Agreed, I want my overcoat to be able to hold everything I need as I go around town, that way I don't need to put anything in my suit pockets which messes up the look (though maybe a thermos in your suit pants would help you find a partner lol)
Robin is a man who has span across centuries. The only man you'll ever see sword fighting with a Zweihander, dressed in a suit in tie like its 1950 going into the office, then PC gaming in a bathrobe on his couch.
My mother was tailor. once she was making copy of Napoleonic era some french lancer unit uniform. she said - "i never imagined that in napolinic era uniform was so advanced, practical, functional and it wasnt overcomplicated. Most clothes today now look for me as caveman work".
The most basic cotton shirt with 4 letters: 100 dollars. Knee lenth Overcoat with quality (100% wood/cotton) matterials with many functionalities: 100-150 dollars. Yeah, modern clothes suck.
So just get shirts without the costly lettering on it. I think the most I had to pay for a shirt was like 30 bucks and that was for one specially tailored to my weird build
Why did we ever stop producing clothing like this? Not only are the features useful and clearly had some thought put in, but it fits you well, looks stellar, and I'm sure the fabric is lush and thick
Profit. Producing dirt cheap clothes en masse that fall apart in a year to be bought again is much more profitable than producing a small handful of well made, long lasting clothes, its called Fast Fashion, and its awful. Many cheap modern clothes are also made with slave or child labour abroad.
People still wear this in UK. It's very popular. I own a black one. Think it's popular in other parts of the world as well. South Korea have their own versions
I mean...They look very clean, sure, and I can personally attest to them being super comfy and warm when they're a good fit, but my man here looks like more like he's cosplaying Geraldo Rivera than Dick Tracy, you get me? Dude's not a bad looking guy by any means, but his nerd-factor just about quadruples in this kind of clothing, and that's *before* you put him in any modern context. That's not an insult to him, BTW, I'm just pointing out that *most* people are, best case scenario, going to look like standard-issue office clerks in these, instead of an extra in a WWII-era flick. *Worst* case you're going to look more like a fedora-donning deplorable who's planning to try to perpetrate a mass casualty event. No bueno. For women it gets even more complicated, because finding a coat that's cut to our much more widely variable shapes, well, that's a whole other ball game.
@@karhonglooi7485 Fair point, back in the day stuff was made to last and you repaired it when it was damaged, nowadays we live in a consumer world and you have to buy a new jacket every couple years instead of once in a lifetime xd
fashion has leaned more towards form fitting, and affordability. you cant really put a pocket in skinny jeans or leggings while still being thin and form fitting. jackets like this were always expensive, it's just that now that clothes are mass manufactured we're used to cheap clothes
From what I’ve heard (in women’s fashion at least), a lot of the people who have large investments in clothing companies also have investments in purses or other similar bags. So, it’s a win win for the companies. Edit as of 11hrs later : and of course, it’s a loss for the consumer, but it’s “fashionable” to have no pockets/small pockets as well as buying from popular companies, so they know you’ll keep having to buy their pants or whatever.
@@FizzleWick1 lol. Well no not wool. They are other material. Will I take that back? The Navy still has black wool trench coats. 🧥 the Army may have brought them back now because they brought back the old World War II uniform.
I'm already impressed that you can button it all the way up: can't do that with a lot of modern costs (which kinda defeats the whole purpose of a warm winter coat)
It's interesting to see those features actually functional. And it makes me wonder why they continued to add things like that but without functionality
If I had to guess, it’s about the speed of production. More actual, functional features means each jacket takes longer to make and requires more skilled labor to produce. Less work to make = higher profit margin per jacket sold. Over time, people forgot the functionality and only cared about the appearance, until we didn’t even realize some of those features were originally intended for a functional purpose.
I assume it started as like, poorer people wanted to wear fancier clothes but didn't really know how they worked (this was pre-internet of course) so some clothing company made normal looking clothing, without bothering to make those bits and bobs functional, and other clothing companies copied them to get some of those sweet sweet profits
Women's clothing with fake pockets! A lot of us have started adding pockets to purchased garments OR learning to draft patterns and making our own clothes that fit and function!
@@livanbard How? Yes we have warmer and more moisture removing materials now, but giant pockets, collars, necks, and trails, that can be optionally closed, easy to access vertical pocket, most coats don't have the majority of these features now.
Absolutely! I’m getting into clothing design, and one thing I notice with my designs in contrast to the designs of others is that mine tend to have older design features that I find practical. I have a lot of old coats and I find that newer ones don’t have that same innovative feeling. A lot of the older features could still have uses today, and could be integrated with our modern technology and materials as well. I’m passively working on a duster/greatcoat design, but my current focus is on passive ventilation for undergarments.😅
Nevermind the material science, that's a stylish coat, and the winter coats I can easily find all have the design sense of a credit card advertisement.
Because almost no one is willing to pay the price this kind of high-quality product would cost and we are also so used to fast fashion, that a coat like this (which you might wear for several years and then even pass it on to others) would just not be "fashionable" or "interesting" after a while. Same with other quality clothes. And lastly, if the coat were damaged, most people are no longer used to actually mending clothes and instead just throw them out and replace them (again, fast-fashion). So the reasons in short are fast-fashion, high price and lack of mending skills.
@@Windmelodie meanwhile I have to google for hours to check places where cloths looks valuable and turns out not to be and then just gets returned. And I just keep 11 year old pants and shoes. Fast cloths is just excuse because nothing else is available or easy to access, but are great for growing people.
