Id=&rrplacementtype=item_page.dpcontent1&cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-th9ILo5LtqE-_-1-_-10&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=th9ILo5LtqE&utm_campaign=1&utm_content=10&siteID=th9ILo5LtqE-yb5OWlxd%2Fm5uG7eiu0zYAA
Try this trick with shoe polish. I saw it first on Dappered.
http://dappered.com/2015/12/before-after-jcp-cognac-gunner-boot-w-black-shoe-creme/
Note to self: read the entire post before suggesting something drum007 has already stated he's seen ....
http://t.jcpenney.com/stafford-bradford-mens-dress-shoes/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002880310
THANK YOU!!!!!
I don't like to piggyback on other people's threads, but I thought I might mention that I have a friend who is a saddler by trade and is making me a replica of the BC belt.
If anyone's interested, feel free to drop me a line.
Price will be roughly £50 (exl. shipping)
Cheers,
Nik
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http://www.brandoutlet.com/tommy-hilfiger-grey-jeans-8053-8059.html
Slim fit, 3% elastane
http://www.brandoutlet.com/lot-78-black-leather-california-leather-jacket-5846-5847.html?