I have a question to those who placed orders back before Oct. 15th... (the cut off)
I placed my order back then and sent the funds through PayPal. The last message I got from Stephanie was her saying she put me down for 1, and she made note of my delivery address. I didn't get an order confirmation e-mail or an invoice or anything...
and no correspondence since. Is that what happened to others who are now receiving their shirts? I sent an e-mail asking for an update, but haven't been given one yet. I'm refraining from opening a case on PayPal, but what do you guys suggest?
Not much being said is inspiring a lot of confidence.
Honestly, try the old fashioned way and give them a call
In the last 72 hours I've nabbed two Sloop suits and a pair of Winch2s for the cost of a single Sloop Suit from Massimo Alba!
I wonder if we'll see sales like this again on MA/NTTD stuff. They may continue to sell directly from their site but I wonder if we'll ever see the $600 sales again.
Just for anyone looking at Mr. Porter's sales, they have a pair of black MA cords they're advertising as NTTD cords but those are wrong. The black Maukos on MA's "special edition soft baby cord" site are the screen accurate pants. They're different.
Just for anyone looking at Mr. Porter's sales, they have a pair of black MA cords they're advertising as NTTD cords but those are wrong. The black Maukos on MA's "special edition soft baby cord" site are the screen accurate pants. They're different.
True but they are the same style. He wears grey Winch in Matera so these are black instead of grey and a bargain at 50% off.
During this dry spell, I was wondering what people think of the amount of cuff that Bond has on show in CR. also, how do we feel that his jacket wasn't buttoned up when he was sitting down in CR?
During this dry spell, I was wondering what people think of the amount of cuff that Bond has on show in CR. also, how do we feel that his jacket wasn't buttoned up when he was sitting down in CR?
I think the sleeve is naturally pulled further down because his elbows are on the table, and the unbuttoned jacket is something one can elect to do whenever seated!
During this dry spell, I was wondering what people think of the amount of cuff that Bond has on show in CR. also, how do we feel that his jacket wasn't buttoned up when he was sitting down in CR?
I think the sleeve is naturally pulled further down because his elbows are on the table, and the unbuttoned jacket is something one can elect to do whenever seated!
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
Personally, I think the sloop suit is the most overrated item found in NTTD. I have yet to see a picture of anyone wearing it, and I have the reaction that it actually looks good. And that includes Daniel Craig. It's very wrinkled and sloppy. Maybe they meant to call it "the sloppy" instead of the "sloop" I don't know.
Beige corduroy suits just scream 'secondary school teacher' to me - and when teamed with a blue shirt and burgundy tie, which don't match, it's even worse. Not sure what the costume designer was thinking, but IMHO it's a far cry from the elegant suits of QoS, or even Bond's cream linen suit in Casino Royale, teamed with a white shirt. Just my opinion and all credit to those who like it and will wear the Sloop suit.
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
can only speak for one but don't recognise any of those issues.
Pulling off the Sloop suit will require sprezzatura that 99% of us don't possess. Nor does the movie/Craig. But I'm convinced someone, somewhere, is going to crack that code and make it work beautifully as a laid back piece.
Pulling off the Sloop suit will require sprezzatura that 99% of us don't possess. Nor does the movie/Craig. But I'm convinced someone, somewhere, is going to crack that code and make it work beautifully as a laid back piece.
I reckon Steve McQueen or Paul Newman could pull it off! Not sure even they could manage it with the same tie and shirt combo though!
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
can only speak for one but don't recognise any of those issues.
Did you get yours from Mr Porter or MA directly?
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
Pulling off the Sloop suit will require sprezzatura that 99% of us don't possess. Nor does the movie/Craig. But I'm convinced someone, somewhere, is going to crack that code and make it work beautifully as a laid back piece.
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
can only speak for one but don't recognise any of those issues.
Did you get yours from Mr Porter or MA directly?
MA. Same goes for 5 other items and I've not had any issues with quality.
The whole corduroy collection in general I find to be a bit difficult to swallow as 'smart' wear. I have the 2 pairs of trousers and the sloop suit - I love the feel and they're brilliant to wear around the house as as casual clothes, but not sure how i feel about wearing in a smarter situation (mind, in the film they seemingly aren't) - i've worn both the jacket and trousers of the sloop to work - but never together. Only worn together once and that was in Singapore where I found the material to be quite comfortable to wear out there!
I think perhaps 95% of my bond clothes are smarter looking clothes that it seems so odd that the massimo alba collection isn't - but that isn't their intended purpose in the film, so I guess situationally they're perfect! IF any of that makes sense....
