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  • Matt1979Matt1979 Posts: 44MI6 Agent
    Have today purchased the Moss Bros 'wine' silk knit tie hoping it will finish my Moroccan look for a christening in a couple of weeks time at which I'm a godparent. Hope the rest of the outfit works as the jacket is more brown than the trousers which are the taupe Burtons ones.
  • explore007explore007 Posts: 195MI6 Agent
    I went with the M&S version which works really well for a Christening and I had lots of compliments on the outfit - good luck - it is a killer look!!!
    Matt1979 wrote:
    Have today purchased the Moss Bros 'wine' silk knit tie hoping it will finish my Moroccan look for a christening in a couple of weeks time at which I'm a godparent. Hope the rest of the outfit works as the jacket is more brown than the trousers which are the taupe Burtons ones.
  • Matt1979Matt1979 Posts: 44MI6 Agent
    explore007 wrote:
    I went with the M&S version which works really well for a Christening and I had lots of compliments on the outfit - good luck - it is a killer look!!!
    Matt1979 wrote:
    Have today purchased the Moss Bros 'wine' silk knit tie hoping it will finish my Moroccan look for a christening in a couple of weeks time at which I'm a godparent. Hope the rest of the outfit works as the jacket is more brown than the trousers which are the taupe Burtons ones.

    Nice! Do you have any pics?
  • armenianmoviemanarmenianmovieman The 818Posts: 674MI6 Agent
    explore007 wrote:
    I went with the M&S version which works really well for a Christening and I had lots of compliments on the outfit - good luck - it is a killer look!!!
    Matt1979 wrote:
    Have today purchased the Moss Bros 'wine' silk knit tie hoping it will finish my Moroccan look for a christening in a couple of weeks time at which I'm a godparent. Hope the rest of the outfit works as the jacket is more brown than the trousers which are the taupe Burtons ones.

    Speaking of Christenings, I too "christened" my TWINE pipeline tie alt at a Christening, for only $2.88 plus free shipping. I've mentioned it before but here's another friendly reminder for a $3 tie, if you don't mind it being made in China.

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Colourful-Tie-Knot-Knitted-Tie-Necktie-Narrow-Slim-Skinny-Woven-B-/322031215023?var=&hash=item4afa8e61af:m:mX7vIkLe5gVfRvNceTu7GMA
    Yes. Consssssiderably.
  • armenianmoviemanarmenianmovieman The 818Posts: 674MI6 Agent
    edited February 2017
    Also, another great Gazelle substitute is out! The colors are a bit darker and a little stronger, but for $100, and a wide variety of sizes, it's great if you can't find the Adidas Topanga in your size!

    Adidas Model Number BB5256, Legend Ink with Energy Blue stripes

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    http://us.asos.com/adidas-originals/adidas-originals-gazelle-sneakers-in-navy-bb5256/prd/7499247?iid=7499247&affid=14174&channelref=product%20search&mk=abc&currencyid=2&ppcadref=753857714|38363265766|pla-101942825353&gclid=COnmxo7vqdICFUhufgodkIIOUg
    Yes. Consssssiderably.
  • explore007explore007 Posts: 195MI6 Agent
    Jacket is the Gagliardi - much browner than the pics, chinos are a Dockers heather brown I think - boots the Aldo alternative and an M&S made to measure cocktail cuff shirt - it was a v bright day so tricky for pics to show decent colours etc!!




    Matt1979 wrote:
    explore007 wrote:
    I went with the M&S version which works really well for a Christening and I had lots of compliments on the outfit - good luck - it is a killer look!!!
    Matt1979 wrote:
    Have today purchased the Moss Bros 'wine' silk knit tie hoping it will finish my Moroccan look for a christening in a couple of weeks time at which I'm a godparent. Hope the rest of the outfit works as the jacket is more brown than the trousers which are the taupe Burtons ones.

