https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:27:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972727 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:47:49 +0000 gryffin 1972727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane - thank you I did look at poetry they have they long washed black velvet.&nbsp; Not quite the style I imagine but lovely and would fulfill the function but it's really a dark charcoal and I'm not sure I would not be better with a true black.&nbsp; But it's very lovely and has incredible reviews.&nbsp; Tempting to try!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972580 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:39:28 +0000 Jane 1972580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Cindysmith - I looked in the Poetry catalogue this morning and they had several ... I haven’t seen in person but was tempted to have a look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972573 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 19:17:58 +0000 gryffin 1972573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>suntiger - IKR, it either calls to you or it doesn't!!</p> <p>Eliza - great minds thinking alike.&nbsp; Gorsuch is one of my favorite aspirational catalogs.&nbsp; I did look at the jackets, many beautiful things, not the exact style and way too spendy.&nbsp; But it that the most gorgeous catalog or what?!!&nbsp; Really gorgeous things!!</p> <p>Fashintern - I look at all suggestions but no, I would not buy something costumey.&nbsp; There is a fine line for me to walk, I want something that references a period feel but is modern, beautiful and well made.&nbsp; I think part of what makes the difference is the quality, construction and fit with a respect for a period but not a literal adherence to a style.&nbsp; And then there is getting the proportions just right.&nbsp; That's why I don't want to surf ebay or etsy, photos just can't show that type of detail.&nbsp; Many pieces I gravitate to are designer d&amp;g, st l, balmain, McQ.&nbsp; I can't afford that level except on super sale perhaps, but if they are putting it out there then other moderate designers may do a riff on them.&nbsp; Look at VB and others doing the Balmain blazer.&nbsp; But that level of quality and construction is what I am after.</p> <p>Anna - thank you.&nbsp; I don't really know her line at all.&nbsp; I will check it out.&nbsp; Many thanks!!</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972553 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:34:02 +0000 annagybe 1972553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FYI Vivienne Westwood also has the Anglomania line. The styling of this line might be closer to what you want &amp; it’s a bit cheaper </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972550 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:18:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1972550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like you’re heading in a costume direction afterall, with Pindragon costumes and vintage western wear. That might be the most certain route, other than having one made for you. Here are links to a few of the coats at the site I mentioned earlier. Good luck. </p> <p><a href="https://www.rebelsmarket.com/products/-women-coat-gothic-jacket-steampunk-military-ladies-goth-punk-emo-long-vint-138520" rel="nofollow">https://www.rebelsmarket.com/p.....int-138520</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rebelsmarket.com/products/velvet-dandy-coat-victorian-steampunk-jacket-hellbunny-retro-frock-jacket-137338?tuid=894911639b4c2d854" rel="nofollow">https://www.rebelsmarket.com/p.....39b4c2d854</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.rebelsmarket.com/products/women-steampunk-jacket-frock-coat-black-velvet-gothic-vtg-victorian-regency-159396?tuid=894911639b4c2d854" rel="nofollow">https://www.rebelsmarket.com/p.....39b4c2d854</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972501 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:03:10 +0000 Eliza 1972501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just received a catalog from a new to me vendor, Gorsuch. Quick scan suggests they are generally "spendy", but there are many longer dressy jackets to check out, if only for ideas. Good luck with your search. That would be a fun piece to own! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972493 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:21:45 +0000 Anonymous 1972493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna you tossed me down the rabbit hole too Id want to wear something like that every day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972482 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:12:36 +0000 gryffin 1972482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna - thank you, thank you, thank you!!&nbsp; You are the best personal shopper ever.&nbsp; That was so awesome of you to take the time to look and post all the links.&nbsp; I would never have thought to check out Vivienne Westwood.&nbsp; I will be surfing to see if she has something affordable in black.&nbsp; That's very close to what I want.&nbsp; Dramatic, unusual, modern and ancient all simultaneously.&nbsp; You've given me lots to explore.&nbsp; Thanks again and I'll keep you posted on the quest!!</p> <p>Cindy - thanks so much.&nbsp; I will definitely check out that site.&nbsp; This coat/jacket has been so elusive I feel I must be missing it.&nbsp; I know it's out there somewhere!!</p> <p>Unfrumped - I will check out boden.&nbsp; I have never purchased from that brand but I am impressed by all the wonderful reviews and feedback.&nbsp; Thanks so much for reminding me.&nbsp; Frock coat is a wish, but a great long velvet jacket would be very helpful.&nbsp; I'm flexible, it's the overall vibe with quality and fit that I am searching for.&nbsp; Sometimes what you really need is not what is in your head (although I'd a pretty fab image!!)