Anyone seen this coat? (Watchmen content)

[Edward]

I have fallen in love with the knee-length trench coat that the Rorschach character wears in the Watchmen film. Curious as to whether anyone knows of a source for something the same? It runs knee length (echoing the original artwork - I've always presumed this to be a Bogart influence / reference), and appears to be made of wax cotton, with regular set-in (not raglan) sleeves.

Unfortunately, not any great images online - B&W shot:

Colour image:

 

[volatile]

I have fallen in love with the knee-length trench coat that the Rorschach character wears in the Watchmen film. Curious as to whether anyone knows of a source for something the same? It runs knee length (echoing the original artwork - I've always presumed this to be a Bogart influence / reference), and appears to be made of wax cotton, with regular set-in (not raglan) sleeves.

Unfortunately, not any great images online - B&W shot:

Colour image:

...and I love his hat.

 

[Edward]

Me too.... I'm not normally much of a one forf a stingy brim, but that works.... I'm hoping this Dobbs can be bashed into something similar when it arrives:

 

[Alucard73]

Magnoli has a duplicate of this jacket in his coming soon section. I ordered mine yesterday. By the time it gets here, i wont need it for a while here in Texas but can wear it in the rain I guess. And I will have it for next winter! I also had Art make the hat. Very nice. May post pics this evening.

 

[Edward]

Magnoli has a duplicate of this jacket in his coming soon section. I ordered mine yesterday. By the time it gets here, i wont need it for a while here in Texas but can wear it in the rain I guess. And I will have it for next winter! I also had Art make the hat. Very nice. May post pics this evening.

Cool, look forward to seeing that. Is it [Edit: i.e. the coat] in wax cotton too? (I'll have to look at the site). [now seen the site - it is! Definitely worth looking into, as it looks like a very pratical option for those days when the Burberry just isn't enough for rain protection!]

 

[m000m000]

I have fallen in love with the knee-length trench coat that the Rorschach character wears in the Watchmen film. Curious as to whether anyone knows of a source for something the same? It runs knee length (echoing the original artwork - I've always presumed this to be a Bogart influence / reference), and appears to be made of wax cotton, with regular set-in (not raglan) sleeves.

Unfortunately, not any great images online - B&W shot:

It might not be that classic as far as coloring goes, but I think I'd actually prefer this non-existant "black" version of the jacket - The charocal texture from the wax coat gives it a really nice character in my opinion.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

Well, I currently have waxed cotton in brown, dark brown and black, so that would be a possibility!

Kind regards,
Magnoli

 

[Edward]

Ah, for the days of the strong pound against the dollar.... I'll be in touch about that, though, Indy, just as soon as Mr eBay and my flat have a little dealings between them.


Regarding the hat I posted above...

As it arrived from eBay (repeat picture for ease of reference):

Following steaming out of the crown and then about half an hour's careful reshaping:

Not as tall as Rorschach's - I suspect his is maybe an inch higher in the crown - or perhaps that's an illusion created by the lack of taper on his?

Probably the closest I'll get, though, without buying into a new Federation or similar and cutting down the brim.... and i think, until the right hat falls into my lap at the perfect price (not least given that in generaly I prefer a wider brim for regular wear), this one will serve my purposes nicely. Other than the taper, possibly being a tiny bit lower, and the doubled-ovder stitched edge (R's looks like a raw edge to me), it's pretty close....

 

[John in Covina]

Has anyone seen this coat?

Q: Has anyone seen this coat?

Mom: "Do remember where you last left it?"
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It's interesting how the costumers come up with stuff.

I really wish they could have a web site where those that worked on the costuming could list:
what they got from regular supply,
what they got then just made alterations to,
and what they simply made from scratch
when it come to clothes in movies.

 

[Edward]

Heh heh, yeah.... in the Rocky Horror community we've been wishing for something like that for years! Closest I've ever seen is this:

http://www.filmjackets.com/

Limited to jackets, and not always especially complete, but can be a useful starting place sometimes. At least a reasonable source of photos...

 

[Indy Magnoli]

Closest I've ever seen is this:

http://www.filmjackets.com/

Indeed! And it will only get better as Rick has been in contact with several original costumers, so we should get the low-down on a lot of newer pieces.

Kind regards,
Indy

 

[ole]

what about this one
http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/barbour/item10008674.aspx?storeid=0

its waxed, but black

 

[Alucard73]

I am still excited about receiving this coat from Magnoli. But I am starting to lose hope after having placed the order in early March. Six weeks has never felt so long. I feel a little like Gilligan on his three hour tour. I really need it by the end of this month.

 

[Alucard73]

Here is the Rorschach Jacket Indy made for me in Dark Brown. Looks a little lighter outside.

 

[Hal]

Is it [Edit: i.e. the coat] in wax cotton too? - it is! ...Definitely worth looking into, as it looks like a very practical option for those days when the Burberry just isn't enough for rain protection!]

Barbour used to make a waxed-cotton trenchcoat - I don't know if they do so any more, but they are often available on eBay UK.
The best traditional British coat for rain protection when a Burberry trench isn't waterproof enough is the double-texture riding mac: there are postings on it from nightandthecity, and a recent thread started by Prof.Branestawm. But new ones areappallingly expensive.