Shanghai Dinner Jacket

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:49 am

I know a lot of you have been waiting for this so... Here it is, the Temple of Doom Dinner Jacket:

https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop ... ucts_id=44

I'm hoping to be adding the matching vest and pants in the near future as well.

Kind regards,
Indy

Shawnkara · Post by **Shawnkara** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:12 am

I don't think the ToD jacket had satin lapels

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:50 am

It sure did:

I know this isn't a great picture, but you can clearly see the gloss of the lapels in contrast to the rest of the jacket. And I think that the flash of my camera has over-accentuated the satin on my jacket.

Kind regards,
Indy

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:54 pm

Yeah, I was under the impression that it was just a regular white tuxedo jacket.

It's still a great looking jacket though.

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:10 pm

Yea, I agree Tone, I don't see satin either.

Post by **Jens** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:22 pm

Well, besides what Ford was really wearing in that scene ... what would be accurate for the era?

I guess satin, right?

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:36 pm

I believe both ways would be period accurate. And, yes, it can be made either way... so everyone is happy!

Kind regards,
Indy

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:38 pm

That's an interesting question, Jens. I have seen satin used on black dinner jackets of the era, but I've never come across that treatment on a white jacket of the era.

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binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue May 02, 2006 4:49 pm

Okay, I just did a little google searching and came up with this:
http://www.hillesodesigns.com/images/alternatuxwht1.jpg

It's a new one, though, and not official vintage.

LINK
This one's from the 60's, but not the 30's...

It makes sense that they could have put satin collars on white dinner jackets in the 30's. Why not? But in my years of collecting vintage clothing, I haven't come across one from that era yet. They could be out there, but not that common. The pics I linked to, however, show a real contrast in the material. I would think Indy's jacket would be dead obvious if it were satin. I don't think it was, but Magnoli's jacket still looks great.

EDIT: Tag fixed. Thanks, VP.

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:21 pm

Yes, I noticed the jacket has plain buttons. But, again, these jackets can be made either way. Bespoke clothes are wonderful that way!

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:32 pm

Wait a second. Isn't Willie wearing his jacket and pants from the club during the plane scene and through some of the forest stuff? If there was satin on the jacket then it should show up in those scenes too wouldn't it?

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:50 pm

I've updated my site now, so the jacket can be ordered with or without satin lapels in white, cream or black. I've also dropped the price to $315 with satin lapels and only $275 without satin lapels. Shipping is included.

Kind regards,
Indy

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:23 pm

Oh wow! I plan on ordering, but need the vest and trousers as well... I'll be keeping my eyes open! Nicely done once again, Indy M.! Er, was Indy's dinner jacket cream or white??

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:35 pm

I believe his jacket was cream. Look at the above photos and compare the jacket to the color of his white shirt.

If you want to get the pants and vest made, I may be able to give you a special price as "guinea pig".

PM me for details.

Kind regards,
Indy

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Tue May 02, 2006 10:45 pm

Very cool! Thanks! And, thanks for the Goldfinger suit and Golden Idol... they are PERFECT!

VP · Post by VP » Wed May 03, 2006 9:40 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:GEEZ!!!! That's a long tag! Anyone know how to clean that string up so you don't have to scroll across the page?

Sure.
LINK

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:46 am

Got it! Thanks.

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Wed May 03, 2006 2:28 pm

Just curious - why are you guys making a distinction between tuxedo and dinner jacket? A tux is a formal attire which includes a dinner jacket, pants and waistcoat (or the barbaric cummerbund). Traditionally, a DJ has satin lapels that correspond with the satin ribbons on the trouser legs.

Nice jacket, Mr. Magnoli!

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Mon May 08, 2006 12:05 am

The color for a screen accurate TOD dinner jacket is:

IVORY

Check the color difference between his white shirt and the dinner jacket.

Rusty Jones · Post by **Rusty Jones** » Mon May 08, 2006 12:23 am

Its close enough for my taste, if I were to guess as to screen accuracy I'd go with non-satin, but I think the satin would look very cool with a satin white bowtie I have (and white pants and an eye patch... if only one of my eyes didn't work... :c)

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Mon May 08, 2006 11:09 am

Rusty Jones wrote:Its close enough for my taste, if I were to guess as to screen accuracy I'd go with non-satin, but I think the satin would look very cool with a satin white bowtie I have (and white pants and an eye patch... if only one of my eyes didn't work... :c)

And a white Persian cat? And a shaved head?? And a scheme to rule the world by taking control of a nuclear weapon, which you'll stash in the Caribbean, after you "eliminate" a certain British secret agent?? Sorry, I got carried away!

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Mon May 08, 2006 8:55 pm

I just watched the Club Obi Wan scene last night after reading this post and they are satin lapels for the TOD jacket. I'm sure the high shine in the photograph is a result of the camera flash.

I would lean toward purchasing this jacket from Indy M. for several reasons; the main two are the peaked lapels and the wool blend. I’ve been to a dozen formal rental places looking for a peaked lapel in ivory and wool. ( Never thought to ask for functional cuff buttons.) Everyone just shakes his head.

Tough to find even on @bay.

Toss in screen accuracy, he's a COW member, and
starting a business. Having one of these custom made elsewhere was around $650

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:01 pm

Plus, I've got a couple of items of clothing from Indy, and the fit, finish, and customer service is absolutely second to none! I've got the ToD jacket on order... I'll post pics when it arrives!

Zach R. · Post by **Zach R.** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:34 pm

LeatherneckJones wrote:Plus, I've got a couple of items of clothing from Indy, and the fit, finish, and customer service is absolutely second to none!