</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972478 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:49:37 +0000 unfrumped 1972478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boden features a velvet party coat, but it is round-neckline and not frock- style.<br /> And for me is maybe not long enough for usual party dresses. Caught my eye though because I can never find things exactly when I need them, and struggle with whether to collect things for future events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972475 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:44:53 +0000 cindysmith 1972475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poetry (poetryfashion dot com) has some gorgeous velvet happening this fall </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972402 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:30:14 +0000 annagybe 1972402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And......<br />for only a pittance, these options&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Alexander-McQueen-Single-breasted-lace-panel-wool-blend-blazer-1222275">https://www.matchesfashion.com.....ol-blend-b</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Alexander-McQueen-Draped-wool-silk-jacket-1222243">https://www.matchesfashion.com.....et-1222243</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Alexander-McQueen-Peplum-leather-biker-jacket--1249383">https://www.matchesfashion.com.....t--1249383</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972399 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:04:04 +0000 annagybe 1972399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might have to do some digging, but Vivienne Westwood might be right up your alley<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yoox.com/us/41764719UF/item#dept=women&amp;sts=sr_women80&amp;cod10=41764719UF&amp;sizeId=5&amp;sizeName=8">https://www.yoox.com/us/417647.....#038;sizeI</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972398 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:03:04 +0000 annagybe 1972398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not quite the silhouette, but the fabric.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oldfrontier.com/wm_frockcoat_brocade.htm">http://www.oldfrontier.com/wm_.....rocade.htm</a></p> <p>I think I saw or heard about this company through a renfaire<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pendragoncostumes.squarespace.com/womens-cloaks-and-jackets/womens-frockcoat">https://pendragoncostumes.squa.....-frockcoat</a></p> <p>not velvet<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vintagewesternwear.com/wahmaker-women-s-wool-frock-coat.html">https://www.vintagewesternwear.....-coat.html</a></p> <p>UK company, never heard of it&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.madeleine.co.uk/Clothing/Blazers/Frock-coats/c/121">https://www.madeleine.co.uk/Cl.....oats/c/121</a></p> <p>This company customizes<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/romana-frock-coat-women-s-p-806.html">http://www.magnoliclothiers.co.....p-806.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972388 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:27:36 +0000 annagybe 1972388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i was going to suggest Etsy too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972338 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 20:52:23 +0000 gryffin 1972338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - thank you I checked Free People, Anthropologie, J Peterman, Peruvian Connection, among others.&nbsp; It's a real HEWI.&nbsp; It will turn up someday hopefully!!&nbsp; But with so many savvy shoppers, I thought it was worth asking in case I was missing something.&nbsp; Or perhaps when it is least expected someone will see something and post.&nbsp; Hope springs eternal!!<br />Rebekah - what a total sweetheart you are!!&nbsp; Thank you for all the links!&nbsp; I bought a JPeterman velvet long jacket long ago but returned it.&nbsp; The velvet was boxy without drape.&nbsp; The coat is pretty but if you look on the model the pocket flaps are sticking out hip level in a not flattering way.&nbsp; Again so close but I don't think the fit will be right.&nbsp; The repro sites are a good thought but again I am concerned about returns and quality.&nbsp; Also many are beautiful but too maximal.&nbsp; It's about the line and fabric - for me I want simple because the shape is so dramatic.&nbsp; But they were all super thoughts.&nbsp; Thank you so much for posting them.&nbsp; It's very, very appreciated!!!<br />Rachy - IKR, it's the piece that we all secretly need!!<br />Fashintern - not costumey at all.&nbsp; I am looking for a gorgeous, high quality, simple, elegant piece that transcends time.&nbsp; Classy and luxe.&nbsp; The quality of smythe.&nbsp; If they did a frock coat I would try and save up for it.&nbsp; Like the smythe corded blazer that I bought but with a much longer swallowtail.&nbsp; But that level of fabric, tailoring, elegance and quality.&nbsp; That's the problem in a nut shell.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972313 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:48:31 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1972313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How costumey are you willing to go? A place like RebelsMarket.com has a lot of kitch, but once you plow through the dross, you might find gold in there. Maybe. It won’t be as classy as Rebekahphoto’s first two suggestions, but could still be fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972289 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:28:38 +0000 rachylou 1972289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh. And now I want a frock coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972281 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 17:12:50 +0000 rebekahphoto 1972281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a velvet coat! I have a solid black velvet coat and a navy silk long velvet coat/cloak that Ive had for years.... its always fun to browse the party wear, especially some of the super luxe couture designers</p> <p>classic from J peterman, (minus the cut away front):<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jpeterman.com/item/wow-1442/107221/edwardian-velvet-coat">https://www.jpeterman.com/item.....elvet-coat</a></p> <p>this company has several luxe velvet coats:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thedarkangel.com/collections/coats-cloaks-jackets/products/438-abbey-coat">https://www.thedarkangel.com/c.....abbey-coat</a></p> <p>Maybe try looking in costume collections, pirate coat, or gothic wear, depending on how much ornamentation you are looking for</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-41009-dark-lady-black-brocade-coat.aspx">https://www.medievalcollectibl.....