It's still available, you just have to pay a lot more.. Levi's for instance, I have two pairs of their "premium" jeans that have lasted over 8 years and they still look almost brand new, but they're $30+ more than the ones you'll find in the stores. Same with shoes, shirts, etc. Just gotta know where to look and be prepared to spend more lol
I have a military overcoat I use every winter. From the best of my knowledge and research I found out it was a pre 1914 French Military coat, tailor made in France. It has pretty much everything that the coat in the video demonstrates except the piece of wool that fastens the collar. I still can't believe it survived two world wars and still is warm and snug.
Cloths made well last a SUPER long time! I think people today are used to consumerism and fast fashion. We grew up with cheaply made clothes, so when we see something like this, it's odd. That's why I've been getting into making my own clothes, actually. I'm so tired of having to replace pretty clothes because they're being kept together by the souls of the deceased dinosaurs that make up its polyster.
Real natural wool from sheep, even woven in machines (old ones), in a proper well made textile, will last several decades if properly taken care off. My grandfather's WWII winter coat did save him from shrapnel from either a mortar shot or spielhabdgranaten that exploded a little away, but with damage (pretty tear up on the side facing the explosion), so he did gave away for a fellow soldier as a trophy or something since he didn't want to carry something that lost usefulness agains the cold winter winds in the mountains. The point is, not all uniforms got messed up (granpa's unit mate had a perfectlygood coat), some even hitting the surplus bins and not seing action. Not to mention the French had to surrender (both wars) and those coats might as well have been used in the civilian life.
My sister bought me a vintage overcoat a 90 year old had owned. It was in immaculate condition, there were 3 types of fabric, wool outside, silk inside and velvet in the pockets. It was the most beautiful thing ever, and of course got stolen a few years later. I still miss it, lol.
Wow. That would have broken my heart. Don't fret for too long however...there are still quality pieces out there. Search your local thrift stores, and E-Bay/Poshmark as well. There are very affordable options available. I have several pieces, I thrifted, and bought online. Good luck, and so very sorry for the loss. That loss, would have truly broken my heart.
To be fair, you can probably still find that kinda stuff to buy, its just gonna be expensive. The reason cloths are made cheaply is because its well....cheaper. If you want high quality stuff, you're gonna have to pay for it.
What a stunning / handsome wool greatcoat! I LOVE the quality, durability, and functionality of such garments. Unless you have something made bespoke, you REALLY don't find anything close to this "off the rack."
BTW: the really old coats have a long folded up sleeves and collar. You could expand them so that the sleeve covers your entire hand and the collar would go up to your nose! That's also meant for protection against the elements.
Thrift shops are amazing. I have a vintage three piece suit from the 40’s in excellent condition. Got it for like 25 bucks and it always get attention if I wear it.
@@tracy85777 I know it's rude to point someone's spelling mistakes or other stuff out, but I love how you said "I *wii!* ", when I'm pretty sure that's not what you wanted to say
Everyone saying "i hope these come back in fashion", heres a life hack, you can still wear one even if its not popular. There's literally no law stopping you.
Canadian Army still uses a greatcoat as a part of cold-weather ceremonial uniform. I can attest to the fact that warm air rises from your legs, torso, and arms, and gets stopped by the collar, therefore you feel warm. Plus the belt, and the double-breasted design makes you look really snappy! RCAF and RCN officers were jealous of me when I wore it. Best item of clothing during 11 November ceremonies.
oh yeah, November 11th ceremonies suck when your uniform isn't weather appropriate... Did some ceremonies when I was younger and the older guys told us to never stop wiggling your toes while standing still so they wouldn't be stiff and painful once we started marching
Why is it so many men and women admire the quality of products of the past and today’s factories refuse to make what is in demand? SMH there is profits to make from happy consumers.
@@davidthedeafdo the maths. Sell one item at a higher price to one customer - and then never again. OR keep selling a much cheaper item at a somewhat lower price every other year for decades, sustainability and the environment be damned. Capitalism, baby.
@@davidthedeaf bro, factories and manufactures all over the world still produce stuff like this. It is just that you have to specifically look out for it and pay a decent amount of money for it. You wont get such a piece of clothing under 200-300Euros where i come from (germany and i bought a similar coat 10 years ago) and even then its not the same quality as the shown one here. Most people dont want and cannot afford this.
I guess it had to be. Otherwise they'd need to make coats for lefties separately or they would be significantly hindered in handling their rifles while wearing the coat.
@@zagrizena Speaking as a left handed person... lol are you serious? Never in in the history of mankind have any clothes makers ever given a shit about that. We adapt and overcome. Doing up a jacket is nothing in the grand scheme of things.
@@zagrizenain addition to tue previous comment, left handed people where actively seen as freaks at the time, an actual insult to god, and where forced to do everything with the right hand in school and onwards, with strict punishment (like hitting the pupils on the fingers with sticks) if they didn't. It wasn't until the 60s or 70s where that slowly changed. They where strongly discriminated against lol
Yeah, I bought a similar looking coat (but green) in a military surplus some years ago for a costumed party. Fantastic quality, very thick, dense wool. Very heavy... It's from WW2 and has never been worn from what I can tell. I even found a paper in one of the pocket with the initial order, measurements etc.
