The just released Adidas Original Trimm Trab "Trimmy" is a good modern take on the Gazelle 2 as worn in Skyfall
Sadly almost sold out everywhere it seems. Looks like it was released just over a month ago on May 10 and only sizes 6-8 available at best on a couple sites.
Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
Not sure everyone would count these as 'budget' but compared to the Tom Ford screen accurate ones they definitely are and they are a known DC brand.
I found them to be much lighter in the flesh than on the website (perhaps not as light as the screen seen pair but hard to say and they seem to come out darker in photos) and I think work as an alternative to the TF light grey jeans seen in the first days of filming in Jamaica. The first picture is of the actual jeans, the second is from the website for comparison.
This is an older post that I updated. But I really like the idea behind it. Since we focus so much energy on finding things, I thought it would be nice to take a break from that.
This is an older post that I updated. But I really like the idea behind it. Since we focus so much energy on finding things, I thought it would be nice to take a break from that.
This is an older post that I updated. But I really like the idea behind it. Since we focus so much energy on finding things, I thought it would be nice to take a break from that.
Cheers!
John
Great post! Really nice to focus on experiences rather than just 'stuff' (which I know is also nice for us ) ) and particularly ones we can share with our significant others.
Keep up the great work -{
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
This is an older post that I updated. But I really like the idea behind it. Since we focus so much energy on finding things, I thought it would be nice to take a break from that.
Ok, two things to report here. There’s this website called drop.com which offers incredible deals on some items. I’ve used it for a ton of things and there are two Craig/Bond things available right now.
I hope the links work.... i strongly recommend drop.com. I think I get $10 if I send you an email invite but I didn’t want this to sound like a sales pitch.
Let me know what you think of the glasses!
I think you have to be a member to see the price. The glasses are $80 down from 170.
Yessir, massdrop became drop...I’ve gotten a lot of stuff from there including a watch. The seiko turtle srp777
This discount was ridiculous so I was a little leery at first but they’ve been awesome.
I would definitely pick up those sunglasses if I didn’t already buy Vuarnets and TF108’s this year!
I was going to do a post on all of Bond's summer shoes, like I did for the shirts and swim shorts. But there are some great espadrille alternatives out there. So I decided to do one post on those and then another post on the other styles.
I nowhere near a watch export, so if any of you have suggestions for the 6538 or any of the others, I'd appreciate you sharing them!
Cheers!
John
Good post! I'd like to help you out with the eventual post for Casino Royale watches, i'm sure these have been mentioned before but I own and love them so here goes.
For the watch worn for the first half of the film, the Citizen Promaster Diver Bn0190-07E
I have the Brosnan Omegas post scheduled for this Friday and then the Craig Omegas for next week. The last post will focus on those odd watches: some of Moore's Seikos, the Dalton Rolex and Tag, things like that.
Primark (US) has a navy blue pair of swim trunks with the zipper side pockets and front draw string for $9. Saw them in the Boston store today but they’re not on the website. I will try to grab pics tomorrow as I’m working near there for the next few weeks. I already have a budget bond 25 pair but heck, might grab these too. Stay tuned!
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Sadly almost sold out everywhere it seems. Looks like it was released just over a month ago on May 10 and only sizes 6-8 available at best on a couple sites.
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/tagliatore-open-collar-polo-shirt-item-13826252.aspx
A few more sizes available here:
https://www.raffaello-network.com/english/fashion-details/518188/2369/Tagliatore%20Mens%20Clothing.html?
I found them to be much lighter in the flesh than on the website (perhaps not as light as the screen seen pair but hard to say and they seem to come out darker in photos) and I think work as an alternative to the TF light grey jeans seen in the first days of filming in Jamaica. The first picture is of the actual jeans, the second is from the website for comparison.
https://www.scotch-soda.com/gb/en/ralston---stone-and-sand/125358.html?dwvar_125358_color=cement%20melange#q=Ralston&prefn1=searchColor&prefv1=Grey&position=1
New Post! Our Father's Day Gift Guide for the Bond Fan!
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2016/06/03/fathers-day-gifts-for-the-bond-fan/
This is an older post that I updated. But I really like the idea behind it. Since we focus so much energy on finding things, I thought it would be nice to take a break from that.
Cheers!
