New coat. Opinions wanted

[TopCat]

I’m thinking of getting this. More expensive than any other garment I have bought.

What do you reckon? It comes in at £400 after all the discounts.

DR274 Men's Real Sheepskin Duffle Coat Brown | Divergent Retail

A distinctive duffel coat with a classic design. It is a one-time investment piece made of luxurious nappalane-finished leather and thick sheepskin that is meant to last a lifetime. It has a toggle front closure, two sizable patch pockets, a drawstring-adjustable sheepskin hood, and cuffs that...

divergentretail.com

 

[ska invita]

First thought.... Big Vern

If you can send it back then no harm done, I would want to try it on, it wouldn't suit me but it might you

for 400£ you could basically have any coat in the world

 

[TopCat]

First thought.... Big Vern

If you can send it back then no harm done, I would want to try it on, it wouldn't suit me but it might you

for 400£ you could basically have any coat in the world

You are worth more than gold. Not sure I want to emulate big Vern.

I want big, thick leather, long, thick lining. No need for a pocket for a sawn off.

Going to check big Vern style now.

 

[cesare]

How long is it?

 

[TopCat]

How long is it?

No dimensions given. Which makes me suspicious it will fit an extra large doll

 

[ska invita]

Looks like it comes down to the knee near enough

 

[TopCat]

I was hoping for a bit of validation. Oh TC that is so stylish, will make you look more handsome etc.

So Big Vern and now lifelong mate said. “Early 1970’s 3rd division football manager”.

 

[MBV]

I always think moody knows his stuff re coats and jackets

 

[cesare]

No dimensions given. Which makes me suspicious it will fit an extra large doll

Me too! They don't even give you the height/size of the model.

But this is the same one, I think, and has some good reviews (to the extent you can trust those):

Mens Real Sheepskin Duffle Coat Bain Brown Ginger

A unique duffle coat with traditional styling – it’s a onetime investment garment designed to last a lifetime, made from sumptuous nappalane finished leather with thick sheepskin. It features a toggle front fastening, two large patch pockets, removable sheepskin hoodie with drawstring and turn...

houseofleatheruk.com

 

[cesare]

Looks like it comes down to the knee near enough

Depends on the height of the person, this is TopCat when all's said and done

 

[Spymaster]

Yeah, a bit football.

If you like it though, go for it. You've got the height to pull it off.

They're hot too. I've got a 3/4 length shearling coat that only gets worn once or twice a year because it's too warm.

 

[surreybrowncap]

Well if it does last a life time then £400 + is a good investment.
30 days return policy apparently.
Sceptical that it has been reduced from £990
Other sites have it for much less as original price..

 

[TopCat]

Depends on the height of the person, this is TopCat when all's said and done

Haha. It won’t reach my knee but needs to be lower than crotch.

 

[TopCat]

Yeah, a bit football.

If you like it though, go for it. You've got the height to pull it off.

They're hot too. I've got a 3/4 length shearling coat that only gets worn once or twice a year because it's too warm.

Yeah for smaller people or for the rotund I can see it might be a strong look.

But being two metres tall I think I can rock it.

 

[TopCat]

Well if it does last a life time then £400 + is a good investment.
30 days return policy apparently.
Sceptical that it has been reduced from £990
Other sites have it for much less as original price..

My son is two inches smaller than me so can inherit the coat.

 

[TopCat]

A mate added.
Very football focus before the results were out ! I imagine it’s very warm but sheepskin when wet etc

 

[TopCat]

They have a shop in E14. I am going to visit and check size and quality and have a haggle. Maybe emulate Big Vern and DEMAND a discount.

 

[Elpenor]

Malcolm Allison reborn isn’t it?

 

[TopCat]

Well I am the right age for aging football manager look.

 

[ska invita]

I was hoping for a bit of validation. Oh TC that is so stylish, will make you look more handsome etc.

So Big Vern and now lifelong mate said. “Early 1970’s 3rd division football manager”.

Another Viz character, Tommy brown!

You never know you might be able to pull it off!

 

[The39thStep]

Looks good mate .

 

[cesare]

They have a shop in E14. I am going to visit and check size and quality and have a haggle. Maybe emulate Big Vern and DEMAND a discount.

Get a few selfies and let us have a look!

 

[Duncan2]

Four hundred quidOnly in London.I very much doubt whether the relevant fashion chain paid as much as twenty for it.Still each to his own

 

[cesare]

Four hundred quidOnly in London.I very much doubt whether the relevant fashion chain paid as much as twenty for it.Still each to his own

You can get a sheepskin for £100 ish but then there's the finish and cut and sew etc

 

[Sue]

Well I am the right age for aging football manager look.

It's a bit more mange tout, Rodney..?

 

[Duncan2]

You can get a sheepskin for £100 ish but then there's the finish and cut and sew etc

Yes sorry I was in churl mode.

 

[RubyToogood]

Not keen. The finish isn't very nice. May weigh a ton.

 

[Voley]

"I'm being fingered for the Brentford tickle."

"I ain't going grey in chokey for no-one!"

Etc.

I used to fucking love Big Vern.

Not much help, TC, I know, sorry.

 

[JimW]

You could get a lamb for thirty quid, rear it and skin when it gets to size.

 

[Silas Loom]

I like it. I bought something vaguely similar but black for similar money and didn’t regret it. And I’m a shortarse.