That's a magnificent coat. I work in men's wear, and I really wish we could get back to more classic garments like that. And if I may say so, you always dress so well in your videos, my appreciation, sir.
clothes these days arent made the same. ones made then were meant for function and longevity while stuff these days sacrifice those for style and replaceability. military gear does an amazing job on functionality and durability. civilians might find them a little pricey but it lasts and is easily servicable. combat boots are an amazing example. it performs well in almost every situation once broken in.
@@JazzerciseJustice nike sf AF1s are styled after combats for example. camo patterns, bomber jackets on high end fashion brands etc. it can be 'made' to look fashionable with some effort by the person who owns it without needing a professional tailor. im a huge fan of military issued rain gear and coats. some variants have that down to business, professional look. subtle, tasteful and makes an impression. saw some during service but wasnt issued them because they are actually quite expensive and not essential to my role. civilians usually pay a $100-$300 premium if they were to get it from non-military sources. good stuff. military gear's real versatile if you know how to pick your outfit.
My Dad’s WW2 Army overcoat had all those features , plus it had leggings attached, that dropped down , wrapped around boots and buttoned tight. Like you said the back and front could be opened for more mobility. And they would also fasten around the leg. Also Dad’s was a cotton material that could be waxed to repel water. Also , the double breasted buttons can be buttoned left hand or right hand , depending on wind direction. To keep the wind out.
I have a green one!!! I bought it from a costume shop for a student film I was making and found out it was the real deal. Decided to wear it one day during a blizzard and was amazed. I had no idea how awesome a real wool overcoat is, its easily my warmest gear. Sometimes its even too warm. I dunno if yours has it but mine has through pockets so you can reach into your pants pockets without opening the coat.
I own a vintage soldier's coat from WW2 that look similar to this. But in green. The wool is so thick and dense. It's cool but it makes the coat incredibly heavy. I can't imagine how much it would weigh when soaked by the rain...
@@AxLWakeI had a pair of heavy swiss military wool pants from the 50's. I used it for a 6 months hiking and hitchhiking trip around the borders of the United States. They were the best piece of equipment I had, especially in the rain. The material is still warm when wet and it doesn't feel wet even when it is soaked. No modern cloth comes close to this comfort. Next thing is, if it gets dirty, just let it dry and brush it off. You really don't need to wash it very often.
How do you know all the fabrics across all prices in all clothing markets across the world? To even say something through a screen is definitely nicer than anything in your city alone is absurd. How can you know whats out there? Let alone in the entire world.
What a terrific find! The functional double breast is especially nice and surprisingly uncommon. My pea coat has that flap too, it's stored underneath the collar normally. And yes, it does get that cold where I'm from.
@@OngoGablogian185 Agree with mercernova -- no doubt. 😎 As for the scold's bridle...well, that's not really an item of clothing. It IS cool, though! 😉
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Every jacket needs a giant thermos pocket.
Agreed, I want my overcoat to be able to hold everything I need as I go around town, that way I don't need to put anything in my suit pockets which messes up the look (though maybe a thermos in your suit pants would help you find a partner lol)
Pocket! It is the primary factor where I decided which jacket or clothes to buy, can't live without it.
just go to second hand they usually have several jackets with thermos pockets
Couldn't agree more
The more inventory it provides, the better it is
Man went from Clark Kent to Jim Gordon
He's even growing the mustache for it! From renaissance fireguard to reporter to commissioner, truly a man of many hats
Holy shit, you're spot-on!
He’s gonna wrap that exact coat around a young man’s shoulders just when he[tha young man] feels like tha world is ending|
@@keirtanaka2929tha? is this a contraction of "that" or something?
@TheRealMycanthrope I think it's just a mispelling of tha word "the." He had to go with tha "a" because tha "e" was too far away.
This is actually the best looking piece of clothing I've ever seen wtf
Lol
Get your fashion game going
Overcoats used to be so cool. Ever since school shooters used them to hide shotguns though....
@@blad... there's time to reclaim them
@@blad...I love black overcoats, sadly yes their reputation has been tainted, but still black overcoats look so damn stylish and elegant
Everybody gangsta ‘til two kids stacked on top of each other wear that and try to buy a ticket to an R-rated movie 💀
"Mafia boss fashion 101"
They deserve it if they can make it work.
😂😂
😂😂😂
@@O111e Honestly, as a 90s kid, I'd wholeheartedly agree. And if that movie turns out to be too much for them, they learned the perfect lesson.
My man pulling out inventory items from his tunic like Link
This comment is *CRIMINALLY* underrated, lol.
Or Paul Harrell.
Ba ba ba Baaaaa
Or like Tunic
@@pek5117 daaaahliiing! ✨✨
I swear to God he's a 1950s reporter or something and he's just been dropping hints that he's a time traveler
Perhaps Clark Kent?
we should get him to say "Beat it, toots! These streets ain't what they used t'be"
@@divinecomedian2
He just did a few loops around the Earth too much and now indulges in hobbies until he catches up to the original timeframe.
"Good thing I found this vintage World War II military coat from somewhere. It definitely wasn't from my closet."
Robin is a man who has span across centuries. The only man you'll ever see sword fighting with a Zweihander, dressed in a suit in tie like its 1950 going into the office, then PC gaming in a bathrobe on his couch.
My mother was tailor. once she was making copy of Napoleonic era some french lancer unit uniform. she said - "i never imagined that in napolinic era uniform was so advanced, practical, functional and it wasnt overcomplicated. Most clothes today now look for me as caveman work".
