Thanks for all the comments, so glad that you like this coat.
Rose I recommend getting this coat which is made in Australia and the fabric (a wool and mohair mix) is from Italy - so no compromising on quality.
Suz - no doubt if I do find a Novak coat I will be tempted to buy it. I did have a laugh bj1111's comment that I would need to run around with a bottle of gin in the Novak coat. UmmLila has a very good suggestion of a shorter white coat, I have always admired Angie's military short white coat.
The Cat makes a good point that this coat has a 60's vibe which is very true to my style as I love the clean lines of much of the 60's clothing.