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  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    https://pinkshirtmaker.com/product/grenadine-woven-silk-tie/70111191D2X

    Morocco knitted tie, grenadine not knitted as SA, but still a Bondian alternative, made in Italy and currently just over 10 pounds, shipped!!!
  • DanBond11DanBond11 Posts: 64MI6 Agent
    Is anyone selling a mango Matera jacket??

    Seems they are sold out? I need a small or medium.

    Shipped to Austin, Texas area..

    My email is cjcarpenterbasketball@yahoo.com
  • IceQIceQ Posts: 298MI6 Agent
    Good Amazon deal on a decent C&J Islay alternative £54 - Clark’s Batcombe boot https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074N5G83Q
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    I've been seeing ads for Thursday Boots a lot so decided to check them out. They've got some really nice pieces with decent prices and good reviews (most have pictures which is handy). While it's not really my style, they have a pair that definitely seem like they're a stylish take (less bulky toe) on the SP Danner Mountain Light's...and they're called the Commander.

    https://thursdayboots.com/products/mens-commander-hiker-boot-black-matte?collection=boots

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  • MaverickFergMaverickFerg Posts: 31MI6 Agent
    Alden of Carmel is offering a last call clearance on a few sizes of Scotch Grain Wing Tips on Vibram Lug soles (good C&J Islay alternative). They’re going for $295 + $20 shipping which is unheard of for Aldens!

    https://www.aldenofcarmel.com/last-call-brown-scotch-grain-all-terrain-wing-tip-boot-662.htm
  • nafets47nafets47 FloridaPosts: 939MI6 Agent
    I hope Dan does a Giorgio Armani cr leather jacket.It's one of my favorites
  • RonBerryRonBerry Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    Massimo Dutti have an almost identical alternative to the TF Solden Spectre Jacket.

    I have just received mine and extremely impressed with the detail, and for £80 an absolute bargain!

    Screenshot-20210101-212056-Chrome.jpg

    Sizes run slightly large; I'm a 40inch chest and ordered the 38inch medium after trial and error.

    https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/contrast-fabric-cardigan-c1864542p9106997.html?colorId=401
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    Managed to finally scoop myself a good Beacon sports jacket alternative, the Lutz model from Barbour.

    Cut in a similar fashion to the original Skyfall jacket, it has a slightly heavier weight cotton (8oz instead of 6oz) a nice fit and the patina it develops is beautiful. I even removed the throat belt and buckle for a cleaner, skyfall-esque appearance.
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    RonBerry wrote:
    Massimo Dutti have an almost identical alternative to the TF Solden Spectre Jacket.

    I have just received mine and extremely impressed with the detail, and for £80 an absolute bargain!

    Screenshot-20210101-212056-Chrome.jpg

    Sizes run slightly large; I'm a 40inch chest and ordered the 38inch medium after trial and error.

    https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/contrast-fabric-cardigan-c1864542p9106997.html?colorId=401


    Thanks for the information! Looks great.

    Would you say it's quite warm? Good as a midlayer?

    HC.
  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 593MI6 Agent
    Managed to finally scoop myself a good Beacon sports jacket alternative, the Lutz model from Barbour.

    Cut in a similar fashion to the original Skyfall jacket, it has a slightly heavier weight cotton (8oz instead of 6oz) a nice fit and the patina it develops is beautiful. I even removed the throat belt and buckle for a cleaner, skyfall-esque appearance.

    Great choice. I was wearing my one today. It’s a great jacket.
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    RonBerry wrote:
    Massimo Dutti have an almost identical alternative to the TF Solden Spectre Jacket.

    Screenshot-20210101-212056-Chrome.jpg

    Sizes run slightly large; I'm a 40inch chest and ordered the 38inch medium after trial and error.

    https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/contrast-fabric-cardigan-c1864542p9106997.html?colorId=401


    Thanks for the information! Looks great.

    Would you say it's quite warm? Good as a midlayer?

    HC.

    I've been wearing mine today, over a T-shirt. It's pretty warm, like a fleece, as a midlayer... but no good as an outer layer when it gets really cold.
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  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    ichaice wrote:
    Managed to finally scoop myself a good Beacon sports jacket alternative, the Lutz model from Barbour.

    Cut in a similar fashion to the original Skyfall jacket, it has a slightly heavier weight cotton (8oz instead of 6oz) a nice fit and the patina it develops is beautiful. I even removed the throat belt and buckle for a cleaner, skyfall-esque appearance.

    Great choice. I was wearing my one today. It’s a great jacket.

    I have a quilted Lutz in navy and I love it. Might consider picking up the cotton version as well.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    ichaice wrote:
    Managed to finally scoop myself a good Beacon sports jacket alternative, the Lutz model from Barbour.

    Cut in a similar fashion to the original Skyfall jacket, it has a slightly heavier weight cotton (8oz instead of 6oz) a nice fit and the patina it develops is beautiful. I even removed the throat belt and buckle for a cleaner, skyfall-esque appearance.

    Great choice. I was wearing my one today. It’s a great jacket.

    Yep, I have that one as well...I really like it and got it for a good price!
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  • RonBerryRonBerry Posts: 17MI6 Agent
    RonBerry wrote:
    Massimo Dutti have an almost identical alternative to the TF Solden Spectre Jacket.

    I have just received mine and extremely impressed with the detail, and for £80 an absolute bargain!

    Screenshot-20210101-212056-Chrome.jpg

    Sizes run slightly large; I'm a 40inch chest and ordered the 38inch medium after trial and error.

    https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/contrast-fabric-cardigan-c1864542p9106997.html?colorId=401


    Thanks for the information! Looks great.

    Would you say it's quite warm? Good as a midlayer?

    HC.