That's so cool! What was the occasion that she was working on a uniform like that?
@@jamesrosewell9081 order from historical reenactment group
LoL got me for a sec when I saw you saying " my mother was a tailor" I misread it as " my mother was a sailor"
Why do clothes today look for your mom and why is she a caveman work?
@@ChrisStavros Try... reading... again... man... lol.
I found one with brass emblem buttons at a thrift store. Olive green. Best $15 I've spent in a very long time.
That's a find, those old wool overcoats are worth at least 10x that much.
1950s korean war era coats are great
no wool for moths with all the functionality of its predecessors, and imo makes for a great detective cosplay
The drip is immaculate.
Sheeeiiittt... you need to check out the other sides clothes.
@xNevlosx lmao that took me a sec.
clark kent type fit
Bro got the mysterious noir fit
Sensational
Back when quality clothes cost $$$ because of its function and durability and not because it has a combination of letters on it.
The most basic cotton shirt with 4 letters: 100 dollars.
Knee lenth Overcoat with quality (100% wood/cotton) matterials with many functionalities: 100-150 dollars.
Yeah, modern clothes suck.
So just get shirts without the costly lettering on it. I think the most I had to pay for a shirt was like 30 bucks and that was for one specially tailored to my weird build
What, you don't want "supreme"? 🤣
You still can buy quality stuff for $$$.
Letters and brands are usually a strike for me lol.
Found the female version in pure wool of same color at thrift store. So soft and beautifully made.
post a video
Ha! I'm just getting the hang of properly answering my phone. I WAS the envy of my building when we got a freak freeze with no heat on.
Also, if not actually waterproof then certainly water repellant and even if it does get wet, it will not get cold.
Bro where can I get this I want one as well though I may have to get a male version
@@feqinleon8909 Found it at a Goodwill in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 2020.
What a handsome coat! Not many people dress that way these days, unfortunately. I think garments like this make one feel better about oneself.
Pride cometh before the fall.
Why did we ever stop producing clothing like this? Not only are the features useful and clearly had some thought put in, but it fits you well, looks stellar, and I'm sure the fabric is lush and thick
Say thanks to the Frankfurt school and May 68...say thanks to liberalism.
@@Provo647
What does all of that have to do with the topic?
Profit. Producing dirt cheap clothes en masse that fall apart in a year to be bought again is much more profitable than producing a small handful of well made, long lasting clothes, its called Fast Fashion, and its awful. Many cheap modern clothes are also made with slave or child labour abroad.
@@pepeedge5601He's poorly dog whistling about Jewish people.
People still wear this in UK. It's very popular. I own a black one. Think it's popular in other parts of the world as well. South Korea have their own versions
That coat is the pinnacle of vintage style. Even in full winter mode, it is so slick looking.
Looks damn good besides being practical. 👍
Those German Coats looking way more stylish but the cost a fortune these days
If you're the right shape and size, we are generally taller and, ahem, wider than our forebears.
I mean...They look very clean, sure, and I can personally attest to them being super comfy and warm when they're a good fit, but my man here looks like more like he's cosplaying Geraldo Rivera than Dick Tracy, you get me? Dude's not a bad looking guy by any means, but his nerd-factor just about quadruples in this kind of clothing, and that's *before* you put him in any modern context.
That's not an insult to him, BTW, I'm just pointing out that *most* people are, best case scenario, going to look like standard-issue office clerks in these, instead of an extra in a WWII-era flick. *Worst* case you're going to look more like a fedora-donning deplorable who's planning to try to perpetrate a mass casualty event. No bueno.
For women it gets even more complicated, because finding a coat that's cut to our much more widely variable shapes, well, that's a whole other ball game.
I am so impressed that a jacket is doing what a jacket supposed to be doing, amazing
sorry for sounding like a redditor but actually it's a coat and not a jacket. jackets are much shorter this one is a proper coat
What, it's an accomplishment when some modern jackets aren't able to completely do what jackets are supposed to do
@@karhonglooi7485 Fair point, back in the day stuff was made to last and you repaired it when it was damaged, nowadays we live in a consumer world and you have to buy a new jacket every couple years instead of once in a lifetime xd
I know it's vintage, but personally, compared to now, it's one of the most stylish pieces of clothing I've seen. And it looks super comfy too!
I’ve always have the attitude of “function over fashion” so I find this to be glorious. Something I’ll be adding to my search list.
Form from function.
This coat is equally balanced between the two
I'd say this looks WAY better than the trashcan-like jackets that are popular right now...
@@XanderFenikkusu I don't agree, a good nowadays jacket are lighter and offer the same functionality.
But that vintage overcoat looks sick tho
You'd probably like techwear then
We need to bring these back, I’ve never seen someone wearing one of these not look super stylish
They quite bulky by modern standards. That’s kinda unavoidable because it’s supposed to go over a suit. Most clothing nowadays is cut much slimmer.
The problem is you have to pull it off like this guy does or you’ll just look like a school shooter
@@100legodudemodern standards suck! I wanna go back!
It's because you have seen them only in films where actors are meant to look cool and stylish.
Should have seen me in high school. I had a similar coat and I probably looked like a dick
bro became inspector gadget at the end
Wish we could go back to the days where everyone dressed nicely
this kind of clothing NEEDS a comeback
German one way better
@@saltedslug7954 German one is almost exactly like that one.
