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Duke's raglan shoulder topcoat

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:39 am
by kolecho
I really like this topcoat from the Duke. Is this design (flyfront, peaked lapel, raglan shoulder, turn up cuffs) carried by any RTW makers in London?

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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:54 pm
by whittaker
That is rather splendid, isn't it?

I've seen nothing in London that comes close to that in RTW. You might try Udeshi, who has some interesting samples for overcoats. Otherwise, check Ralph Lauren in August/September, when the autumn/winter collection arrives. It is a long shot but perhaps.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:08 am
by Guest
That is virtually identical to the coat I Had Centofanti make me lst Spring.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:53 am
by kolecho
brescd01 wrote:That is virtually identical to the coat I Had Centofanti make me lst Spring.
Dr, can you post a picture? What cloth is suitable for this type of coat?

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:28 am
by Guest
Photos of it have been in my photojournal for ages. I cannot say what is appropriate. I( used NHTC tweed and I think I got more compliments about that coat than any other garment I have ever worn.

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:54 pm
by whittaker
kolecho wrote:What cloth is suitable for this type of coat?
A tweed would make a fine country overcoat. I've also had my eye on a Dormeuil fabric for a similar project I am planning. It is a grey-blue herringbone, around 16oz, which would make a splendid early spring-autumn overcoat.

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:40 pm
by Will
15 oz. Donegal tweed also makes a great Raglan-sleeved topcoat.