Leflerj: those look like almost exactly the same color as the Benetton ones I found. Your's are a great deal for $15!
I haven't added them to the post yet, but how about these as budget alternatives for the Kentons?
$119 at Golden Fox and they're Goodyear Welted. If you go to their site and wait a little bit on one page (about 5 to 10 seconds) a popup will appear asking you to join their newsletter. If you give your email address, you get a code for 25% off your order.
UPDATE: Just found them on Amazon U.S. for $69.99 to $89.99.
They also have these ones that they are calling "factory 2nds". They are still Goodyear Welted, but the seams are only single stitch. On sale right now for $39.99, only U.S. sizes 9 and 9.5 are in stock and the 25% off code won't work with these ones:
And I found another solid Kenton alternative from Chippewa for $150. I just decided to update the Kenton post and removed some out of stock options/dead links while I was at it:
Thanks guys! I wasn't sure if I was gonna dig wearing a vest, but I'm sold. Especially here in Florida, it's a very versatile piece of clothing. Now, what was that hunting vest Moore wore in Octopussy...
Anyone interested in a Magnoli Clothiers Spectre Morocco polo? I ordered the medium and it looks like a kids shirt on me; I'm 5'6" with a 41" chest/32" waist. I only tried it on once and it's a really nice shirt, just way too small. I have to pay for return shipping to NZ, which is pricey. I'd rather sell it to someone here in the US, so PM me if interested.
Watching Glengarry Glenross and just realized that with your Brunello blazer alternate you can either do the James Bond style: selfless public servant.
OR......
A black dress shirt with that red tie and linen blazer and become Ricky Roma. The exact opposite of James Bond.
Selfish, talkative BS artist. And the ultimate real estate salesman.
How is this as an alternative to the Billy Reid? Not a very low-cost alternative at € 399.- but it is 100% wool compared to the 80% wool mix of the Billy Reid. I walked by one of their stores today and the coat looks really good in real life. http://eu.suitsupply.com/en/coats/navy-double-breasted-coat/J462.html?cgid=Coats
Quick question: would the QoS belt be appropriate to wear with a suit and black captoe oxfords?
Yes. Saffiano leather is, at it's most basic, normal leather that has been embossed to give it texture. So it would be considered as formal as wearing a reptile skin belt. More important would be the width of the strap. Anything over 1.25" starts getting into more casual territory.
So a 1" to 1.25" black Saffiano leather belt with a simple silver or gold buckle will be fine with a suit. And since Saffiano is am more subtle texture it should work well with smooth leather shoes.
Nothing special here. Picked up this navy scarf ala Spectre today at a J.Crew Factory store in Nashville, TN. Since I lose scarves all the time, $14 was a good buy. They also have some decent navy knit hats which could pass for the Austria cap but IMO, not as floppy and look better.
While away this weekend I had a varied Saturday evening so opted for my Spectre announcement outfit. Did the trick being smart casual and comfortable. White stuff trousers from a couple of seasons ago, pale blue button down shirt from reiss outlet, lucini black suede Harrison chukkas, dark royal blue wool/ cashmere jumper from moss bros.
It was either that.....or the priesthood
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I had a very bad experience with Alpha watches. I got the PO homage They are not dive watches. And, they are very cheap, cheaper than the price. Mine stopped working the day I got it. Not really sure what happened, but it sucked. And these watches just feel cheap. If the SA details are what you are looking for, then it doesn't get much better than these, but buyer beware. I promptly threw mine in the dumpster.
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I haven't added them to the post yet, but how about these as budget alternatives for the Kentons?
$119 at Golden Fox and they're Goodyear Welted. If you go to their site and wait a little bit on one page (about 5 to 10 seconds) a popup will appear asking you to join their newsletter. If you give your email address, you get a code for 25% off your order.
UPDATE: Just found them on Amazon U.S. for $69.99 to $89.99.
https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fox-Boondocker-Service-Boot/dp/B01F7P68LM
http://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/golden-fox-6-boondocker-work-boots.html
They also have these ones that they are calling "factory 2nds". They are still Goodyear Welted, but the seams are only single stitch. On sale right now for $39.99, only U.S. sizes 9 and 9.5 are in stock and the 25% off code won't work with these ones:
http://www.goldenfoxfootwear.com/golden-fox-6inch-classic-wwii-boondocker-boots.html
http://www.internationaljock.com/grigioperla-maurilio-swimsuit-vela,71932.html
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2015/12/01/j-crew-kentons-spectre/
Easier than posting and posting and posting .....
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
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Watching Glengarry Glenross and just realized that with your Brunello blazer alternate you can either do the James Bond style: selfless public servant.
OR......
A black dress shirt with that red tie and linen blazer and become Ricky Roma. The exact opposite of James Bond.
Selfish, talkative BS artist. And the ultimate real estate salesman.
Yes. Saffiano leather is, at it's most basic, normal leather that has been embossed to give it texture. So it would be considered as formal as wearing a reptile skin belt. More important would be the width of the strap. Anything over 1.25" starts getting into more casual territory.
So a 1" to 1.25" black Saffiano leather belt with a simple silver or gold buckle will be fine with a suit. And since Saffiano is am more subtle texture it should work well with smooth leather shoes.
Hope that helps!
http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2015/12/21/james-bond-spectre-robe/
Couple of new "modern" options added and I added a bit more information the screen used robe, based on the comments from Messta Bawnd.
It seems like there's a small logo on the left arm?
https://www.fruugo.us/hackett-classic-blouson-navy-cotton-jacket/p-9690933-20394641?gclid=COvT7M33-tACFUlNfgodW2YGpg
Sizes look like they run really small. An XL is only a 42" chest?
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
https://factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing/accessories/cold_weather_accessories/PRD~E4450/E4450.jsp?Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=Scarf&isSaleItem=false&color_name=NAVY&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row2
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
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https://rye51.com/collections/accessories/products/drakes-ribbed-lambswool-beanie?variant=22330880389
Quantum denim?
haiti?
https://rye51.com/collections/denim/products/rye-51-seasonal-denim?variant=22163920517
Talamone?
https://rye51.com/collections/denim/products/rye-51-cotton-twills-trousers?variant=22201770373
That thing was screen used in the James Fond movie Specter 8-)
Fixed that for ya
CR/QoS, TLD, DN, GE, TSWLM, LTK, TND, TWiNE, TMWTGG, TB
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