Bespoke Coat in the works

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alden
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Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:44 am

Its sort of a cross between a peacoat and British Warm. The cloth is 565 gms 50% wool/cashmere blend in dark camel, lined in LL Sicilian tweed with pure, thick cashmere pocketing.Collar has been modified, but you get the idea.
Should be done in a week or so. Just in time for BRRRRR, Winter.

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Screaminmarlon
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Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:42 am

Lovely colour and very practical design. Is it lined in tweed or linen?
alden
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Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:55 am

It is lined in this beauty

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alden
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Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:58 am

I may add a fur collar to complete this look but I have to find the right one to work with the camel color.

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Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:12 pm

Beautiful colour as well as collar. Is it supposed to fall around mid-thigh? I must admit that I don't really understand the appeal of this length. On consideration I might see that it would be easier to wear over non-tailored clothes than a full length coat, but still... What's the reason for your choice?
alden
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Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:07 am

I very much enjoy my longer topcoats and am fortunate to have a dozen or so handmade for me over the years.

ImageTweed Double Breasted by The London Lounge, on Flickr

ImageBTM3 004 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

ImageCity Double Breasted by The London Lounge, on Flickr

ImageRaglan by The London Lounge, on Flickr

But a few years ago I started wearing some shorter coats, 3/4 coats like the Car Coat, Reefer and British Warm.

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In an urban environment, these days, I find I reach for the shorter coats (just short of mid thigh or just above the knee) much more often than the longer ones. If what’s planned is a long walk, a longer overcoat is just great. But if the days’ activities include climbing in and out of taxis, buses or metro trains. If they include restaurants and having to hang the coat someplace where it is safe, the shorter coat always gets the call. They are not nearly as beautiful, but they are just so practical and easy to live with. What’s important is that you have good coverage over the chest and the possibility to close and cover the neck. A good pair of flannel or tweed trousers will protect your legs.

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Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:41 pm

For your new coat Alden I would vote for a fur collar.
Entirely too much anti fur sentiment going around.
Fur - which has been keeping people warm for thousands of years. !

I was unwittingly caught in an anti-fur rally in Milano a while back.
Thank god I wasn't wearing fur!
Those people are vicious and fanatical.

It's hard to beat a longer overcoat for an elegant silhouette but
I guess if you have such a large wardrobe of overcoats, shorter is also useful.

But if you're only getting 1 or 2 overcoats made in your lifetime, well I would go for elegance over practicality.…though this always an interesting choice and trade off.
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Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:56 am

But if you're only getting 1 or 2 overcoats made in your lifetime, well I would go for elegance over practicality.…though this always an interesting choice and trade off
Function is beautiful as well.

I tend to wear the shorter coats with things like cavalry twill and camelhair sweaters, and the longer coats with suits.

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alden
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Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:14 am

This is the kind of short overcoat. It is often seen in the AA illustrations of the 30s and called a "Short Warm" or "British Warm." Very handy and easy to wear.

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ay329
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Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:36 pm

Alden, why not try some chocolate brown Astrakhan to match with your caramel colored cloth pictured above.
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:45 pm

That's great! I love that shade of ca(ra)mel... Speaking of which

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Concordia
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:45 pm

Is yours cut to wear over a sweater, or a jacket?
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 6:22 pm

All very beautiful coats above!
Isn't F/W a great season!!??
We should have some photos of members here dressing for the season if anyone has the energy!
alden
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Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:31 pm

That's great! I love that shade of ca(ra)mel.
Thanks. I like the dark camel/caramel as well.

Very nice coat..let's see it on you!

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