Alternative Matera Slub Linen Jacket/Blouson -NTTD

I am embarrassed to admit how much time I've spent trying to find an alternative to the Connolly Matera Jacket.

For such a simple jacket, you'd think it would be easier to find a suitable "close enough".

For my money, the closest I have found to the blue slub linen jacket is this one from Murano (and its inexpensive too). I concede the pockets are totally wrong, but the color and slub linen fabric are spot on. I also think the cut is closer than any of the other alternative proferred. This doesn't look like a boxy cut barn jacket or shirt jacket. It looks like a blouson. I think it really captures the spirit of the Matera jacket:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Murano-Baird-McNutt-Trucker-Jacket-Slim-Fit-Blue-100-Linen-NWT-250-S75BM700/254365833433?hash=item3b396298d9:m:mpR_HVazvyZdPVHco8yyfmA:sc:USPSPriorityFlatRateEnvelope!19901!US!-1

Here is the same jacket from a different seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Murano-Baird-McNutt-Mens-100-Linen-Trucker-Jacket-Slim-Fit-S-M-L-XL-New-250/264108130802?hash=item3d7e1241f2:m:mmyrLDcfHeMjgvwcteA-26w:sc:USPSPriorityMailLegalFlatRateEnvelope!19901!US!-1

Both sellers have a wide variety of stock and sizes, so if youre looking for a close enough that ticks most of the boxes for less than $50 - you're welcome!

Best, Sean






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  • Obi Sean KenobiObi Sean Kenobi Posts: 215MI6 Agent
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  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    Not bad! I like the fabric.
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    edited September 2019
    Nice looking shirt jacket. Pity the arms are too short for me.

    Maybe too short. Different dimensions for the Larges given between the two sellers.
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    Good research!! Thank you :)
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    That's a great one Sean! Do you mind if I include it in an update of the IA post, with credit to you for the find?
  • Obi Sean KenobiObi Sean Kenobi Posts: 215MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    That's a great one Sean! Do you mind if I include it in an update of the IA post, with credit to you for the find?

    Yeah, totally! All good for the cause. Sean
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Just out of curiosity how durable is a jacket made from slub linen?
  • TimeyswirlsTimeyswirls Posts: 134MI6 Agent
    Just out of curiosity how durable is a jacket made from slub linen?

    I've had blazers in similar fabric, it should be perfectly serviceable as a jacket. Linen might have a deceptive texture but in general is a bit more hard wearing than cotton, no reason to worry.
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    I wouldn't recommend any jacket like this for overweight people
  • TimeyswirlsTimeyswirls Posts: 134MI6 Agent
    ellipsis97 wrote:
    I wouldn't recommend any jacket like this for overweight people

    Such an odd comment to make

    It's a trucker jacket, it's incredibly versatile for anyone of any weight as long as it fits. I mean, no one overweight is gonna look like Ryan Gosling no matter what they wear but that's not the fault of a jacket.

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    I think that looks fine
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    ellipsis97 wrote:
    I wouldn't recommend any jacket like this for overweight people

    Such an odd comment to make

    It's a trucker jacket, it's incredibly versatile for anyone of any weight as long as it fits. I mean, no one overweight is gonna look like Ryan Gosling no matter what they wear but that's not the fault of a jacket.

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    I think that looks fine

    This is not the same style? I'm talking about the linen one that DC wears.. it hugs the body and shows every imperfection

    Especially when it's short it puts emphasis around the belly area and doesn't make it very appealing

    Had one like that before i lost weight and it wasn't a good experience so i felt like mentioning it... i guess i shouldn't?
  • CajunCajun Posts: 481MI6 Agent
    Sean,

    I actually like this design 100 times better than the Connolly. You're killing my wallet. :))
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  • hcantrellhcantrell CharlottePosts: 170MI6 Agent
    I actually really like the differences this jacket has to the SA one. I like that the pockets are on the chest, not the hip; and I also like that this has side tab adjusters rather than that elastic ribbing that the SA jacket has. Those hip pockets just give me the grandpa vibe. I dig this one and already snagged up a medium. Thanks for the find!
    "I don't think the dead care about vengeance."
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    ALERT!!!

    I've found THE best option for the Connolly jacket!

    Mango Pocket Linen Blend Jacket! And I have a favor to ask someone in the UK (see below)


    Mango-Linen-Pocket-Jacket.jpg

    In the UK: 9.99 GBP!

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/gb1/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    In U.S: $24.99

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/us/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    My favor: would someone be willing to pick up a size large for me from the UK site? They don't have any size large left on the U.S. site. Of course, I'll cover costs, shipping, etc. If anyone can, just DM me here and I'll work everything out! Thanks!
  • AugustWalkerAugustWalker Posts: 880MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    ALERT!!!

    I've found THE best option for the Connolly jacket!

    Mango Pocket Linen Blend Jacket! And I have a favor to ask someone in the UK (see below)


    Mango-Linen-Pocket-Jacket.jpg

    In the UK: 9.99 GBP!

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/gb1/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    In U.S: $24.99

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/us/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    My favor: would someone be willing to pick up a size large for me from the UK site? They don't have any size large left on the U.S. site. Of course, I'll cover costs, shipping, etc. If anyone can, just DM me here and I'll work everything out! Thanks!


    WOW, thanks for sharing!

    I just picked up two of them for the price of 10€ each :D
    The name is Walker by the way.

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    Check it out, you won’t be disappointed :)
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    ALERT!!!