-coat.aspx</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-28477-womens-lionheart-coat.aspx">https://www.medievalcollectibl.....-coat.aspx</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.oliviamay.org/products/designers/studio-rundholz/rundholz-black-label/long-velvet-coat-with-front-tails-in-anthra-rundholz-black-label">https://www.oliviamay.org/prod.....vet-coat-w</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972279 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:30:09 +0000 Angie 1972279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might want to check out Free People too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972277 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:28:31 +0000 gryffin 1972277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - thank you appreciated.</p> <p>Sara - that's a good idea and I did do a short search.&nbsp; I am always concerned about quality and if it were custom it can't be returned.&nbsp; It's certainly a good option but I was hoping to find something from a major brand and a returnable store.&nbsp; But thank you it's a great suggestion.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972272 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:09:09 +0000 Sara L. 1972272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Etsy?&nbsp; This seem like something you might be able to find there.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972266 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:55:08 +0000 Angie 1972266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will keep my eyes peeled for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972262 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:46:12 +0000 gryffin 1972262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Bijou!!&nbsp; I've waited decades, I'm due for something to turn up eventually.&nbsp; I have to be careful because I get impatient and then buy something not quite right and it's a poor choice.&nbsp; I waited a long time for my long tux jacket, I just have to be patient but I will be scoped locked on Cue in&nbsp;the future!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972241 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:03:35 +0000 Bijou 1972241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, my coat may well be redone next season in black velvet. I know that there was a big demand for my coat, so it is likely that Cue will redo the style again just in another colour. I will definitely keep an eye out for this. I have always adored frock coats too after seeing Alexander McQueen's versions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972237 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:47:02 +0000 gryffin 1972237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou - thank you.&nbsp; That's definitely in the style I'm looking for.&nbsp; From the photo it does not look like the coat is lined and I have kind of a poison eye for lettuce edging.&nbsp; But that's so close.&nbsp; But I've waited this long, I will wait till it's perfect.&nbsp; When I compromise I'm not usually happy.&nbsp; Your coat is divine.&nbsp; If it were black velvet you'd be right to be concerned that I might track you down and steal it!!&nbsp; I hope you will post outfits with it.&nbsp; It's a wonderful forever piece!!&nbsp; Enjoy it!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972235 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:29:17 +0000 Bijou 1972235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, the maker of my dress (Moss and Spy - an Australian label) has a beautiful black frock coat as per the link.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mossandspy.com.au/collections/jackets/products/belvedere-coat-dress?variant=8108898254956">https://www.mossandspy.com.au/.....0889825495</a></p> <p>I have bought quite a few dresses and coats over the years from this designer, and find the quality to be very good. Unfortunately I have not seen this coat in person, the shop I bought my dress from does not get the entire Moss and Spy collection (which is available in Sydney). The smallest size this coat comes in is Australian size 8 (which is about a US size 2 or 4). </p> <p>I am so glad that you like my green velvet coat!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-the-mother-of-all-hewis#post-1972233 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 13:02:21 +0000 gryffin 1972233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For those who have followed Angie's dressy thread you will have seen Bijou's gorgeous velvet frock coat.&nbsp; I have been looking for a long frock coat - black only, velvet, silk, brocade - any dressy fabric.&nbsp; Swallowtail cut, since the 90"s when Vogue did a spread on Anna Sui's velvet frock coats.&nbsp; Something that could be worn indoors or as light outerwear.&nbsp; Has anyone seen something like this?&nbsp; <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrashing-out-dressy-look-challenges" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....challenges</a>&nbsp; Thanks for your help!!</p>