No Time To Die wardrobe: possible spoilers

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  • PeakeyPeakey Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    Fred007 wrote:
    JD_007 wrote:
    As promised.

    Pictured with the R&B henley and MA Winch trousers (which I still need to get taken up and tapered slightly).

    This is a size S, which is the size I usually take (37-38" chest). As mentioned previously, I just need to get a little off the sleeve lengths to sharpen it up a bit more.

    The buttons on the jacket are black and branded with "Connolly". They look a little different to the previous pictures I'd seen of the jacket, but it could be due to reflected lighting.

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    For me, sleeves length looks good and the MA trouser doesn't need to be tapered on you !!! Just my opinion :007)

    And yes, buttons were different (and prettier to my taste) before...


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    I'm expecting my jacket shortly but disappointed to read and see the change in buttons. For me, black branded buttons cheapen the jacket. The original look like they had MOP contrast buttons as opposed to black!
  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    Peakey wrote:
    Fred007 wrote:
    JD_007 wrote:
    As promised.

    Pictured with the R&B henley and MA Winch trousers (which I still need to get taken up and tapered slightly).

    This is a size S, which is the size I usually take (37-38" chest). As mentioned previously, I just need to get a little off the sleeve lengths to sharpen it up a bit more.

    The buttons on the jacket are black and branded with "Connolly". They look a little different to the previous pictures I'd seen of the jacket, but it could be due to reflected lighting.

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    IMG-0183.jpg

    IMG-0195.jpg

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    For me, sleeves length looks good and the MA trouser doesn't need to be tapered on you !!! Just my opinion :007)

    And yes, buttons were different (and prettier to my taste) before...


    connolly-giubbino-jacket-768x1152.jpg

    I'm expecting my jacket shortly but disappointed to read and see the change in buttons. For me, black branded buttons cheapen the jacket. The original look like they had MOP contrast buttons as opposed to black!

    Very unfortunate to hear that Connolly changed the buttons as I'd prefer the jacket to be screen accurate! Maybe it will be possible to get the correct buttons from Connolly flor a small fee.
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Hopefully. What a pain.......
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  • NoiNoi Posts: 705MI6 Agent
    edited March 2020
    thanks for the measurements, the buttons before got a more summer-feeling-look if you know what I mean, the dark/black ones reminds me of fall/winter-season, the pattern of the buttons matches better with the structure of the jacket (see pic) and like the the MA Duster it looks better when opened, more young, more sportive in my eyes. great jacket, won't regret it.

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  • PeakeyPeakey Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    MikeG77 wrote:
    Peakey wrote:
    Fred007 wrote:


    For me, sleeves length looks good and the MA trouser doesn't need to be tapered on you !!! Just my opinion :007)

    And yes, buttons were different (and prettier to my taste) before...


    connolly-giubbino-jacket-768x1152.jpg

    I'm expecting my jacket shortly but disappointed to read and see the change in buttons. For me, black branded buttons cheapen the jacket. The original look like they had MOP contrast buttons as opposed to black!

    Very unfortunate to hear that Connolly changed the buttons as I'd prefer the jacket to be screen accurate! Maybe it will be possible to get the correct buttons from Connolly flor a small fee.

    Paid £460 for the jacket they should have the correct buttons on in the first place!
  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    Peakey wrote:
    MikeG77 wrote:
    Peakey wrote:

    I'm expecting my jacket shortly but disappointed to read and see the change in buttons. For me, black branded buttons cheapen the jacket. The original look like they had MOP contrast buttons as opposed to black!

    Very unfortunate to hear that Connolly changed the buttons as I'd prefer the jacket to be screen accurate! Maybe it will be possible to get the correct buttons from Connolly flor a small fee.

    Paid £460 for the jacket they should have the correct buttons on in the first place!

    I definitely agree and I'll be emailing Connolly tonight after work to get some answers!
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • casino_royalecasino_royale Posts: 202MI6 Agent
    I just received a message from Connolly about the buttons;

    'I just got a reply from the production team regarding the buttons. It is the same size and the latest batch of buttons is a fraction darker ( they are natural vero corno and the tone can vary between buttons)'.
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    I got the same reply from Connolly. The attached pictures showed buttons that are not black. If my buttons match those in the attached picstures I'll be happy.

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  • PeakeyPeakey Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    edited March 2020
    I got the same reply from Connolly. The attached pictures showed buttons that are not black. If my buttons match those in the attached picstures I'll be happy.

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    How can you go from dull flecked horn buttons to black ones? I'm not convinced by their response. I think the production just thought horn buttons are horn, regardless of the colour difference and were not worried about SA for NTTD.