    I've found THE best option for the Connolly jacket!

    Mango Pocket Linen Blend Jacket! And I have a favor to ask someone in the UK (see below)


    Mango-Linen-Pocket-Jacket.jpg

    In the UK: 9.99 GBP!

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/gb1/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    In U.S: $24.99

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/us/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    My favor: would someone be willing to pick up a size large for me from the UK site? They don't have any size large left on the U.S. site. Of course, I'll cover costs, shipping, etc. If anyone can, just DM me here and I'll work everything out! Thanks!


    WOW, thanks for sharing!

    I just picked up two of them for the price of 10€ each :D

    Any chance you could pick up a large for me? I'll cover price, shipping, etc. of course. They don't have a size large on the U.S. site.
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    canoe2 wrote:
    ALERT!!!

    I've found THE best option for the Connolly jacket!

    Mango Pocket Linen Blend Jacket! And I have a favor to ask someone in the UK (see below)


    Mango-Linen-Pocket-Jacket.jpg

    In the UK: 9.99 GBP!

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/gb1/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    In U.S: $24.99

    https://www.mangooutlet.com/us/men/jackets-jackets/pocket-linen-blend-jacket_23087663.html?c=56&n=1&s=prendas_he.familia;109

    My favor: would someone be willing to pick up a size large for me from the UK site? They don't have any size large left on the U.S. site. Of course, I'll cover costs, shipping, etc. If anyone can, just DM me here and I'll work everything out! Thanks!


    WOW, thanks for sharing!

    I just picked up two of them for the price of 10€ each :D

    Any chance you could pick up a large for me? I'll cover price, shipping, etc. of course. They don't have a size large on the U.S. site.


    What a great find, now how cheap?!?!? Insane :)
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    Please note that Mango is using different sizing on their US and European sites.

    On the US sire I am a Large but on the European site I would be a XL.
  • JG007JG007 Manchester , United KingdomPosts: 276MI6 Agent
    MEGA find! I must admit i wouldnt have gone for any alternative normally for this jacket as i think the whole outfit for this is a bit meh.
    HOWEVER at £10, ive snagged one. Nice throw on jacket whilst on holiday and Bond related, silly not to really. Ill happily settle on this, i wont be looking for anything more SA as i mentioned im not the biggest fan of this outfit and this this one found is more than reasonable. Either a reissue will be £300+ and a replica most likely £150+ so at £10 its quite the deal!

    GREAT find canoe2, hats off to you -{
  • CajunCajun Posts: 481MI6 Agent
    edited September 2019
    Just wow.

    Can anyone in the UK snag me a Medium? I'll cover all costs of course...

    Feel free to contact Zaritsky as a reference if needed. :D

    Please DM me.
    I edit, therefore I am.
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    Just bought one as well!!!
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Thank you to sunny01 for the helping me get the jacket! I really appreciate it! And thank you to all the others that offered to help! {[]

    And, as always, it's my pleasure to help us find affordable stuff when I can. Just FYI, I am going to share the jacket on social media this afternoon (in about 2 to 3 hours) and I'll publish the updated article on the website with it included. I wanted to make sure everyone here gets a chance to order one if they want it before I share it with the public.

    Cheers!
    John

    All the best!
    John
  • ellipsis97ellipsis97 Posts: 54MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    Thank you to sunny01 for the helping me get the jacket! I really appreciate it! And thank you to all the others that offered to help! {[]

    And, as always, it's my pleasure to help us find affordable stuff when I can. Just FYI, I am going to share the jacket on social media this afternoon (in about 2 to 3 hours) and I'll publish the updated article on the website with it included. I wanted to make sure everyone here gets a chance to order one if they want it before I share it with the public.

    Cheers!
    John

    All the best!
    John

    And we really appreciate that -{
  • Fred007Fred007 Posts: 466MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    Thank you to sunny01 for the helping me get the jacket! I really appreciate it! And thank you to all the others that offered to help! {[]

    And, as always, it's my pleasure to help us find affordable stuff when I can. Just FYI, I am going to share the jacket on social media this afternoon (in about 2 to 3 hours) and I'll publish the updated article on the website with it included. I wanted to make sure everyone here gets a chance to order one if they want it before I share it with the public.

    Cheers!
    John

    All the best!
    John

    That's very kind of you John, thank you very much, you're a true Gentleman :007)
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Can anyone pick me up one as well?
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Can anyone pick me up one as well? Medium if available?
  • CharlesRobinsonCharlesRobinson Posts: 53MI6 Agent
    Can anyone pick me up one as well? Medium if available?
    Did someone get you one? Can sort that for you if still needed?
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Can anyone pick me up one as well? Medium if available?

    As Westward Drift said, the UK sizes run one size smaller than U.S. sizes (UK Large = U.S. medium). And Mango fits small to begin with. So if you need one from the UK site a size large may be a better bet. Just a suggestion!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    Thank you....! I mentioned medium because it (the UK size guide) says it fits 39.5 which would be perfect for me....but you're saying it might be too small despite the measurement? Maybe for the price I should get a large and a medium?
    canoe2 wrote:
    Can anyone pick me up one as well? Medium if available?

    As Westward Drift said, the UK sizes run one size smaller than U.S. sizes (UK Large = U.S. medium). And Mango fits small to begin with. So if you need one from the UK site a size large may be a better bet. Just a suggestion!
  • CajunCajun Posts: 481MI6 Agent
    I still need a Large if anyone's volunteering. -{
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