![]() ![]() Otherwise phenomenal all 'round! Get one! ![]() The only annoying thing for me is that this lot had a very wrinkly pebbly skin, I personally prefer a smoother hide. Great comfortable fit, correct dimensions, fantastic accurate colouring, both inside and out. I think it might be my favourite Indy jacket that I currently own, I really hope the jackets come back in stock because they are a great option for a Raiders style jacket. Certain changes were made to make it usable, perhaps after the first "prototype" jacket was delivered for the first day of filming, such as the addition of underarm gussets to raise the armscye to improve freedom of movement, and the size and location of the opening of the "action back" (my jacket had short openings in the side seams.) But now when I watch the jacket in the film (yes, I "watch" costumes!) I see so many unexpected ways in which this pattern is absolutely right that I am convinced that the DNA is absolutely the same.īased on this, I believe that my jacket is the closest in design to the original "hero" jacket that has been offered.Ībsolutely blown away by this jacket, the age on the leather is incredible and the attention to detail is amazing. Several years later, when I pulled it out to take a closer look, I realized that the pattern was, fundamentally, the basis of the Raiders jacket. Although clearly not an "Indy Jacket" clone, I thought the leather was interesting so I bought it and stored it away. The seller was unaware of this, but I knew from the label that it was made by the Peter Botwright during the Raiders era. It was bomber style jacket with odd cuffs made of wrinkly lambskin leather. But recently I acquired what I believe to be the most definitive reference of all.Ī few years ago I stumbled across a person in the UK who was selling an odd leather jacket. My main references have been the film (the only version I have concerned myself with is Raiders of the Lost Ark), rare reference photos of screen-used jackets, jackets on exhibit, measurements of jackets in private collections, and Tony Nowak's "Raiders" replica of an original of mysterious origin. ![]() My research has been ongoing to this day. The original UK tailor, Peter Botwright, was the only one in a position to make an exact duplicate, but even he had trouble doing it, instead deferring to fans for direction. I always felt that no one made exactly what I saw on screen. Please see the sizing chart for new, updated measurements!Īlthough this jacket has been copied by many people, including the man who made them for the movies, I have never copied anyone's work. Many of Coyle's jacket owners find that our jacket has quickly become their favorite! They are department store quality, suitable for everyday use. Make no mistake, these jackets are far from "costume" fare. This jacket is the product of years of painstaking research to make it as much like the one you saw on the big screen as possible. The leather is dark brown, with a finish that will age to give it a natural, broken-in look. Cut from soft lambskin leather, the jacket features two flight jacket style cargo pockets, side entry hand warmer pockets, single panel bi-swing back, side adjustment straps, side vents, inside chest pocket, and measurements and details taken from actual filming jackets. The "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Indiana Jones jacket the world fell in love with, myself included!Ĭoyle's Clothing has produced this awesome replica of the original "Raiders" jacket. ![]()
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