Funnily enough I saw that jacket in the flesh today and thought it wasn't a bad alternative to the RGT. Our M&S is pretty small but it does have a number of items that are definitely Bondian. Some nice jackets and polos.
@Garyorange nice find! With your permission I'll include it in the next Budget Style Finds post with credit to you for the find.
@HalfMonk HalfHitman I really like Buck Mason stuff. I have a couple of tees and a henley from them. Good quality. The problem I have with sharing them as alternatives is the number of buttons they use. Personally, I like it. But some folks tell me "It doesn't have 3 buttons so it's not an accurate alternative". So I tend to stick closer to what we see Bond wearing. But if that doesn't bother, I would definitely recommend them!
Sorry about the delay, but I was rushing on Sunday morning to get things ready for Mother's Day and wasn't able to share this here. Two parter on Bond sunglasses.
@Garyorange , I included your M&S jacket suggestion, and the J.Crew blazer from @biesnacks . I also found a decent (and cheap!) alternative for Bond's NTTD swim shorts and solid K Racer option. Oh, and a great ball cap! The back strap isn't accurate, but I just ordered one to give it a try since the rest of it looks like a great match.
The mysterious NTTD baseball cap! We'll probably see it for all of 5 seconds in the film.
I've wondered if the back strap seeming wider isn't because he has his sunglasses strap under there. He wears the Croakies with his Vuarnets in other scenes....
Obviously not the right color or length. But BC was using zippered pockets, which for me is one of the key features of Bond's shorts. So maybe they really are a pair from Cucinelli from the 2019 season? I haven't found a pair that matches exactly yet, but I'll keep looking.
A Casino Royale themed post seemed appropriate seeing as today is the anniversary of the passing of Chris Cornell. Right now I'm nose-to-the-grindstone getting the Bond Summer Shirt posts ready!
this might be also a good alternative for the Connolly Shirt, I would say that the Finamore-Shirt is a tad darker but it seems as it could work (55 % Linen, 45 % Cotton)
@Noi That is a good one! Even looks like it has the cutaway collar.
@Garyorange I haven't really started looking for the military cargo pants yet. So I can't really say how close those are. But I've bookmarked the link for future research!
Another possible garage jacket alternative is the Levi’s chore jacket. I’ve got this one and also a couple of RGT supply jackets and they’re all great 👍
I think it’s called the Engineer Coat 2.0 in Harvest Gold colour. The Real Deal
Doing something a little different this time and breaking the huge selection down into 4 posts. The first one is for the solid color short sleeves, 2nd will be for the patterned short sleeves, 3rd for the summer weight long sleeves, and 4th for polos. I'll be publishing those over the next 2 weeks. Cheers everyone and enjoy your Sunday!
I don't know anything about New Chic (I checked on Trust Pilot and they get okay ratings). But that velour shirt in Beige (the green is shown above) would be a solid alternative for the DAF toweling polo and it only costs twenty bucks.
That Barbour at END is the best deal I've seen on it in a while (and as @emtiem says, that extra 15% off helps a lot). But the sale at Allweathers was also great!
Lots of stuff from the Memorial Day sales in the U.S. But I know I didn't include many Summer Shirt alternatives in the first two posts so I've added some more options that are available in Europe. Hope that makes up for me missing them the first time!
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Found this alternative to the garage jacket over at Marks and Spencer....
I’m convinced there’s some Bond fans working for this company.
😂
Funnily enough I saw that jacket in the flesh today and thought it wasn't a bad alternative to the RGT. Our M&S is pretty small but it does have a number of items that are definitely Bondian. Some nice jackets and polos.
Buck Mason has some polo, henley and cardigan options:
https://www.buckmason.com/collections/mens-henleys
@Garyorange nice find! With your permission I'll include it in the next Budget Style Finds post with credit to you for the find.
@HalfMonk HalfHitman I really like Buck Mason stuff. I have a couple of tees and a henley from them. Good quality. The problem I have with sharing them as alternatives is the number of buttons they use. Personally, I like it. But some folks tell me "It doesn't have 3 buttons so it's not an accurate alternative". So I tend to stick closer to what we see Bond wearing. But if that doesn't bother, I would definitely recommend them!
Sorry about the delay, but I was rushing on Sunday morning to get things ready for Mother's Day and wasn't able to share this here. Two parter on Bond sunglasses.
Part 1 (published on Sunday)
And Part 2 (published this morning)
And I have been taking into consideration everything that's been said about the alternatives I include. Still mulling things over on that front.
Cheers all!
John
More excellent work John😎👍️
I love that you did the AVTAK polarising glasses 😁😎
@emtiem Big chunky sunglasses are making a comeback! And I always want to give some respect to Sir Roger! 🍸️
New post is up: the most recent Best Budget Finds
@Garyorange , I included your M&S jacket suggestion, and the J.Crew blazer from @biesnacks . I also found a decent (and cheap!) alternative for Bond's NTTD swim shorts and solid K Racer option. Oh, and a great ball cap! The back strap isn't accurate, but I just ordered one to give it a try since the rest of it looks like a great match.