Not having seen NTTD we don't know why Bond is wearing the Sloop suit (or any of the other outfits he wears). He does have a global, all-seeing criminal organization focused singlemindedly on trying to kill him. There might be some small advantage to dressing like an Italian.
Just saying.
I can imagine Bond showing up in dusty Matera in his DB5, a $5,000 Tom Ford suit and $1,000 C&J shoes only to be nearly blown up, chased through the streets, and shot at.
"However did they find me?" Bond wonders, baffled.
Not having seen NTTD we don't know why Bond is wearing the Sloop suit (or any of the other outfits he wears). He does have a global, all-seeing criminal organization focused singlemindedly on trying to kill him. There might be some small advantage to dressing like an Italian.
Just saying.
I can imagine Bond showing up in dusty Matera in his DB5, a $5,000 Tom Ford suit and $1,000 C&J shoes only to be nearly blown up, chased through the streets, and shot at.
"However did they find me?" Bond wonders, baffled.
This goes to what I was saying earlier - these are creative decisions based on art direction/locale (https://www.bondsuits.com/007-times-when-bond-is-dressed-for-the-set/) but also based on the narrative - how does James Bond dress when he's not 007 anymore? Is this Bond softer, less of an edge? Certainly that blue Connolly jacket cuts a softer figure than a Harrington or an Armani leather jacket with wool drape collar. Lots of these clothes are being used to depict a version of Bond we haven't yet seen/
Beige corduroy suits just scream 'secondary school teacher' to me - and when teamed with a blue shirt and burgundy tie, which don't match, it's even worse.
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I hear ya...but I think it depends on where you are coming from when you buy it. Personally, I don’t think it works for Craig at all - particularly with that shirt/tie combo - and you didn’t even mention the braces!!!!!
I’m 6’2 and kinda slim (lockdown has not been kind! ). I have long hair and a beard, so I guess I DO fit the ‘secondary school teacher’ persona, but I really like the more relaxed cut and feel of the suit. I have had the tailored, ‘power’ suits before but have no need for them now, so seeing this suit was a real positive for me - so much so, I bought it in the ‘Nero Lavato’ colour in the sales 12 months ago. Sooooo...
If you are buying this because you saw Craig wearing it (with the terrible shirt/tie combo and the god-awful braces) and thought it’s a good look and you like it - fair play to you!
If, like me, you saw it, thought it would suit you personally, then I am pretty sure you are enjoying wearing it. (And were probably very pleased to see it was about 1/3 of the price of a Tom Ford suit!)
If, however, you bought it purely because you collect Bond clothing items (and there is nothing wrong with that) but you haven’t considered whether it is something that you want to wear, then I can understand if you aren’t ‘blown away’ by it. It is a cord suit, so doesn’t conform to the tight tailoring of a conduit cut etc etc - and it shouldn’t, it’s a different type of tailoring.
Personally, I had a couple of opportunities between lockdowns to wear the SA colour in the summer. Wore it once with a crisp white shirt and once with a brushed denim shirt. Both times, I received a lot of compliments - and felt great wearing it. It IS incredibly comfortable to wear, even in the summer temperatures.
For what it’s worth, I have the duster coat and love it - but would never wear it with a henley. I also don’t think it looks great on Craig. He is far too short to wear a long coat like that.
Just taken receipt of my Sloop suit from Mr Porter. I have to say even at half price I’m seriously underwhelmed by it. For one, the finishing is pretty bad with loose threads all over, the hem line showing through on the sleeves and material bunched up on the lapel, almost like a badly ironed shirt collar.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
I got my SA direct from MA and the Nero Lavato from Dicks in Edinburgh in the sale. I don’t have any issues with loose threads/creasing etc. I do understand (I think) what you mean by the ‘hem line’ on the sleeves. There is definitely a slight difference in the nap of the cloth from the end of the sleeve to where the hem line would be - but to be honest, I have only noticed it now that you have drawn my attention to it and I doubt I would notice it normally.
Personally, I would send that back. Sounds like an ‘end of line’ / Friday afternoon version of the suit.
Not having seen NTTD we don't know why Bond is wearing the Sloop suit (or any of the other outfits he wears). He does have a global, all-seeing criminal organization focused singlemindedly on trying to kill him. There might be some small advantage to dressing like an Italian.
Just saying.
I can imagine Bond showing up in dusty Matera in his DB5, a $5,000 Tom Ford suit and $1,000 C&J shoes only to be nearly blown up, chased through the streets, and shot at.
"However did they find me?" Bond wonders, baffled.
