i agree with luke cage, james bond is always cool, i know for a fact the new ones are Tom Ford made, but i would like to see analysis from the Sean Connery era! ryan gossling, aka new blade runner! that coat man!
The Wested Leather Co. is the best place to get Indy's jacket. They (particularly Peter Botwright who recently passed) are the original makers of the 'Raiders' and 'Crusader' jackets. I do agree their prices seem low for such a jacket, but their shop focuses on Hollywood film attire, so they mass supply lots of products. Also keep in mind that leather probably does not cost much to buy before production, so selling jackets for outrageous prices is not their cup of tea. Each Indy jacket also comes with certification stating they are/were the original makers. I own a 'Raiders' in goatskin, and is worth every penny. Definitely buy a Wested!
I’m so glad you commented! I was wondering how on earth they got such a low price and I’m happy to hear the quality is high. They have some beautiful pieces and based on your experience I may just get one for myself now! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You're very welcome! For the ultimate 'Raiders' jacket, go for shrunken lambskin. All of Wested's workers will tell you it is the best skin choice for that style as it is the most screen accurate. I also want to mention that there are multiple hat makers that are just as good as the Penman Hat Co. Steve Delk, who made hats for Indiana Jones IV, is a great maker. He also taught millinery to a gentleman named David Garrison who makes his own Indiana Jones, Humphrey Bogart, and Alan Ladd fedoras. I happen to own one of his 'Raiders' fedoras and I personally think he gives a much better screen representation than other vendors.
Trent Ryan Hello Trent, it's quite ironic that I found and read this post of yours. It was within the last three hours that I decided on a Wested Raiders in goat. Something else about Wested not mentioned here is that they do make to measure, which mine will be. U.S. Wings does not offer this option and as a result... I have a G-1 that is a size small but comes down about 4 inches past my pants pockets. I had to have the sleeves altered as well because they were too long. All measurements are taken and next month I'll order my custom jacket.
My dad was super into Indiana Jones stuff before I was born. He talked with the guy who made the hat (who is apparently a lvl 10. douchebag), knows about the techniques for aging, aged the same jacket, got the same Allen Edmond boots and of course aged them. Whole 9 yards. Not to mention having a very close replica of the iconic hat made.
I told Stevie to use Army Surplus to save money on costuming. Stevie Spielberg was certainly a genius, but he was a cheap one. The real bag that I was trying to describe was the one used by Captain Miller/Mueller in Saving Private Ryan which was the original one. It's a US Army light machine gun ammo bag. I noticed that they did not secure the canvas straps properly at the top because it flops around a lot on poor old Captain Miller whenever they displaced. They sewed up the hole and covered over the BSA I put on it. I also provided the two canteens for Miller's character, my address was once scratched onto them, and they fixed a hole in one of the canteens, too. The Indiana Jone fedora (with "B.C." in the back for Bob Clinton, President Clinton's uncle) was a hat Bill Clinton wore in Russia where he blew up an ammunition train with a trick he'd learned from Stalag 13 (the movie not the TV show). The whip was also Clintons because they would let him carry a whip around with him but not a pistol. Clinton was a real gun nut and would have preferred to stay armed in Red Russia. I supplied the originally canvas belt with the smooth metal belt buckle and the original leather jacket. My father had bought the Army Surplus jacket in 1947 from the biggest Army Navy store in Baltimore, MD which was famous at the time. My mom put my name in one of the sleeves. The top snap was broken. There was knitted sleeve ends on it, but they were a little ratty in '72 when I gave it to Stevie along with the other junk.
But Indy's of course is a British Army Mark VII bag, not a US military bag nor a civilian bag. You can still find original ones for sale, and several companies make reproductions.
Awesome video. Also, VERY true about combining too many things. I was in a hurry leaving the office to grab something to eat. It started raining so I grabbed my Orvis Fedora style and we ran out. I totally forgot I had on my Cockpit USA Oil Driller, which looks a lot like the Indy jacket. Normally, I would never intentionally combine the two...but I did. The dude behind the counter in the prep area started whistling the Indiana Jones theme song. I was like, ok, nice, really nice. My wife was cracking up. Note to wife: A little heads up would have been nice...."honey, don't forget your bullwhip." lol
You forgot the gloves he wears in Raiders when doing the heavy lifting of the ark and eventually what helps him survive the absolute beating he gets from the plane fight and truck fight when he gets dragged along underneath.
When I go out into the field as an archaeologist, indi's style has honestly been a big inspiration in my field gear, so it's nice to see someone breaking it down. Especially the boots, been needing some great boots, though sadly can't afford the Alden
Also Heston's costume from "The Greatest Show on Earth" (released two years before "Incas"), a film that had a lot of influence on Spielberg as a child.
It came from a general look of the adventurer in those old films, Heston wears a scarf as well which Jones doesnt so not all of it influenced the look.
The leather jacket is made goatskin, Navy issued aviators prior to WWII. The A2 jacket was Army Air Force horsehide, with wool knit cuffs and waistband.
i'll add as a screen accurate Indy cosplayer that Wested made the ORIGINAL raider's indy jacket with the "hero" version as their closest to the original, however the most accurate jacket's are made by Bill Kelso, Toddscostumes and Wested.