Just look at Hong Kong rich kids. They’re back
Is there something stopping you? Just wear it.
@@tito3640 But where do you find one?
You know, when you're in a muddy ditch being shelled by German artillery in France in December, any little bit of extra warm helps.
I literally just watched that episode in Band of Brothers. And man do I gotta say watch it if you haven’t
Yeah glad I won’t have to worry about that. 😂
Cool fact they fired their guns so often that they could rub their hands near the barrel to warm their hands
@larsliamvilhelm yah but back then the insulating wasn’t that good, especially in clothes
Pulling that thermos out was so effective. 😂 What a gorgeous coat.
Yes!! Please bring functionality back into fashion!!
Who tf decided clothes shouldn't have bigass pockets anymore? It's absurd
fashion has leaned more towards form fitting, and affordability. you cant really put a pocket in skinny jeans or leggings while still being thin and form fitting. jackets like this were always expensive, it's just that now that clothes are mass manufactured we're used to cheap clothes
From what I’ve heard (in women’s fashion at least), a lot of the people who have large investments in clothing companies also have investments in purses or other similar bags. So, it’s a win win for the companies.
Edit as of 11hrs later : and of course, it’s a loss for the consumer, but it’s “fashionable” to have no pockets/small pockets as well as buying from popular companies, so they know you’ll keep having to buy their pants or whatever.
I can put my 12 inch iPad in my coat pocket. It’s a scottevest.
For real though and those that design woman's clothes without pockets should be ashamed.
Probably a capitalist wanting to save money on fabric.
Please, please, please let these and other great coats come back into fashion!
Military still has them.
@@WingedSumacIt’s not for anyone to decide what you are too old to wear, wear what feels good!
@@zealousidealnot like these.
@@WingedSumac not got any pants, but I own too many corduroy shirts!
@@FizzleWick1 lol. Well no not wool. They are other material. Will I take that back? The Navy still has black wool trench coats. 🧥 the Army may have brought them back now because they brought back the old World War II uniform.
You had me at pockets, now I need one
I'm already impressed that you can button it all the way up: can't do that with a lot of modern costs (which kinda defeats the whole purpose of a warm winter coat)
It's interesting to see those features actually functional. And it makes me wonder why they continued to add things like that but without functionality
Probably cheaper. Make it look nice, but don't need the high pricing with it.
@@seanewing204 I mean you're probably right, but it can go both ways with more profits from charging more for more functions
If I had to guess, it’s about the speed of production.
More actual, functional features means each jacket takes longer to make and requires more skilled labor to produce.
Less work to make = higher profit margin per jacket sold. Over time, people forgot the functionality and only cared about the appearance, until we didn’t even realize some of those features were originally intended for a functional purpose.
I assume it started as like, poorer people wanted to wear fancier clothes but didn't really know how they worked (this was pre-internet of course) so some clothing company made normal looking clothing, without bothering to make those bits and bobs functional, and other clothing companies copied them to get some of those sweet sweet profits
Women's clothing with fake pockets! A lot of us have started adding pockets to purchased garments OR learning to draft patterns and making our own clothes that fit and function!
Thats a great coat! Designers take note, thats how you design a coat.
Material science made some of those features irrelevant to modern winter coats.
@@livanbard How? Yes we have warmer and more moisture removing materials now, but giant pockets, collars, necks, and trails, that can be optionally closed, easy to access vertical pocket, most coats don't have the majority of these features now.
@@livanbard then use modern materials and apply the functional design philosophy used to make these coats. They're not mutually exclusive lol
Absolutely! I’m getting into clothing design, and one thing I notice with my designs in contrast to the designs of others is that mine tend to have older design features that I find practical. I have a lot of old coats and I find that newer ones don’t have that same innovative feeling. A lot of the older features could still have uses today, and could be integrated with our modern technology and materials as well. I’m passively working on a duster/greatcoat design, but my current focus is on passive ventilation for undergarments.😅
Nevermind the material science, that's a stylish coat, and the winter coats I can easily find all have the design sense of a credit card advertisement.
honestly that coat looks legendary.
There's nothing cooler than good quality, functional clothing
That is a beautiful coat. Why can’t people make functional yet gorgeous clothing anymore?
Too hard for the forced labour kids in China to make
Because almost no one is willing to pay the price this kind of high-quality product would cost and we are also so used to fast fashion, that a coat like this (which you might wear for several years and then even pass it on to others) would just not be "fashionable" or "interesting" after a while. Same with other quality clothes.
And lastly, if the coat were damaged, most people are no longer used to actually mending clothes and instead just throw them out and replace them (again, fast-fashion).
So the reasons in short are fast-fashion, high price and lack of mending skills.
@@Windmelodie meanwhile I have to google for hours to check places where cloths looks valuable and turns out not to be and then just gets returned. And I just keep 11 year old pants and shoes. Fast cloths is just excuse because nothing else is available or easy to access, but are great for growing people.
People do still make these kinds of beautiful, functional clothing, but it's so expensive you'll never see it in a regular high street clothes shop.
It's still available, you just have to pay a lot more.. Levi's for instance, I have two pairs of their "premium" jeans that have lasted over 8 years and they still look almost brand new, but they're $30+ more than the ones you'll find in the stores. Same with shoes, shirts, etc. Just gotta know where to look and be prepared to spend more lol
I have a military overcoat I use every winter. From the best of my knowledge and research I found out it was a pre 1914 French Military coat, tailor made in France. It has pretty much everything that the coat in the video demonstrates except the piece of wool that fastens the collar.