    Nice! Do you have any pics?

    explore007_SPECTRE_Morocco_Look.jpg
  • coaram94coaram94 Posts: 99MI6 Agent
    I followed that link you posted earlier, armenianmovieman, and opted for the purple version of the knit tie. It's finally arrived and I must say, for $2.88... not a bad deal at all! I've since ordered the dark grey version. The only drag is about a month shipping time. All in all, still a pretty good bargain!
  • Matt1979Matt1979 Posts: 44MI6 Agent
    explore007 wrote:
    Jacket is the Gagliardi - much browner than the pics, chinos are a Dockers heather brown I think - boots the Aldo alternative and an M&S made to measure cocktail cuff shirt - it was a v bright day so tricky for pics to show decent colours etc!!



    Great stuff. It looks really good. And different to what anyone else will be wearing.

    Matt1979 wrote:
    explore007 wrote:
    I went with the M&S version which works really well for a Christening and I had lots of compliments on the outfit - good luck - it is a killer look!!!

    Nice! Do you have any pics?

    explore007_SPECTRE_Morocco_Look.jpg
  • angelicbondangelicbond Posts: 194MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:

    Very nice! Where did you get it?

    Hi. Here's the link

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014RF4OAA/

    They do the same pattern in some other colors that look like they could be a good match for a couple of other ties

    They look really good but which colour is the one?

    This one is the brown.
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  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Some great suggestions everyone! I'm keeping track of all of them for post updates. I've just been a little busy lately. I have some big changes/additions coming to the site in March and April and those have been keeping me occupied. But I hope you folks like what I have in mind ;)

    New post: planning your Bond style poker night:

    http://www.iconicalternatives.com/2017/02/27/james-bond-poker-night/
  • JellyfishJellyfish EnglandPosts: 465MI6 Agent
    I've seen this tie in Marks & Spencer, which looks quite similar to the Quantum of Solace PTS tie and the Skyfall tri-colour tie worn when Bond meets Q:
    http://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-silk-premium-waffle-evening-tie/p/p22328245?image=SD_03_T12_3000_F0_X_EC_90&color=NAVY&prevPage=plp
    Possible alternative to the Blofeld lair tie in SPECTRE?:
    http://www.marksandspencer.com/plain-tie-with-stain-resistant/p/p22208951?image=HT_03_T12_8116_F4_X_EC_0&color=NAVYMIX&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect
  • armenianmoviemanarmenianmovieman The 818Posts: 674MI6 Agent
    Tom Ford Henry alternate from H&M for only $10?!

    http://www.hm.com/us/product/37580?article=37580-A#article=37580-A

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    Yes. Consssssiderably.
  • armenianmoviemanarmenianmovieman The 818Posts: 674MI6 Agent
    Also, upon doing some more digging, I learned that Amazon sells its own clothing under the label Amazon Essentials.

    Among them are these $20 chinos, flat-front or pleated.

    https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Classic-Fit-Wrinkle-Resistant-Flat-Front/dp/B01JQTLL9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488361415&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+essentials+taupe

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    And regarding these trousers: is the consensus that the Dark Pebble Dockers are the closest, if not one of the closest to the Brunello trousers? I see Dockers in Dark Pebble at Kohl's, but they're a different shade than the Alpha Dockers?



    Or maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.
    Yes. Consssssiderably.
  • OSS117OSS117 Posts: 48MI6 Agent
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    Are you refering to these Dockers in dark pebble ?
  • smirkingrevengesmirkingrevenge Posts: 150MI6 Agent
    has anyone found a budget version of the JV Suede jacket yet at al? I know there was a Zara one, but i missed that.
  • armenianmoviemanarmenianmovieman The 818Posts: 674MI6 Agent
    OSS117 wrote:
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    Are you refering to these Dockers in dark pebble ?

    I was referring to this one... it looks much darker than the typical D2\D3 Dark Pebble selection at Kohls. I'm assuming it's the same color\shade just different lighting? But who knows.

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    https://www.zalando.co.uk/dockers-marina-chinos-do822e010-b12.html
    Yes. Consssssiderably.
  • UNCLE27UNCLE27 EnglandPosts: 1,118MI6 Agent
    has anyone found a budget version of the JV Suede jacket yet at al? I know there was a Zara one, but i missed that.