Have a genuine rabbit felt Herbert-Johnson fedora. Absolutely beautiful. And since recovering the original hat block the hats are once again spot on accurate. Doesn’t get any better than that!
I bought a Herbert Johnson rabbit fedora it's real nice and now I have ordered a second with the raiders turn with a little bespoke customisation to have it like from when we first see indy in raiders of the lost ark.
Wested is the best jacket there is. I've had my hero 'Raiders' jacket for 3 years and it's durable as hell. Custom sizes are slightly more expensive, but worth every penny. You can pick the leather you want, gussetts, etc. Well worth it in every way.
@@CarlMurawski They also do other repro kit from films such as the Rocket Man. I'm lucky there about three miles from were I live at Swanley in Kent. Great people to deal with. The Indy jackets are also appreciated around here for cost quality and warmth with open vehicle drivers like me. I have two Dodge 1944 3/4 tonners. They are adding Buffallo huide gloves to the range.
I have the gear, jacket, boots and hat. Actually around half a dozen of the hats and two Wested jackets. I also have the outfit shown in the Jim Steranko artwork for Raiders.The most important thing that many people forget is his clothing is aged and distressed. I've been to many Indy events where the outfits are brand new, creases in the pants, pressed shirts, boots are shined and pristine, hats look right off the store shelf, bag straps are in perfect shape - all wrong. You have to age it, distress it, or wash and thrash the heck out the clothing to get "the look". The pants are 100 percent wool with a military hem. Nothing else drapes like real wool. Don't forget the Wells Lamont leather work gloves...
That’s awesome! I like how versatile his shirt is! How about trying to create a video on the styles worn in Tombstone? Kurt Russel wears some really cool statement pieces that I’ll bet you could help people integrate into a badass outfit!
Nice video! I was reminded of a story I read of Mel Brooks preparing for Spaceballs. He called Steven Spielberg and asked if it would be ok to parody Star Wars and was told it would be fine as long as Lone Star was not dressed like Han Solo. So Mel dressed him as Indiana Jones.
I bought the hat from an australian company called The Hattery! A beautiful little company which produces really high quality hats. The Akubra Fed IV is a direct replica of the hat in the 4th movie and it's also very affordable!
A lot of my info came from Indygear.com along with a few other sites on specific pieces, it was really easy to research since they've done such great detective work already!
Yes, you're way off base on the jacket - as well as the hat. Wested is a fantastic leather company and the jackets are top notch. Of you're wanting a true Indy jacket, don't waste the money on Wings. Those are overpriced and not accurate. Wested is the original makers and so you get an exact replica, plus they're top quality. Same with the hat. Herbert Johnson made the original and you can't beat the real deal. You can get it in Rabbit (like the original ( or 100% Beaver. The only bespoke company I would recommend for either the hat or jacket over Wested or H&J would be Steele and Jones, a company that's dedicated themselves to the highest level of screen accuracy. Even then though, in my opinion, nothing beats owning the real deal by the original companies.
My everyday look I go with is the cowboy hat that is a cross between "the gus" and "the quigley" I have the Indiana Jones flap holster that fits a smith .45 model 1917 (5.5 inch barrel) Tom Seleck was first chosen for Indiana Jones so I blended the 2 together and I cattle ranch for a living. Love my gear.
Thanks for a great video. Another place to check out for some excellent quality fedora hats is a Optimo Hats in Chicago. They did the hats for Public Enemy with Johnny Depp I believe.
I’ve been wanting to check them out for a long time, I hear they have some of the best Panama hats around! They also do a “phone fitting” for people who can’t visit their store. So cool!
No need to be skeptical, Wested leather doesn't have to pay licensing fees to Lucasfilm, that helps make the price cheaper. The quality is superb. US wings on the other hand, pays licensing fees, and their jackets are expensive. Wested are the best. Steele and Jones is great also. Wested's Destiny jacket is Amazing. The leather is incredible. P.S. Can't believe you didn't mention Herbert Johnson. Theirs is the original, and the VERY best fedora. Are you sure not Jon Cryer?
Used to have this repeat customer at a cafe I worked at. Sometimes he would come in wearing an exact Indiana Jones costume. Sometimes he would come in wearing karate outfit. He always a had a themed outfit. Pretty sure the guy had multiple personalities.
Fun fact (if no one mentioned it in the comments already) bullwhip makes that loud sound due to the tip's speed exceeding the sound barrier. As crazy as that sounds there's a shrimp that does the same thing and that's how it protects itself from predators.
Something to note is that as an archeologist, he got the look spot on. Most archeologists dress just like that. So if you happen to be an archeologist, there's a context you can where the whole look in... although I've never heard of an archeologists making enough to go for those options
The gray hat scene occurs on a seaplane, not a train. Hence the term seaplane gray that sometimes crops up in regards to the color. It is not until Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that a grey hat reappears, and it does indeed reappear while Indy is on a train. Is not the same color gray though, it is a much lighter color.