Cheers!
John
The mysterious NTTD baseball cap! We'll probably see it for all of 5 seconds in the film.
I've wondered if the back strap seeming wider isn't because he has his sunglasses strap under there. He wears the Croakies with his Vuarnets in other scenes....
interesting theory
Morning all!
First up: new post on Bond's safari jackets:
Some great alternatives this year at very affordable prices!
Second, Bond's NTTD swim shorts. I saw this pair in ad:
They're a used pair from Brunello Cucinelli on sale on Grailed (https://www.grailed.com/listings/21166051-brunello-cucinelli-double-side-zip-pocket-short-in-navy-and-white-90-nylon)
Obviously not the right color or length. But BC was using zippered pockets, which for me is one of the key features of Bond's shorts. So maybe they really are a pair from Cucinelli from the 2019 season? I haven't found a pair that matches exactly yet, but I'll keep looking.
Cheers!
John
Yup I thought the same things and posted those exact same shorts a few weeks ago.
great minds? :)
Sorry about that! How did miss you posting them?
Morning, everyone!
Updated post: planning your James Bond themed poker night
A Casino Royale themed post seemed appropriate seeing as today is the anniversary of the passing of Chris Cornell. Right now I'm nose-to-the-grindstone getting the Bond Summer Shirt posts ready!
Cheers everyone!
John
What do we think of these for No Time To Die combat trousers?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AKARMY-Lightweight-Tactical-Trousers-Military/dp/B08RNZFCXW/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=5KSFL4ZTN7EH&dchild=1&keywords=combat+trousers+for+men+uk&qid=1621368876&refinements=p_n_size_two_browse-vebin%3A14223231031&rnid=14223218031&s=clothing&sprefix=Combat+%2Caps%2C158&sr=1-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVFo4WTZBMURFNDZUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTIzNTA2MkxGMDVHUjlJWk83OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTMyMTg3MUg1SDhGVjFJNEVTTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
this might be also a good alternative for the Connolly Shirt, I would say that the Finamore-Shirt is a tad darker but it seems as it could work (55 % Linen, 45 % Cotton)
https://joop.com/at/de/hemden/hemd-pejos-in-dunkelbeige/p/30026280-10011209-259
@Noi That is a good one! Even looks like it has the cutaway collar.
@Garyorange I haven't really started looking for the military cargo pants yet. So I can't really say how close those are. But I've bookmarked the link for future research!
Cheers!
Building on the Mango version they also have this one in their outlet
@Thomo Also a nice one! The pants also look like a decent color match for the CR Ted Bakers.
Post update: The Thundeball espadrilles
Don't know how you guys feel about the style, but I love wearing them in summer.
Cheers!
John
Another possible garage jacket alternative is the Levi’s chore jacket. I’ve got this one and also a couple of RGT supply jackets and they’re all great 👍
I think it’s called the Engineer Coat 2.0 in Harvest Gold colour. The Real Deal
@ichaice that denim version does look killer!
Post update on the Bond inspired summer shirts!
Doing something a little different this time and breaking the huge selection down into 4 posts. The first one is for the solid color short sleeves, 2nd will be for the patterned short sleeves, 3rd for the summer weight long sleeves, and 4th for polos. I'll be publishing those over the next 2 weeks. Cheers everyone and enjoy your Sunday!
John
Hi everyone! Part 2 of our look at Bond summer shirts is now live
Patterned shirts this time, and there's a great alternative for the DAD Cuba shirt!
Also, I want to share this one I came across:
I don't know anything about New Chic (I checked on Trust Pilot and they get okay ratings). But that velour shirt in Beige (the green is shown above) would be a solid alternative for the DAF toweling polo and it only costs twenty bucks.
Cheers!
John
Well that was an expensive update for me 😂
@HalfMonk HalfHitman what did you get?
Also, in case no one has shared it yet, End Clothing has the Barbour Beacon on sale for just over $300
Still have sizes XS to large in stock.
I picked mine up here
Although it looks like End have an extra 15% that at checkout at the moment, which will put it at just over £250?
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/barbour-beacon-sports-jacket-mwx0007ol71.html
That Barbour at END is the best deal I've seen on it in a while (and as @emtiem says, that extra 15% off helps a lot). But the sale at Allweathers was also great!
New post: Best Budget Bond Finds for the week
Lots of stuff from the Memorial Day sales in the U.S. But I know I didn't include many Summer Shirt alternatives in the first two posts so I've added some more options that are available in Europe. Hope that makes up for me missing them the first time!
Cheers!
John
Thanks for looking for European options John: above and beyond the call of duty but much appreciated!
in some of the pictures , this amber lense looks like a credential match for the Legend 06
also, they’re on sale for like $22
How about this from our reliable friends at Mango for Orlebar Brown Octopussy Jacket?
Oh, it just sent me down a terry rabbit hole, is all.