    As per the above comment, it is a good fleece like layer. It's wool blend, coupled with a nice base layer, I.e. turtleneck (as per Spectre) would ensure you remain warm from cold weather.

    RB
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    RonBerry wrote:
    RonBerry wrote:
    Massimo Dutti have an almost identical alternative to the TF Solden Spectre Jacket.

    I have just received mine and extremely impressed with the detail, and for £80 an absolute bargain!

    Screenshot-20210101-212056-Chrome.jpg

    Sizes run slightly large; I'm a 40inch chest and ordered the 38inch medium after trial and error.

    https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/men/contrast-fabric-cardigan-c1864542p9106997.html?colorId=401


    Thanks for the information! Looks great.

    Would you say it's quite warm? Good as a midlayer?

    HC.



    As per the above comment, it is a good fleece like layer. It's wool blend, coupled with a nice base layer, I.e. turtleneck (as per Spectre) would ensure you remain warm from cold weather.

    RB

    Nice, thanks for the information all -{ .
  • JKingJKing LondonPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Goldfinger Slazenger Burgandy Golf Jumper is available with an (in effect) permanent 30% discount.

    https://www.slazengerheritage.com/product/slazenger-heritage-legend-jumper-burgundy/

    Use James Bond Lifestyle's 10% off code: JBLSH10

    You can also use the Slazenger Heritage 20% off discount code: slzfb20

    Both codes stack for the large and permanent discount. Slazenger heritage does not do the Black Friday or Boxing Day/January sale, so I would advise to buy it now using the 30% off.

    Note: The item ships from Spain.
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    edited January 2021
    Ok so not exactly screen accurate, but my choice of an alternative for the Crockett and Jones Molton boots.

    https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_084010665288_-1

    Ok they aren't roughout or even suede and the welt is natural in colour and not black.

    However they have a nice dark colour, are Goodyear Welted and have a waxed finish which is great for this time of year.

    I can report that they are great quality for this price, I plan to dye the welts on mine to black.
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
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    Ok so not exactly screen accurate, but my choice of an alternative for the Crockett and Jones Molton boots.

    https://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_084010665288_-1

    Ok they aren't roughout or even suede and the welt is natural in colour and not black.

    However they have a nice dark colour, are Goodyear Welted and have a waxed finish which is great for this time of year.

    I can report that they are great quality for this price, I plan to dye the welts on mine to black.

    For some reason the link won't work properly, the boots are called 'Technic Fox Brown Leather'
  • JellyfishJellyfish EnglandPosts: 462MI6 Agent
    For some reason the link won't work properly, the boots are called 'Technic Fox Brown Leather'

    I have previously tried to link to the Debenhams website on here and it didn't work for me either.
  • Hold CommandHold Command LondonPosts: 366MI6 Agent
    Jellyfish wrote:
    For some reason the link won't work properly, the boots are called 'Technic Fox Brown Leather'

    I have previously tried to link to the Debenhams website on here and it didn't work for me either.

    Thanks, wondered what was happening there!
  • canoe2canoe2 Posts: 2,007MI6 Agent
    Hello everyone!

    The website is alive! And (perhaps less importantly) so am I!

    I'll tell the story of what's been happening in my life another time. But for now, I've updated posts on Bond sweaters, the QoS cardigan and a couple of McQueen pieces. I've also added a new post on the Commando sweater. Most of the new stuff is on the front page.

    Obviously, I have a lot of catching up to do! But next week will be a big one with updates for most of the major posts (boots and outerwear) and a couple of new ones that are almost ready to publish.

    Sorry for my absence and the radio silence, but it's great to be back! I hope all of you have been keeping happy and healthy!

    Cheers!
    {[]
    John
  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 593MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    Hello everyone!

    The website is alive! And (perhaps less importantly) so am I!

    I'll tell the story of what's been happening in my life another time. But for now, I've updated posts on Bond sweaters, the QoS cardigan and a couple of McQueen pieces. I've also added a new post on the Commando sweater. Most of the new stuff is on the front page.

    Obviously, I have a lot of catching up to do! But next week will be a big one with updates for most of the major posts (boots and outerwear) and a couple of new ones that are almost ready to publish.

    Sorry for my absence and the radio silence, but it's great to be back! I hope all of you have been keeping happy and healthy!

    Cheers!
    {[]
    John

    Hooray! Welcome back -{ :)
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  • FerinstalFerinstal North of Londinium...Posts: 310MI6 Agent
    Welcome back Canoe2 - good to know you are OK. -{
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  • tsholdtshold TorontoPosts: 212MI6 Agent
    canoe2 wrote:
    Hello everyone!

    The website is alive! And (perhaps less importantly) so am I!

    I'll tell the story of what's been happening in my life another time. But for now, I've updated posts on Bond sweaters, the QoS cardigan and a couple of McQueen pieces. I've also added a new post on the Commando sweater. Most of the new stuff is on the front page.

    Obviously, I have a lot of catching up to do! But next week will be a big one with updates for most of the major posts (boots and outerwear) and a couple of new ones that are almost ready to publish.

    Sorry for my absence and the radio silence, but it's great to be back! I hope all of you have been keeping happy and healthy!

    Cheers!
    {[]
    John

    Welcome back, John! Great to see everything is ok - really looking forward to checking out your new updates.
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  • Matt SMatt S Oh Cult Voodoo ShopPosts: 6,596MI6 Agent
    Welcome back, John! I hope all is well!
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  • HalfMonk HalfHitmanHalfMonk HalfHitman USAPosts: 2,324MI6 Agent
    Glad you're still with us!
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,231MI6 Agent
    Welcome back! Glad to see you are well.
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Welcome back C2!
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  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,446MI6 Agent
    You have been missed!
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