I launched Bond on a Budget this past July. Since then, I’ve shared more than 100 budget-friendly alternatives for Bond-related clothing items! As we say goodbye to 2020, I’m revisiting some of my favorite budget-friendly alternatives from this past year. All of the items on this list are here for two reasons: 1) they’re great budget-friendly alternatives, [...]
Since Skyfall, Crockett & Jones shoes have become a favorite brand with the filmmakers and Bond fans alike. The prestigious English shoe manufacturer provided several styles for costumes in Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time To Die, including the fan-favorite Islay boots. (Check out my post about “Crockett & Jones Islay Boots Alternatives” here.) In Spectre, Bond wears black Crockett & Jones Norwich shoes [...]
Spectre features a number of great N.Peal sweaters — my favorite by far is the 007 Cable Roll Neck sweater Bond wears to visit Mr. White in Altaussee. The light grey sweater looks great paired with the navy Dior jacket and ribbed beanie, and I like it because it’s one of the most practical outfits in the movie. [...]
The climactic battle at Bond’s ancestral home gave us some of the best wardrobe pieces in Skyfall, including the Barbour Beacon Heritage X To Ki To Sports Jacket and the Crockett & Jones Islay Boots. I’ve already provided some budget-friendly alternatives for both the Barbour jacket and the Crockett & Jones boots — the final piece you need to complete the [...]
(Updated on Monday, Nov. 30) Black Friday/Cyber Monday has some of the best sales you’ll find all year, including sales from brands that only have sales a couple of times a year. It’s a great time to get your holiday shopping done or just pick up something special for yourself. But the sheer number of [...]
This article is going to be a little different — instead of alternatives for a particular piece from James Bond’s wardrobe, I’m giving you a list of what I think are some great peacoats to choose from at a variety of price points. I’m not doing alternatives because I know the budget-friendly alternative everyone wants is [...]
Goldeneye reintroduced the world to James Bond with Pierce Brosnan replacing Timothy Dalton after a six-year hiatus. Before we ever see the new Bond in a suit or dinner jacket, we see him racing Xenia Onotopp through the hills of Monte Carlo with his Aston Martin DB5 and an exasperated psychologist in the passenger seat. During [...]
As my own small tribute to Sean Connery, I wanted to mark his passing with a post about one of my favorite outfits of his. I couldn’t decide between the tweed hacking jacket from Goldfinger or the black long-sleeve polo from Thunderball so I let my Instagram followers vote and the long-sleeve polo was the clear winner. I really [...]
(I personally buy and use all the products I review. I do not receive any compensation for my reviews.) Back in August, I included the Brogue Boots from Will’s Vegan Store in my list of Crockett & Jones Islay Boots Alternatives. As a vegan, I try to find vegan or cruelty-free clothing whenever possible, but in my experience [...]
Spectre stands out among the Craig-era films as the movie with the best winter wardrobe. It’s the first time we get to see Craig’s Bond in a variety of winter settings, from Mr. White’s dreary cabin at Lake Altaussee to the dazzling snowcapped mountain home of the Hoffler Clinic in Sölden, Austria, where Bond meets Dr. [...]
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