    These look closer to the buttons used - https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=i0d5Xrn7N9WejLsP3r20oAk&q=32l+dull+horn+buttons&oq=32l+dull+horn+buttons&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-hp.3...1981.9317..9885...0.0..1.685.7660.0j7j2j3j4j5......0....1.......8..41j41i22i29i30j41i19j0i131j0j0i3j46j0i30j0i22i30j0i22i10i30j33i160j33i21j33i22i29i30.P0Zt76EYv60#imgrc=VSuuSo4yGd5tjM:
  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    edited March 2020
    Peakey wrote:
    I got the same reply from Connolly. The attached pictures showed buttons that are not black. If my buttons match those in the attached picstures I'll be happy.

    JB-Giubbino-IMG-0641.png

    JB-Giubbino-IMG-0642.png

    How can you go from dull flecked horn buttons to black ones? I'm not convinced by their response. I think the production just thought horn buttons are horn, regardless of the colour difference and were not worried about SA for NTTD.

    These look closer to the buttons used - https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=i0d5Xrn7N9WejLsP3r20oAk&q=32l+dull+horn+buttons&oq=32l+dull+horn+buttons&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-hp.3...1981.9317..9885...0.0..1.685.7660.0j7j2j3j4j5......0....1.......8..41j41i22i29i30j41i19j0i131j0j0i3j46j0i30j0i22i30j0i22i10i30j33i160j33i21j33i22i29i30.P0Zt76EYv60#imgrc=VSuuSo4yGd5tjM:

    I agree with Steve's sentiment in that if the buttons are the same as the pictures I've received then there is nothing to worry about but if not......God help Connolly because they're going to get an ear full!
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • Double0zeroDouble0zero Los AngelesPosts: 220MI6 Agent
    For US buyers, what was the total cost for the Connolly jacket ? (shipping and customs fees included )
  • Westward_DriftWestward_Drift Posts: 3,085MI6 Agent
    For US buyers, what was the total cost for the Connolly jacket ? (shipping and customs fees included )

    GBP 423.33.

    It's under $800 so it should be exempt from customs fees.
  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    For US buyers, what was the total cost for the Connolly jacket ? (shipping and customs fees included )

    The total i paid was $543.30 which included shipping and handling but no customs charges since the item is under $800.00
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    The No Time To Die Matera Jacket Review

    We review the No Time To Die jacket that Bond wears in Matera, Italy. Made by Connolly of England, we discuss the fit, feel, and fashion of this Bond sartorial moment.

    https://youtu.be/SlqKI5JBS9A


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  • JacobJacob DenmarkPosts: 294MI6 Agent
    Jacket looks amazing. Certainly fits my style! Would have bought it right away if it hadn't been for the steep price increase.

    You imply that the henley is the SA one. Which brand is it? It looks different from the Alfani one in your budget video, but maybe it's just the lighting.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    edited March 2020
    No, just a different one from the Alfani. I think I have half dozen henleys now trying to get the right look.
    Jacob wrote:
    Jacket looks amazing. Certainly fits my style! Would have bought it right away if it hadn't been for the steep price increase.

    You imply that the henley is the SA one. Which brand is it? It looks different from the Alfani one in your budget video, but maybe it's just the lighting.
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
  • PeakeyPeakey Posts: 124MI6 Agent
    The No Time To Die Matera Jacket Review

    We review the No Time To Die jacket that Bond wears in Matera, Italy. Made by Connolly of England, we discuss the fit, feel, and fashion of this Bond sartorial moment.

    https://youtu.be/SlqKI5JBS9A


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    David, great video as always. How would you describe the button colour - is it black or different horn colour?
  • The Bond VivantThe Bond Vivant SeendPosts: 1,325MI6 Agent
    I wanted to wait until David's vlog was up before posting these of my Connolly Giubbino Matera Jacket, so as not to steal any thunder, but here they are-

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    And now a comparison with the Mango Frugal alternative-

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    I'm wearing a medium, and definitely wouldn't have sized up. I have the same measurements as David, but obviously not as ripped! The jacket is extremely light, being unlined. The quality is fantastic. Sleeve length is a tad on the long side, so will need to be altered. But is it worth the massive price premium over the Mango jacket? Well, I have to say, mmmmmmm, maybe not. Unlike David, it is a style of jacket that I would wear in the Spring/Summer, but I also wear a lot of Henleys, which David wouldn't necessarily do. But, with a little tweaking, and if you don't feel you could buy the Connolly without really stretching the budget, I would say probably stick with the Mango. But for some, the Bond connection, plus the quality of the material and the fact that you could or would wear it out in the wild, then the pull will just be too great. And it would be a rare sight, too.
  • ThomoThomo ReadingPosts: 949MI6 Agent
    Looks lovely - if the sun stays out and we can get out and about... oh wait, well one out two isn't too bad, at least the sunshine B-)
  • The Bond ExperienceThe Bond Experience Newtown, PAPosts: 5,490Quartermasters
    GREAT comparison and review Blair....BTW, looks great on you!
    I wanted to wait until David's vlog was up before posting these of my Connolly Giubbino Matera Jacket, so as not to steal any thunder, but here they are-

