Bespoke Coat in the works

[alden]

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.

IMG_0723 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

Cheers

[Screaminmarlon]

Lovely colour and very practical design. Is it lined in tweed or linen?

[alden]

It is lined in this beauty

P1000106 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

[alden]

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

Fur collar by The London Lounge, on Flickr

[J.S. Groot]

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]

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

Tweed Double Breasted by The London Lounge, on Flickr

BTM3 004 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

City Double Breasted by The London Lounge, on Flickr

Raglan 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.

IMG_0133 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

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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[uppercase]

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.

[alden]

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]

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.

IMG_2150 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

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[ay329]

Alden, why not try some chocolate brown Astrakhan to match with your caramel colored cloth pictured above.

[alden]

IMG_1182 by The London Lounge, on Flickr

[Screaminmarlon]

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

[Concordia]

Is yours cut to wear over a sweater, or a jacket?

[uppercase]

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]

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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