    Wested Leather make one. Plus they also make the Morrocco jacket.
    I've not seen either.

    http://www.wested.com/the-james--london-jacket---spectre-style-made-with-soft-black-suede-3496-p.asp
  • Martin AstonMartin Aston LondonPosts: 408MI6 Agent
    Anyone living in the U.K. who is after a pair of boots similar to the RM Williams suede Chelsea boots worn by DC then have a look at these available at M&S

    http://www.marksandspencer.com/suede-chelsea-boots/p/p22317561?prevPage=plp&pdpredirect
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    OSS117 wrote:
    DO822_E015_C11_12.jpg
    Are you refering to these Dockers in dark pebble ?

    I was referring to this one... it looks much darker than the typical D2\D3 Dark Pebble selection at Kohls. I'm assuming it's the same color\shade just different lighting? But who knows.

    DO822E010-B12@12.jpg

    https://www.zalando.co.uk/dockers-marina-chinos-do822e010-b12.html

    I got really confused with all those Dockers in "Dark Pebble". The ones on Amazon US and the Dockers website (and other US sites) looked too dark to the "ideal" match for the BCs. But the exact same model of pants on the UK sites (I think it was John Lewis) looked like a much better option. Then there was the color differentiation between the different Dockers models. D1s or D2s in Dark Pebble were not the same color as the Alpha Stretch in Dark Pebble. I'm not sure if it was just the lighting used in the product shots. I think there is an actual variation between the different models and between the US and UK models. Made in different factories maybe?

    armenianmovieman: nice find on those glasses!

    explore007: I'd love to see another shot of that Gagliardi that shows the actual IRL color. If you have the time!
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Threw together a quick affordable alternative layout based on DC's look in that Omaze campaign. Even brought my own puppy!

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    Enjoy the weekend everyone! {[]
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    Threw together a quick affordable alternative layout based on DC's look in that Omaze campaign
    Daniel-Craig-Omaze-Flatlay-IG.jpg

    Hi canoe, do you have a link for the puppy?

    Excellent work :))
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    JTM Thanks! And I thrifted the puppy, so he's one of a kind :D I'm going to post a video on Instagram later of what happened when I tried to move him when I was packing up.
  • angelicbondangelicbond Posts: 194MI6 Agent
    Fantastic look canoe2! I think I have everything to make up this outfit....may try it this week;)
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  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    kadd wrote:
    Nordstrom sale on Billy Reid peacoat. 40% off Large and XL

    Ahh shocking timing on my part, bought one in large (not from Nordstrom) a couple of days ago, then yesterday a SA one in large comes up for sale on here and today this Nordstrom sale happens!
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    JTM wrote:
    kadd wrote:
    Nordstrom sale on Billy Reid peacoat. 40% off Large and XL

    Ahh shocking timing on my part, bought one in large (not from Nordstrom) a couple of days ago, then yesterday a SA one in large comes up for sale on here and today this Nordstrom sale happens!
    We all have moments like that JTM, if you wait for sales you always risk your size running out.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • shaunshaun Posts: 12MI6 Agent
    Now we know why he`s not doing bond anymore he`s got a job as a newscaster, personally i think he looks a bit of a clown

    shaun
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    BC chino alternative,
    Not very budget but good quality.

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    https://www.reiss.com/p/twill-chinos-mens-friston-in-khaki/?category_id=1115
    You could wait for a sale, reiss do huge discounts but risk losing your size.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    edited March 2017
    I've recently been updating my shawl collar cardigan collection. I've added a khaki / olive green version ala dc Vodafone ad, which I've paired with a similar tone t shirt. Also a decent rag and bone avery grey alternative from m&s.
    We are all familiar with this one, £28.10 via Amazon prime, decent size range
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    I struggled to find a decent textured cotton grey item with patch pockets to replace my very old, very worm avery but I settled on this one, again most sizes available

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    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    I've recently been updating my shawl collar cardigan collection. I've added a khaki / olive green version ala dc Vodafone ad, which I've paired with a similar tone t shirt. Also a decent rag and bone avery grey alternative from m&s. I will post links shortly.

    Pics!
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