I still can't believe it survived two world wars and still is warm and snug.
Damn, now I want one! Any tips to get one for myself?
@@phantomavatar8841 antique shops, markets, military surplus stores, anything it that field you'll find at least something.
@@phantomavatar8841same here, any places to find em?
Cloths made well last a SUPER long time! I think people today are used to consumerism and fast fashion. We grew up with cheaply made clothes, so when we see something like this, it's odd.
That's why I've been getting into making my own clothes, actually. I'm so tired of having to replace pretty clothes because they're being kept together by the souls of the deceased dinosaurs that make up its polyster.
Real natural wool from sheep, even woven in machines (old ones), in a proper well made textile, will last several decades if properly taken care off.
My grandfather's WWII winter coat did save him from shrapnel from either a mortar shot or spielhabdgranaten that exploded a little away, but with damage (pretty tear up on the side facing the explosion), so he did gave away for a fellow soldier as a trophy or something since he didn't want to carry something that lost usefulness agains the cold winter winds in the mountains. The point is, not all uniforms got messed up (granpa's unit mate had a perfectlygood coat), some even hitting the surplus bins and not seing action. Not to mention the French had to surrender (both wars) and those coats might as well have been used in the civilian life.
They need to make this coat again.
I wonder if anyone still has patterns
I love clothing that’s properly functional
My sister bought me a vintage overcoat a 90 year old had owned. It was in immaculate condition, there were 3 types of fabric, wool outside, silk inside and velvet in the pockets. It was the most beautiful thing ever, and of course got stolen a few years later. I still miss it, lol.
I am so sorry for your loss, holy shit
That was an obvious targeted theft. Clearly someone knew what they were after.
He should see how much functionality my vestigial brother has.
My bad
Wow. That would have broken my heart. Don't fret for too long however...there are still quality pieces out there. Search your local thrift stores, and E-Bay/Poshmark as well. There are very affordable options available. I have several pieces, I thrifted, and bought online. Good luck, and so very sorry for the loss. That loss, would have truly broken my heart.
And One of the things I love the most about old clothes is the fabric.
Gosh! Some decades ago, the fabric and sewing of clothes was so, so good. 😊
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Not to mention genuine wool, cotton wishes it could keep you as warm in the winter
Meanwhile, for all these increasingly hot summers, it's getting very hard to find anything in cotton, instead of artificial fiber blends.
That's modern fast fashion for you. They make it super cheap so you keep buying them. Nothing really is meant to last in these day and age.
To be fair, you can probably still find that kinda stuff to buy, its just gonna be expensive. The reason cloths are made cheaply is because its well....cheaper. If you want high quality stuff, you're gonna have to pay for it.
Omg i NEED a coat like this, vintage clothes were the top notch of clothes crafting
That military coat slaps hard. I need one!!
People really had style back then, man I love vintage good clothes
Form follows function tho and this is millitary gear :D
I get what you are saying but this wasnt even designed for style
not just, but those things are just good.
Now modern fashion is you either looking like a rainbow or an escaped duct tape kidnapped victim
People that wesr overcoats nowadays look like neckbeards
@@hughjaenus2235cornball
Okay I was totally expecting the flap to be used for a side sword 😢
I was expecting a swastika
I mean, it might've been used by someone to hold a bayonet, that's the closest to side-sword I think you'll get
Military overcoat plus side sword need to be mainstream
@@cesare_1302 agreed, even if they had to be limited in size (for safety) I would still love to carry a side-sword around without being judged lol
It a US coat not a german one@@justsayin._.
I love seeing simple things that are over-engineered
Trench coats are my fav since childhood & only cemented by matrix.
I now have many, & love how functional this is
What a stunning / handsome wool greatcoat!
I LOVE the quality, durability, and functionality of such garments. Unless you have something made bespoke, you REALLY don't find anything close to this "off the rack."
They don't make em like they used to
I'd be curious to know who the manufacturer was, as I like the cut and styling of it.@@robinswords
@@listofromantics The label says Watt Thexton Co Ltd, London
I would own a black one in a heartbeat
@@robinswordscan't sell someone a coat 4 times a decade if you make it that good 😅🙃🥲💸
A random youtube recommandation that turned me into a fan of vintage overcoats
Me too 😂
Three. Planning a trip to our army surplus store as we speak.
Four I need to find me one of these absolutely love coats
Same 😂
Same here! I always wanted to get my hands on one, but now I just want if more
I love vintage clothing. I have a whole wardrobe of 1920s-1960s clothing
I RELIGIOUSLY wear big coats bc they're comfy, classy and dapper
The overcoat is not only functional, but also looks stylish )
A proper overvoat feels great to wear as well.
It looks classy af.
Bro the neck fastener got me
And this full sized Longsword pocket. Perfect for impromptu duels. Perfect.
No one can tell you're Superman when it's on.
He does have that Clark Kent appearance
They can tell a mile away that he’s tha police commissioner, though|
This is a great coat design and it also looks well made. That's another great feature--the quality of the work
Timeless.