    Matera-i.jpg

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    Matera-iii.jpg

    Matera-iv.jpg

    Matera-i-SIDE.jpg

    Matera-back.jpg

    Matera-toggle.jpg

    Matera-Pocket.jpg

    And now a comparison with the Mango Frugal alternative-

    Matera-both.jpg

    Frugal-front.jpg

    Frugal-collar.jpg

    Frugal-pocket.jpg

    frugal-button.jpg

    I'm wearing a medium, and definitely wouldn't have sized up. I have the same measurements as David, but obviously not as ripped! The jacket is extremely light, being unlined. The quality is fantastic. Sleeve length is a tad on the long side, so will need to be altered. But is it worth the massive price premium over the Mango jacket? Well, I have to say, mmmmmmm, maybe not. Unlike David, it is a style of jacket that I would wear in the Spring/Summer, but I also wear a lot of Henleys, which David wouldn't necessarily do. But, with a little tweaking, and if you don't feel you could buy the Connolly without really stretching the budget, I would say probably stick with the Mango. But for some, the Bond connection, plus the quality of the material and the fact that you could or would wear it out in the wild, then the pull will just be too great. And it would be a rare sight, too.
  • Double0zeroDouble0zero Los AngelesPosts: 220MI6 Agent
    edited March 2020
    I was waiting to watch David’s Connolly jacket’s review video before making a decision (since he usually does the best representation wearing them).

    I share David’s views while it’s a Cool jacket, I’m still not quite sure if it’s something I would be wearing.

    I will keep an eye as I may Change my mind :))
  • bosoxfanbosoxfan Posts: 611MI6 Agent
    I agree with something I heard someone else say or write, it's a little too Dad Bond for me
    KH
  • Double0zeroDouble0zero Los AngelesPosts: 220MI6 Agent
    edited March 2020
    The only way this jacket would work for me personally is to treat it as an Orlebar Brown linen top.

    Now picture yourself in the Bahamas. From that angle I’d pair it with:
    - white or black V-neck Tee
    - slim linen pants : white, black, navy (blue jeans works too)

    It suits the OB Oceanside lifestyle image much more for me.

    One of the biggest reason the Connolly jacket was such a turn off to so many of us (ME INCLUDED) is the way the whole Matera outfit was put together.

    It’s not a bad jacket, it’s just how you’d wear it. The boxy matera outfit certainly gives it that “Dad Bond” vibes as the previous member mentioned.

    I just can’t justify the price point for the “very” limited island getaway lifestyle I’d be making.
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,446MI6 Agent
    I like it. The Craig series of films have been light on summer layers.

    Bond may wear Harringtons and suede cafe racers in the heat of the day, but I can't. This casual linen-cotton jacket definitely fills a niche, no matter what else one wants to say about it.

    (As opposed to the presumed Barbour X Engineered Garments jacket for instance. Yay, another blue jacket. Also Dad-ish.)
  • Cg23Cg23 Posts: 242MI6 Agent
    Love the review from TBE. I appreciate the honesty in that it’s ok to appreciate a piece while still considering if it’s something that could be wearable on a regular basis. I think it’s a nice different lightweight jacket with a retro cropped look to it. For me personally, the price tag makes it pretty easy to have to pass though. Has anyone had any luck with the mango alternative? Seems like it has been long gone for a while.
  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,367MI6 Agent
    I find the Mango alternative much nicer...
    The connelly jacket looks like a factory uniform.
  • JB1106340JB1106340 Posts: 434MI6 Agent
    Cg23 wrote:
    Love the review from TBE. I appreciate the honesty in that it’s ok to appreciate a piece while still considering if it’s something that could be wearable on a regular basis. I think it’s a nice different lightweight jacket with a retro cropped look to it. For me personally, the price tag makes it pretty easy to have to pass though. Has anyone had any luck with the mango alternative? Seems like it has been long gone for a while.

    Sizes L and upwards are currently in stock. They restocked a couple of weeks ago on Medium and Small as well but they went quite quickly.
  • Smithers500Smithers500 Spectre IslandPosts: 1,341MI6 Agent
    Thanks for the video David.

    I have absolutely no regrets now baulking at Connolly’s exploitative price hike - I won’t miss not having this jacket one bit. The hugely less expensive Mango alternative will do me fine and even then I doubt I’ll wear that much.
    Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
  • Cg23Cg23 Posts: 242MI6 Agent
    JB1106340 wrote:
    Cg23 wrote:
    Love the review from TBE. I appreciate the honesty in that it’s ok to appreciate a piece while still considering if it’s something that could be wearable on a regular basis. I think it’s a nice different lightweight jacket with a retro cropped look to it. For me personally, the price tag makes it pretty easy to have to pass though. Has anyone had any luck with the mango alternative? Seems like it has been long gone for a while.

    Sizes L and upwards are currently in stock. They restocked a couple of weeks ago on Medium and Small as well but they went quite quickly.

    From what I was seeing, the uk Mango site was the only one that had certain sizes from time to time or if im incorrect please let me know bc i havent been able to find it whenever i search from time to time
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