The 8th Doctor's new costume - Night of the Doctor

[Zeppo]

Sooooo upon seeing this costume in the minisode that was released last week, I'm kind of abandoned my plans for an 11th costume and want to do this instead.



My thought being, because it seems to have been put together quickly, chances are that a lot, if not all, of the costume was purchased by production instead of being custom made.

Thus far I haven't had any luck identifying the frock coat or waistcoat on any of my go-to Victorian clothing sites.

I'm utterly stumped on the belt, though I suspect it may be military.

eBay has not proven successful on the gaiters either.

Anyone have any input?

 

[Risu]

The boots and gaiters are WWI British military. The laced gaiters are a little harder to find than the buckled kind. I think the belt is civil war era, I've seen similar ones.

 

[Angelus Lupus]

Agreed on the gaiters, definitely WWI, I've got some, myself of the buckled variety (for a completely non-who reason), but on seeing these, I'm jealous. As for the belt... I know I've seen that style of "S" hook somewhere. I have a vague feeling it's more common on straps, rather than belts.

 

[Mr_Creepy]

"snake" buckles - Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies. Probably find them cheaper on other sites.

Russell Crowe has one in Master and Commander.

 

[Zeppo]

Ah, that's brilliant!

 

[Punchbuggyblues]

Here's a link to a recent ebay auction for a very close pair of gaiters.

Pair of Antique Mens Brown Leather Riding Gaiters | eBay

A close belt can be found here (though they're not currently taking new orders)

Military History Workshop - Plain walking out belt (MEDIUM)

 

[Angelus Lupus]

Here's a link to a recent ebay auction for a very close pair of gaiters.

Pair of Antique Mens Brown Leather Riding Gaiters | eBay

A close belt can be found here (though they're not currently taking new orders)

Military History Workshop - Plain walking out belt (MEDIUM)

The gaiters always seem to go for a high price, but I think we have a winner on the belt. I guess Doc #8's costume evolved form old west/victorian into WWI as he got older.

 

[CapKaos]

Any leads on the waistcoat or pants? These are I think going to be the hardest ones to find, and they seem to be around the same color if I'm not mistaken.

Aeric

 

[Zeppo]

The pants are definitely a distressed brown. They look to be cotton or denim. The waistcoat is a brocade that looks to be a greenish gold/bluish silver tone. I'm having no luck finding the waistcoat or coat anywhere online.

 

[Punchbuggyblues]

Just wanted to show off the gaiters that came in yesterday:



My boots are just an old pair of brown Doc Martens.

 

[Doc Spengler]

The frockcoat is an 1870's style. Finding one in that specific green would probably not be easy.

 

[Zeppo]

The new coat isn't green, it's black. The original was green.

Punch - those gaiters look awesome, I'm jealous! Where'd you get them?

 

[Doc Spengler]

The new coat isn't green, it's black. The original was green.

Ah, for some reason at first glance my eyes saw it as a very dark green.

 

[Cap Fitzgerald]

People have been saying it's black a lot, but in the episode there are some shots where the light hits it and you can tell it's actually green
Like when the lights pop after he says "i'm a doctor", it definitely looks green, it's just dark on a darkly lit set
In the end, it's your outfit so do what you like, it's all for fun in this little hobby of ours anyways.

 

[Zeppo]

I respectfully disagree. I think the coat is black, but the distressing and certain lighting effects may make it appear greenish in certain shots.

A similar thing happened with the frock coat 11 wore briefly in A Town Called Mercy. People swore up and down that it was green in the promo photos, but if you watch the episode, it's black, but really dusty.

 

[Cap Fitzgerald]

I just wish I could head over to the doctor who experience (Where I think the costume is now) and see, but for now let's agree to disagree.

 

[Mr_Creepy]

Antique & vintage black fabric tends to turn greenish with age due to the dyes used, so if the coat was a vintage item that could account for the odd coloration. (as well as lighting, weathering, etc.)

 

[Punchbuggyblues]

The new coat isn't green, it's black. The original was green.

Punch - those gaiters look awesome, I'm jealous! Where'd you get them?

They were an eBay find, from the auction I put up back in #6.

To my eye the coat looks greenish, if only because I think the green looks better with the earth tones of the rest of the costume.

Has anyone found the waistcoat fabric?

 

[Primrodo]

LOL! This Black/Green argument is SO reminiscent of the previous coat arguments.

I don't think its a vintage coat, and I do think its dark green based on the high resolution pictures.

 

[Blackcrame]

A similar thing happened with the frock coat 11 wore briefly in A Town Called Mercy. People swore up and down that it was green in the promo photos, but if you watch the episode, it's black, but really dusty.

Isn't he wearing his green great coat in that episode?

EDIT: No, he is not. Seems like it is a different coat.