Magnoli Doctor Who / U-boat Jacket

[91_Mustang]

Here is my Doctor Who replica jacket from Magnoli Clothiers. I think they did a great job. To match the look of the screen used version I asked Magnoli to use a dark brown goatskin hide, redye it black, and then lightly distress it. The lining colors were custom specified to be screen accurate as well with light tan/antique gold in the body and white with pinstripes in the sleeves. In my opinion Magnoli has nailed the pattern. I think it captures pretty much every critical design element of the original. The quality is fantastic and I'm very impressed with the finished product. The "made to measure" fit turned out excellent. It took about 13 weeks from date of order to receive the jacket but I think it was worth the wait.

 

[Fiver64]

Nice design!

I really like the out-of-the-ordinary sleeve lining! Very cool jacket. Thanks for sharing!

 

[crismans]

Beautiful jacket! This is a design that I really, really like. I really think Magnoli should use your jacket on his site as it looks a lot better than the jacket he has featured for this item.

I have an X-3 Wolverine jacket from Magnoli and everything is top shelf on it. For some reason, Magnoli seems to be under the radar somewhat (at least this is my perception) but his products really deserve a second and third look.

 

[surdanis]

looks good!

I hope my coat turns out as good as that looks. I've not heard in a while about the status. Have fun with your new jacket! :eusa_clap

 

[MDphoto]

Beautiful jacket. You and Magnoli deserve high praise :eusa_clap

 

[kobol]

Great looking Coat and Magnoli certainly does fine work.
I really like your lining choices.

 

[Daniel Hunter]

So what does it look like on????

 

[91_Mustang]

Thanks everyone for the nice compliments. Unfortunately, I haven't had an opportunity yet to have any pictures made of me wearing the jacket. Once I do I'll try to get them posted.

 

[crimsonofsam]

That coat looks great.That's going to be my next purchase.The only thing I'd want different is the hidden inner cuffs.

 

[91_Mustang]

I really think Magnoli should use your jacket on his site as it looks a lot better than the jacket he has featured for this item.

Looks like Magnoli must have liked your suggestion. I was browsing though his website the other day and it looks like he has updated the U-boat jacket photos with pictures of what I'm almost absolutely certain is my jacket!

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/u-b...ather-jackets-by-magnoli-clothiers-p-143.html

 

[crismans]

Looks like Magnoli must have liked your suggestion. I was browsing though his website the other day and it looks like he has updated the U-boat jacket photos with pictures of what I'm almost absolutely certain is my jacket!

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/u-b...ather-jackets-by-magnoli-clothiers-p-143.html

I'm glad someone has finally decided to listen to me! lol

Your jacket is just a beauty. How is it wearing in?

 

[91_Mustang]

It's doing fine and has held up well for the one season I've had it. I'm looking forward to this fall so I can wear it more often.

The only complaint I can make is that when the jacket is fully buttoned up it's just a little snug on me and it loses the ability to raise the arms past 45 degrees. Fortunately unbuttoned, which is how I prefer wearing it, is very comfortable and the arm movement is not a problem.

The jacket is what I would consider "dressy" in today's world of business casual attire. It also has a look of its own that even further sets it apart from the crowd. I definitely feel that I get noticed when I wear it but so far nobody's been able to make the Doctor Who connection. I guess that's good in a way.

 

[RayR]

It's doing fine and has held up well for the one season I've had it. I'm looking forward to this fall so I can wear it more often.

The only complaint I can make is that when the jacket is fully buttoned up it's just a little snug on me and it loses the ability to raise the arms past 45 degrees. Fortunately unbuttoned, which is how I prefer wearing it, is very comfortable and the arm movement is not a problem.

The jacket is what I would consider "dressy" in today's world of business casual attire. It also has a look of its own that even further sets it apart from the crowd. I definitely feel that I get noticed when I wear it but so far nobody's been able to make the Doctor Who connection. I guess that's good in a way.

Hope no one minds me awakening this old thread. I own the original WWII jacket that this (and Doctor Who 9) are patterned after. I can say it is nearly identical. I am working up the $$$ to get one of these myself because I don't to keep wearing the antique even though it is in remarkable condition.

But I can tell you about making the Doctor Who connection...I was wearing the authentic jacket at a checkout counter last week and I asked the girl about

Battlestar Gallactica. She said she never watched it and was a Doctor Who fan. So I said I like the 9th Doctor best. She said "me too". And she STILL didn't realize I was wearing the exact same coat standing right in front of her, lol

It's been 5 years...any photos of you wearing the jacket? How about a few shots of 5 years later. I'd love to see the wear.

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