We honestly need to bring back some of this fashion I love this 😮
Old things were made SO WELL
BTW: the really old coats have a long folded up sleeves and collar. You could expand them so that the sleeve covers your entire hand and the collar would go up to your nose! That's also meant for protection against the elements.
so you mean to say that those neighborhood watch signs with the fedora-sporting trenchcoated guy are accurate? cool
@@genericuser984 the matching hat would have been a Tricorn... or a wide brimmed hat (without the three indentations a Fedora or cowboy hat have)
@@edi9892 neat stuff
@@edi9892 A folded up collar and tricorne... Ahh, yes, the French highwayman aesthetic.
@@Ashlevon Yep
That masterpiece of textile fabric makes anyone look dashing
Is it textile though?
@@tonygluk1yes it is, every piece of fabric is a textile one.
@@josi_k. Interesting! I thought textile means woven.
@@josi_k. Yes but op literally just said “fabric fabric” and 100+ sheep just liked it lmao
You have spoken no word of a lie....
However, their is a veiled insult in your comment whether you realize N' intended or not !¡!
Wow, I think this is the overcoat design I was looking for, the search is finally over!!
Man the old school clothes were awesome
Where in the world did you find a vintage coat in such amazing condition? I'm impressed! Great coat!
Thrift shops are amazing. I have a vintage three piece suit from the 40’s in excellent condition. Got it for like 25 bucks and it always get attention if I wear it.
I think it´s replica not actual original vintage piece.
@@ryanhampson673 I've never found a thrift shop like that around me. I wii!
I second this. The longevity of some clothes is fantastic. @@ryanhampson673
@@tracy85777 I know it's rude to point someone's spelling mistakes or other stuff out, but I love how you said "I *wii!* ", when I'm pretty sure that's not what you wanted to say
That is a snazzy coat, my friend. There truly is no school like old school.
Everyone saying "i hope these come back in fashion", heres a life hack, you can still wear one even if its not popular. There's literally no law stopping you.
We need this back RIGHT NOW!
Canadian Army still uses a greatcoat as a part of cold-weather ceremonial uniform. I can attest to the fact that warm air rises from your legs, torso, and arms, and gets stopped by the collar, therefore you feel warm. Plus the belt, and the double-breasted design makes you look really snappy! RCAF and RCN officers were jealous of me when I wore it. Best item of clothing during 11 November ceremonies.
oh yeah, November 11th ceremonies suck when your uniform isn't weather appropriate... Did some ceremonies when I was younger and the older guys told us to never stop wiggling your toes while standing still so they wouldn't be stiff and painful once we started marching
The US Navy only quit issuing peacoats within the last like 5 years I think. They're still authorized to wear I believe.
This man is so good-looking in whatever he wears, it's ridiculous.
dripping
If he can pull these off with Cargo's he'll be my hero because I always need more pockets! 😂
He only wears what he knows will look good. Fashion is a skill, and I'm trying to get as good as him.
Surely tailored to fit after purchase. What would be chances it fit him like a glove.
Wish he was my nerdy bf
Bro usualy lowkey teaches u a bunch of sword stances, i love that sm 🗿
the 40's were the best decade for men's fashion
I crave fashion industry to go full circle to THIS
Why is it so many men and women admire the quality of products of the past and today’s factories refuse to make what is in demand? SMH there is profits to make from happy consumers.
@@davidthedeafdo the maths. Sell one item at a higher price to one customer - and then never again. OR keep selling a much cheaper item at a somewhat lower price every other year for decades, sustainability and the environment be damned. Capitalism, baby.
@@davidthedeaf bro, factories and manufactures all over the world still produce stuff like this.
It is just that you have to specifically look out for it and pay a decent amount of money for it.
You wont get such a piece of clothing under 200-300Euros where i come from (germany and i bought a similar coat 10 years ago) and even then its not the same quality as the shown one here.
Most people dont want and cannot afford this.
I like that it's double buttoned, so you can button it to both the left and right. Very handy.
I gotta HAND it to you mate, you have an excellent point.
I guess it had to be. Otherwise they'd need to make coats for lefties separately or they would be significantly hindered in handling their rifles while wearing the coat.
@@zagrizena Speaking as a left handed person... lol are you serious? Never in in the history of mankind have any clothes makers ever given a shit about that. We adapt and overcome. Doing up a jacket is nothing in the grand scheme of things.
@@zagrizenain addition to tue previous comment, left handed people where actively seen as freaks at the time, an actual insult to god, and where forced to do everything with the right hand in school and onwards, with strict punishment (like hitting the pupils on the fingers with sticks) if they didn't. It wasn't until the 60s or 70s where that slowly changed. They where strongly discriminated against lol
Glad to see the commissar has nice drip.
The best part is that it fits over your coat!
Paperback novel in one pocket, game boy in another, and an Arizona tea. Perfect for going to class in the winter in Chicago.
Best thing to have in Chicago is a plane ticket to somewhere else.
@@michaeljarvis5489 no that's Florida
@@vappyreon1176You're kidding, right? Florida has the best drugs, Chicago just gets you shot.
Try a glock in one pocket and a glock in the other.
Chiraq
Vintage US ww2 military overcoat. I'll be looking this up everywhere so I can have one.
It looks brand new. Can it even be considered vintage?
@@sonicwave779
Both.
If it’s WW2 surplus then it vintage and most likely never been worn.
Get reproduction you kids are wearing out history
Yeah, I bought a similar looking coat (but green) in a military surplus some years ago for a costumed party.
Fantastic quality, very thick, dense wool. Very heavy...
It's from WW2 and has never been worn from what I can tell. I even found a paper in one of the pocket with the initial order, measurements etc.