John
I own a pair and they probably are as close as it gets:
https://www.google.de/shopping/product/9098894886939596823?q=jack+and+jones+tim+jeans+grau&client=safari&hl=de-de&biw=320&bih=450&tbs=cat:204,pdtr0:950011|950014,pdtr1:968115|968152,vw:g,init_ar:SgVKAwjMAUoKUggI-_105IP79OUoKUggIs4s7INiLO0oHsgQECNK5IA%3D%3D,ss:44&prmd=sinv&prds=epd:974100555178410516,paur:ClkAsKraXzx-EIMGtYSanCV8oJVi2suMjbEG9bN0ij8T-14ydUzxSop_VMQpa2hRWB_9Ua7sq0jIZf_gBHlnIoRcSsyju7nycmCNhKPAiWCZZH-Y7t95xx7laBIZAFPVH70f733hUDgPC4vNFlFkzqV-B348TQ,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1
IG: @thebondarchives
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed
What a fun idea for a post! Well done.
Great post! Really nice to focus on experiences rather than just 'stuff' (which I know is also nice for us
Keep up the great work -{
Great stuff! {[]
The first is the Danner mountain light II boots for $270 down from $380. This is the actual boot not just budget alternative. If there’s a better thread to share that on, please do. https://drop.com/buy/danner-mountain-light-ii-boots?utm_placement=0&referer=8RRY3P&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202019-06-05&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional&utm_content=1559731528754.718592818767190738133981
The other is an alternative for Craig’s Moscot Petie sun from a company called Raen...which I’ve never heard of. Frames and everything, they’re a pretty close match.
https://drop.com/buy/raen-remmy-sunglasses?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=656548&referer=8RRY3P&mode=guest_open&iterableCampaignId=656548&iterableTemplateId=926324
I hope the links work.... i strongly recommend drop.com. I think I get $10 if I send you an email invite but I didn’t want this to sound like a sales pitch.
Let me know what you think of the glasses!
I think you have to be a member to see the price. The glasses are $80 down from 170.
This discount was ridiculous so I was a little leery at first but they’ve been awesome.
I would definitely pick up those sunglasses if I didn’t already buy Vuarnets and TF108’s this year!
New Post: The Bond espadrilles
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/07/james-bond-espadrilles/
I was going to do a post on all of Bond's summer shoes, like I did for the shirts and swim shorts. But there are some great espadrille alternatives out there. So I decided to do one post on those and then another post on the other styles.
Cheers!
John
New post: I'm back at the watches. Starting with the Rolex
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/08/the-james-bond-rolex-submariner-6538/
I nowhere near a watch export, so if any of you have suggestions for the 6538 or any of the others, I'd appreciate you sharing them!
Cheers!
John
https://factory.jcrew.com/p/mens-clothing/polos/piquepolos/piqu-flex-polo-shirt/J0351?color_name=shoreline
Good post! I'd like to help you out with the eventual post for Casino Royale watches, i'm sure these have been mentioned before but I own and love them so here goes.
For the watch worn for the first half of the film, the Citizen Promaster Diver Bn0190-07E
I bought mine from herehttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Citizen-Promaster-Diver-Black-Dial-Polyurethane-Strap-MenS-Watch-Bn0190-07E/264303097465?epid=2256209635&hash=item3d89b13679:g:fcMAAOSwOn1c7DbF and it arrived new with tags, the seller is trusted, and the price is better than anywhere else online I found. Hope this helps some of you get a good deal, it's now $10 lower than when I bought it
And for the watch worn in the later half of the film, The Citizen Promaster Diver BN0191-55L
The prices for this one were relatively the same everywhere online so no deal I can offer there.
Both of them are very close on the details, just don't have the secondary offset bezel which I've never liked anyways
I have the Brosnan Omegas post scheduled for this Friday and then the Craig Omegas for next week. The last post will focus on those odd watches: some of Moore's Seikos, the Dalton Rolex and Tag, things like that.
Cheers!
John
New Post! The complete guide to shoe care
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/10/complete-shoe-care-guide-part-1/
Not exactly Bond related, but definitely helpful. This is part 1. Part 2 will be published later this week.
Cheers!
The second part of the Shoe Care Guide is now live
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/12/the-complete-shoe-care-guide-part-2/
this is the meat and potatoes post that goes into detail for each cleaning and polishing step.
Cheers!
https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/john-smedley-jersey-polo/4840783
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/14/james-bond-brosnan-omegas/
I also did a quick update on the Connery Rolex and added some suggestions from people:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/08/the-james-bond-rolex-submariner-6538/
Cheers all!
John
New Post! "5 Things I Want" for June:
https://www.iconicalternatives.com/2019/06/16/5-things-i-want-june/
Lots of Bond and a Craig piece in this one!
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!