) ) )
Well, I am due to head for Matera for a week at the end of April. I’ll try wearing the MA Sloop over there and see if they recognise me!
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Honestly this nato is far more suitable than the standard NTTD one.
Honestly, try the old fashioned way and give them a call
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
The suit is only available in a size 54 but do you have a link for the belt?
I wonder if we'll see sales like this again on MA/NTTD stuff. They may continue to sell directly from their site but I wonder if we'll ever see the $600 sales again.
Size 52 and 54 still available. Belt is no longer on there, must have sold out!
True but they are the same style. He wears grey Winch in Matera so these are black instead of grey and a bargain at 50% off.
The belt had 30% off!
I think the sleeve is naturally pulled further down because his elbows are on the table, and the unbuttoned jacket is something one can elect to do whenever seated!
https://www.bondsuits.com/how-to-button-your-suit-jackets/
Yes! All this is just part of wearing a suit.
Were it not for the fact this is worn so prominently in NTTD I would be returning it no question, as it is I’ll probably keep it as a Bond collectible.
I wanted to check though, have I got a dud or are they all like this?
Personally, I think the sloop suit is the most overrated item found in NTTD. I have yet to see a picture of anyone wearing it, and I have the reaction that it actually looks good. And that includes Daniel Craig. It's very wrinkled and sloppy. Maybe they meant to call it "the sloppy" instead of the "sloop" I don't know.
can only speak for one but don't recognise any of those issues.
I reckon Steve McQueen or Paul Newman could pull it off! Not sure even they could manage it with the same tie and shirt combo though!
Did you get yours from Mr Porter or MA directly?
100% agree
MA. Same goes for 5 other items and I've not had any issues with quality.
I think perhaps 95% of my bond clothes are smarter looking clothes that it seems so odd that the massimo alba collection isn't - but that isn't their intended purpose in the film, so I guess situationally they're perfect! IF any of that makes sense....
Just saying.
I can imagine Bond showing up in dusty Matera in his DB5, a $5,000 Tom Ford suit and $1,000 C&J shoes only to be nearly blown up, chased through the streets, and shot at.
"However did they find me?" Bond wonders, baffled.
This goes to what I was saying earlier - these are creative decisions based on art direction/locale (https://www.bondsuits.com/007-times-when-bond-is-dressed-for-the-set/) but also based on the narrative - how does James Bond dress when he's not 007 anymore? Is this Bond softer, less of an edge? Certainly that blue Connolly jacket cuts a softer figure than a Harrington or an Armani leather jacket with wool drape collar. Lots of these clothes are being used to depict a version of Bond we haven't yet seen/
I hear ya...but I think it depends on where you are coming from when you buy it. Personally, I don’t think it works for Craig at all - particularly with that shirt/tie combo - and you didn’t even mention the braces!!!!!
I’m 6’2 and kinda slim (lockdown has not been kind!
If you are buying this because you saw Craig wearing it (with the terrible shirt/tie combo and the god-awful braces) and thought it’s a good look and you like it - fair play to you!
If, like me, you saw it, thought it would suit you personally, then I am pretty sure you are enjoying wearing it. (And were probably very pleased to see it was about 1/3 of the price of a Tom Ford suit!)
If, however, you bought it purely because you collect Bond clothing items (and there is nothing wrong with that) but you haven’t considered whether it is something that you want to wear, then I can understand if you aren’t ‘blown away’ by it. It is a cord suit, so doesn’t conform to the tight tailoring of a conduit cut etc etc - and it shouldn’t, it’s a different type of tailoring.
Personally, I had a couple of opportunities between lockdowns to wear the SA colour in the summer. Wore it once with a crisp white shirt and once with a brushed denim shirt. Both times, I received a lot of compliments - and felt great wearing it. It IS incredibly comfortable to wear, even in the summer temperatures.
For what it’s worth, I have the duster coat and love it - but would never wear it with a henley. I also don’t think it looks great on Craig. He is far too short to wear a long coat like that.
I got my SA direct from MA and the Nero Lavato from Dicks in Edinburgh in the sale. I don’t have any issues with loose threads/creasing etc. I do understand (I think) what you mean by the ‘hem line’ on the sleeves. There is definitely a slight difference in the nap of the cloth from the end of the sleeve to where the hem line would be - but to be honest, I have only noticed it now that you have drawn my attention to it and I doubt I would notice it normally.
Personally, I would send that back. Sounds like an ‘end of line’ / Friday afternoon version of the suit.
Well, I am due to head for Matera for a week at the end of April. I’ll try wearing the MA Sloop over there and see if they recognise me!