Tell me if you found one of these, I need one of those myself
A very cool looking overcoat that keeps you warm.
We need vintage but functional clothing to become popular again
That's a magnificent coat.
I work in men's wear, and I really wish we could get back to more classic garments like that.
And if I may say so, you always dress so well in your videos, my appreciation, sir.
clothes these days arent made the same. ones made then were meant for function and longevity while stuff these days sacrifice those for style and replaceability.
military gear does an amazing job on functionality and durability. civilians might find them a little pricey but it lasts and is easily servicable. combat boots are an amazing example. it performs well in almost every situation once broken in.
@@BxBxProductionsmilitary gear isn't exactly fashionable in most situations though.
@@JazzerciseJusticeI feel like military garment is the ultimate neutral in fashion. Never the spotlight, but never distinctly bad.
@@JazzerciseJustice nike sf AF1s are styled after combats for example. camo patterns, bomber jackets on high end fashion brands etc. it can be 'made' to look fashionable with some effort by the person who owns it without needing a professional tailor.
im a huge fan of military issued rain gear and coats. some variants have that down to business, professional look. subtle, tasteful and makes an impression. saw some during service but wasnt issued them because they are actually quite expensive and not essential to my role. civilians usually pay a $100-$300 premium if they were to get it from non-military sources.
good stuff. military gear's real versatile if you know how to pick your outfit.
Overcoats and trenchcoats are so useful and fancy, it can really add to a winter/fall outfit
That looks very comfortable in the right weather
that is actually pretty cool. Also probably made of natural materials instead of cheap plastic
God I love the overcoats of the 40s.
The overcoat: the best piece of clothing ever.
I love it!
i must admit, that's an awesome overcoat
My Dad’s WW2 Army overcoat had all those features , plus it had leggings attached, that dropped down , wrapped around boots and buttoned tight. Like you said the back and front could be opened for more mobility. And they would also fasten around the leg. Also Dad’s was a cotton material that could be waxed to repel water.
Also , the double breasted buttons can be buttoned left hand or right hand , depending on wind direction. To keep the wind out.
Ah zo that’s what the buttons on 2 sides are for. Never knew that, but now I do! We did fix that problem with zippers though, didn’t we?
Zippers let wind through, so no. It's slightly worse.
@@solrubrumconvenient, adjustable,and fast but non repairable and not as protective
@@solrubrum proper weather wear use zippers with a velcro strip to cover it to protect against wind.... so yes, it is better than buttons
@@XiaoYueMaojust cause it's old school doesn't make it wrong
I have a green one!!!
I bought it from a costume shop for a student film I was making and found out it was the real deal. Decided to wear it one day during a blizzard and was amazed. I had no idea how awesome a real wool overcoat is, its easily my warmest gear. Sometimes its even too warm.
I dunno if yours has it but mine has through pockets so you can reach into your pants pockets without opening the coat.
I have the exact same coat as this guy and yes it has the pocket holes! They're so convenient!
One I have atm is from the railway here where it snows so it's very warm. It doesn't have the zippers in the pockets but I've had one that did
@@Aubstractwhat's the make?
wool IS warmer than syntetic fibers… the only problem I have my wool coat is that wind tends to sneak through.
Do you remember the name of the coat. I’ve found a lot of similar coats but I can’t find this specific design
The Fletchling really blends in the background
He went from a middle-aged business man to a German soldier during WWII with just 3 buttons. 😂
I never thought I would describe an article of clothing as "feature complete" but here we are. It has everything you could want.
Such a beautiful design... This is the kind of coat missing from the world and it definitely needs to make a comeback.
That jacket suits your style so well 👏
Love those. The days of quality and functional styling. Awesome.
Man look how much nicer that fabric is than ANYthing at any price on the market today.
I own a vintage soldier's coat from WW2 that look similar to this. But in green.
The wool is so thick and dense. It's cool but it makes the coat incredibly heavy. I can't imagine how much it would weigh when soaked by the rain...
Look in vintage clothes stores see these all the time
@@AxLWakeI had a pair of heavy swiss military wool pants from the 50's. I used it for a 6 months hiking and hitchhiking trip around the borders of the United States. They were the best piece of equipment I had, especially in the rain. The material is still warm when wet and it doesn't feel wet even when it is soaked. No modern cloth comes close to this comfort. Next thing is, if it gets dirty, just let it dry and brush it off. You really don't need to wash it very often.
The new pinks and greens look horrible. Fabric makes all the difference
How do you know all the fabrics across all prices in all clothing markets across the world?
To even say something through a screen is definitely nicer than anything in your city alone is absurd. How can you know whats out there?
Let alone in the entire world.
Bring this style back as a whole…I look fresh af when I dress up
They also have the function of making the wearer look awesome
This coat is awesome. I wouldn't wear it myself as it wouldn't suit me, but it's very stylish and classy.
What a terrific find! The functional double breast is especially nice and surprisingly uncommon. My pea coat has that flap too, it's stored underneath the collar normally. And yes, it does get that cold where I'm from.
That coat's boss as hell...
This coat is so freaking cool!
Objectively the coolest piece of clothing ever.
Clearly you've never heard of a scold's bridle.
@@OngoGablogian185 Agree with mercernova -- no doubt. 😎
As for the scold's bridle...well, that's not really an item of clothing. It IS cool, though! 😉
Robin is drippin WWII swag like a broken faucet