The 8th Doctor's new costume - Night of the Doctor
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doctorwholittle
Well-Known Member
Very nice! I still need to dye mine.
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greatwazoo42
Master Member
What the heck fabric is that coat made of? The pattern of the weave is really different.
Angelus Lupus
Sr Member
Nice pics! Man, I still wish they'd done the 50th with the 8th Doc in this costume, rather than a made-up not-doctor in not-quite Eccleston's costume.
doctorwholittle
Well-Known Member
Zeppo, you're a hero twice in one day!! Thank you so much for these awesome pix!!
Time to get to work... again.
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WrathOfSpen
New Member
Bit of a late post, just need a few more pieces for the costume. I was wondering what anyone else uses for the boots.
Morelock
Active Member
I'm trying to build up a ref thread that shows off all Dr Who costumes the members have either bought or made. Could you post your updates here as strangely there isn't one thread for Who costumes. Cheers!
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=270276
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=270276
greatwazoo42
Master Member
I dress as both the 1996 and Night of the Doctor version of Eight. Neither outfit is dead on accurate but it's close enough to get me recognized.
Does anyone know for sure what kind of material the cravat/neck accoutrement thingy is? If I wanted to find similar material and have something made, what would I look for...that sort of thing? I'm hoping to find something with that pattern in it, if that is the actual costume worn on screen, in all of those photos posted by Zeppo. Thank you for any information or help.
ShadowX81
Sr Member
Hey guys! Sorry for the necrobump.
Im looking into putting together an 8th Doctor costume for a convention next month. Iv'e been able to source the jacket, belt, and a close enough waistcoat easily enough. (though you would be surprised how rare single-breasted paisley waistcoat with lapels actually is) but the one part that I keep getting hung up on is the notorious leather gaiters.
While WW1 leather half-chaps in wearable condition are relatively easy to source, the proper lace-up style that McGann wears seems to be super rare. Iv'e been poking around online and found that I can by tools for installing leather eyelets and lace hooks for pretty cheap on Amazon, and have been toying with the idea of just installing the laces myself in a regular pair of gaiters. Do you all think that this would be possible in 100 year old leather or would this just result in a big mess and ruined antique?
Im looking into putting together an 8th Doctor costume for a convention next month. Iv'e been able to source the jacket, belt, and a close enough waistcoat easily enough. (though you would be surprised how rare single-breasted paisley waistcoat with lapels actually is) but the one part that I keep getting hung up on is the notorious leather gaiters.
While WW1 leather half-chaps in wearable condition are relatively easy to source, the proper lace-up style that McGann wears seems to be super rare. Iv'e been poking around online and found that I can by tools for installing leather eyelets and lace hooks for pretty cheap on Amazon, and have been toying with the idea of just installing the laces myself in a regular pair of gaiters. Do you all think that this would be possible in 100 year old leather or would this just result in a big mess and ruined antique?
Dr Jones Sr
Sr Member
Nice to see the closeups showing the ordinary weave (what I would call "tabby weave") of the frockcoat fabric (not herringbone, not Moleskin).
I'm following this green frockcoat talk with interest because I want to do this character, who wear a single-breasted (and definitely green!) coat:
These green ex-hire frockcoats are available cheaply on Ebay, but they have black facings.
and here's your snake buckles in WWI. They must have made, literally, millions of them.
I'm following this green frockcoat talk with interest because I want to do this character, who wear a single-breasted (and definitely green!) coat:
These green ex-hire frockcoats are available cheaply on Ebay, but they have black facings.
and here's your snake buckles in WWI. They must have made, literally, millions of them.
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ShadowX81
Sr Member
So now that ive been quarantined for 2 weeks; ive decided to take the time to put together this costume.
The snake belt I bought is a reproduction that was easy enough to get and will be perfect after some weathering. I managed a lucky snag on ebay for the gaiters (looks like they were actually Canadian instead of British). And I was super lucky enough to pick up this gorgeous vintage Edwardian coat on Etsy for $100. Im looking into how to dye it dark green safely.
Still hunting for a vest. Its going to be really hard to find something similar.
I figure the pants, shirt, and boots will be thrift shop finds. In a pinch, I can always use my Indiana Jones boots.
The snake belt I bought is a reproduction that was easy enough to get and will be perfect after some weathering. I managed a lucky snag on ebay for the gaiters (looks like they were actually Canadian instead of British). And I was super lucky enough to pick up this gorgeous vintage Edwardian coat on Etsy for $100. Im looking into how to dye it dark green safely.
Still hunting for a vest. Its going to be really hard to find something similar.
I figure the pants, shirt, and boots will be thrift shop finds. In a pinch, I can always use my Indiana Jones boots.
greatwazoo42
Master Member
Really good finds! Take good care of those antiques!
ShadowX81
Sr Member
Thanks! Im almost considering just leaving the coat black since I don't want to risk ruining it.
At the very least im going to be using a professional dying service.
greatwazoo42
Master Member
Go pro. There are plenty of costumers here that can help or direct you at someone that can. Dying a black garment isn't as uncommon as you'd think.