Do you have any pics of your Goldfinger suit? I'd love to see it in action.

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Tue May 09, 2006 12:41 am

Not yet... I pick it up from the dry cleaners Wednesday... I'll definately post pics!

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:52 am

There are many pictures of the Goldfinger suit on the Fedora Lounge.

here's a link:

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.p ... goldfinger

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:19 pm

And... here is the complete Shanghai Tuxedo:

You can see that this one was made with the lapels the same material as the jacket:

The three-piece tux is only $499 (shipping included). More info on this tux and its components can be found at my site:

https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop ... ucts_id=69

Kind regards,
Magnoli

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:58 pm

Outstanding work as always, Tony.
Plus ladies, this can double as a Willie outfit!

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:51 am

Impressed as usual. Great stuff, Tony.

Post by **Jens** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:25 pm

That ... suit ... looks ... awesome! Now I want one of those. Tony, you are sooo cruel! Do you know how much an Archaeologist earns? And I mean us "office-and-excavation-Arcghaeologists", not those tomb raiding ones.

Dang, I've got to sell ... something, anything.

Great idea to open your "Clothiers" business. Thanks.

-- Jens

inexpensive_jones · Post by **inexpensive_jones** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 3:12 pm

That's one nice set of threads! The tayloring looks acceptional.
Best wishes in the Biz.

Tycoonman · Post by **Tycoonman** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:06 pm

That is a nice Tux rifht there! On top of that, it is affordable. $500.00 for a tux isn't bad, that's usually how much just the jacket goes for. Good deal there! Just might be next year's Prom Tux.

Tycoonman

Chiliana Jones · Post by **Chiliana Jones** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:57 pm

thats a great looking tux!

by the way, i saw the original tux worn by harrison when i went to planet hollywood in denpasar,bali,Indonesia. i took some pic's(not really good ones but they are okay). i can post the pic as soon i get back home to Bodo. i'm in oslo at the moment

regards

Rio

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:03 pm

I guess the big question is, did it have satin lapels or not?

Post by **Jens** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:10 pm

Bufflehead Jones wrote:I guess the big question is, did it have satin lapels or not?

That and: What colour was it? White or ... grey? 8-[

The real Henry · Post by **The real Henry** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:03 am

The dinner jacket had satin lapels! They weren't very shiny, but they were there. Maybe Magnoli post some other pics of the dinner jacket with lapel to make sure they aren't as shiny as they appear in the first pic!

Last Crusader · Post by **Last Crusader** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:35 am

IndyJens wrote:That ... suit ... looks ... awesome! Now I want one of those. Tony, you are sooo cruel! Do you know how much an Archaeologist earns? And I mean us "office-and-excavation-Arcghaeologists", not those tomb raiding ones.

Dang, I've got to sell ... something, anything.

Great idea to open your "Clothiers" business. Thanks.

-- Jens

Well, if you would "find" some valuable artifacts for some museums you could do some extra cash.

Or do you think Indy´s tuxedo was just rented?

Great work, Magnoli. As usual!

Post by **Jens** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:35 pm

Last Crusader wrote: Well, if you would "find" some valuable artifacts for some museums you could do some extra cash.

Yeah, one might think so. But in reality ... "they hire only strong backs and pay pennies for them" ...

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:59 pm

As promised, here are pictures of Indy Magnoli's amazing clothing...

Indy's Shanghai tuxedo

Bond's Goldfinger suit

Sorry for the blurry pictures... something is up with my camera, but you get the general idea.

JEEP · Post by **JEEP** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:54 am

Looking sharp Leatherneck

These suits look really nice - I hope to be able to order a Barnett College suit or a Pankot jacket from Magnoli soon.

/Jakob

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:15 pm

Thanks, Jeep! You really can't go wrong with Magnoli-Gear. Definately top notch.

Post by **Ken** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:17 pm

One day I will have the money for one of these dinner jackets. I have always wanted a white dinner jacket and seeing TOD just reinforced it.

Ken

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:34 pm

Those shots are great! If you ever get a chance to snap some clearer ones, forward them to me and I'll add them to my site. Good stuff!

Kind regards,
Magnoli

VP · Post by VP » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:39 am

Indiana_Tone wrote:No satin.

Spot light on the lapel collar gives a satin look. Sleeves also look satin in places under this light.

No satin.

No satin.

No satin.

What's up with censoring the faces?

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:30 pm

Indy Magnoli wrote:Those shots are great! If you ever get a chance to snap some clearer ones, forward them to me and I'll add them to my site. Good stuff!

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Will do, Indy. Thanks again for the great suits!

Indiana_Tone wrote:That Shanghai Tuxedo is looking SHARP, Leatherneck Jones.

Thanks, Tone!

I've got a friend who just finished making herself an amazing replica of Willie's Club Obi Wan dress. I can't wait to get some shots of us together!

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:19 am

Nah, Tone, not "making", it's made! And it looks amazing!

IndyParise · Post by **IndyParise** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:03 am

####, If only I hadn't just spent all that money on other Indy gear. Eh, I'll get it anyway, I can always make it back later. (I've been saving all my money from x-mas's and birthdays past until I got old enough to buy more expensive stuff instead of spending it

) Hmm, If I hurry, I can have it in time for Finger Lakes

Ghos7a55assin · Post by **Ghos7a55assin** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:24 am

Magnoli, what is the other part of the wool blend in the Shanghai Tuxedo jacket?

Post by **Indy Magnoli** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:13 pm

The fabric is a composite of Alpaca Wool (60%), Nightwist Wool (30%) and the rest (10%) is synthetic.

Kind regards,
Magnoli