Interesting video. I am an Indy fan for 30 years now and put my first indygear outfit together in the early 21st century. I can definitely vouch for Wested leather and I was fortunate enough to visit there a couple of times when I lived in England. Also of note, is that the hat for the fourth movie was not made by Herbert Johnson, but was actually made by Steve Delk of Adventurebilt hats. Lastly, you could wear the pants, shirt, boots & jacket together & probably get away with that. 👍
Fantastic suggestion! Would be doubly cool considering Sean Connery (the ULTIMATE, NEVER-SURPASSED Bond, in my opinion😍) was with Indie in the last couple of photos in this video. And all the Bond iterations were so very stylish!
I bought a pair of Alden 405's a few years back and was absolutely blown away by their comfort and durability. Love well made things that only get better with age. As for the next video - I would be interested to see something on James Dean. Keep up the good work man, love your content!
That would be great! What I do know is that for shoes in later seasons Dean wears the Carolina 8 inch loggers (they have a steel toe option as well and they come in both men/women’s sizes)
Surprised no mention of him, Steve McQueen, set up in Bullitt, jacket and gear in Great Escape, 60's fashion in Thomas Crown, on and on. He actually cared about his costumes, their authenticity and the fit
So for anyone looking for a pretty good bullwhip for a relatively decent I recommend the Todd's costumes one. I personally have the 8 foot one from their and it's held up pretty well so far in the time I've had it. Not only do I use it for my Indiana Jones cosplay but I have a practical use for it as well with driving cattle. I've only had it for a year so far so I can't speak for it's long term use yet and I'm aware that their are possibly better options out there but this is my first bullwhip and I'm purely speaking from personal experience
I had a hat years ago that my grandfather gave me. Kind of a olive green/khaki shade Fedora. Have been looking for one ever since. I might like them up. The shirt and pants looked like military issues, and the belt, was probably supposed to be like a Sam Browne style. Since the holster was British military service, for the Webley Mk VI revolver or S&W 1917. I have a British/American World War 1 Gas mask bag. They call them, SBR, for Small Box Respirator. Your video was very interesting. Thank you.
I have Indy and A2 jackets from both Wested and US Wings. The stock items at Wested are not made in England, but imported, maybe from Pakistan, and but all Wested jackets are made of Full Grain Leather (although they are labelled as Genuine Leather). The custom made jackets are made in England, but cheaper than the US's, maybe due to cheaper labor cost in England. The same with US Wings, the imported items are cheap, but the US made ones are very expensive, but the quality is the same. All US Wings jackets are made of Full Grain Leather (also labelled as Genuine Leather).
The first hat was found at Herbert Johnsons by Lucas and Kassan, the producers. It was called the "Poet" and was originally designed in the late 1800's for the scholars at Cambridge College in England. When Temple of Doom came out Herbert Johnson had lost the molds for the "Poet" and tried to duplicate it for the movie and failed miserably. When Last Crusade came out they managed to create a similar hat to the Poet but it was not as tall or wide brimmed. So for Crystal Skull they went to Marc Kitter of Adventurebilt, with Steve Delk. Steve created the hat for Crystal Skull and Herbert Johnson's had absolutely nothing to do with the creation of that hat. So Herbert Johnson's did NOT make all the hats for the Raiders series.
When you mention "molds" you mean the "block" which is a carved wooden form. Yes I've read that for Last Crusade HJ had misplaced the Poet block, so the costumer chose one of HJ's other available styles.
I started buying costume pieces back in 98. It was the first thing I researched when I was finally online. Back then, i was able to get almost every piece of the costume from the same folks/companies that made them for Harrison. Most profound, probably, is that I ordered my Herbert Johnson hat from Richard Swales himself. Talked to him on the phone. He is the same man who cut and shaped the hat for Harrison. It's not terribly accurate, but it most looks like the "Last Crusade" hat. But I'll be damned if I was to have it rebashed. I mean, I got it from the man himself. It stays in it's box in my closet now.
You call him Dr Jones. Indy's look is iconic now for sure "The man in the Fedora". I have owned a pair of 405 for about 10 years. They are great boots and very versatile. I also own two Wested jackets and one Tony Nowak. I think Indy's original pants were called officer pink. The colors of all his clothing items changes from VHS, DVD to old or new TVs or laptops.
For hats another suggestion as well: people might look at Screencapped Hats and Leather on Facebook. You can contact the hat maker personally and get a beaver or rabbit hat in the style of any of the movies, or even any scene if you want. The maker is an Indy fanatic, and the products are less costly than most vendor, yet the materials are pretty the same. Currently I just own a Raiders in beaver, but I'm considering getting another one in rabbit, as well.
For the hat i recommended the rabbit fur from Penman/Adventurebilt because A its cheapar and B) it will probably be more screen accurate because rabbit fur was used in the movies and a really floppy rabbit fur but the rabnit should have more of the same properties
I wear all my gear together when hiking because it’s very practical and the whip is lots of fun in the woods. Don’t really think to much about it looking like a costume because it’s not. Their all real clothes, and more of a 30’s throw back.
Given that Indy has served in both world wars as a frontline soldier and with OSS/French Intelligence, basing his attire around military grade equipment really adds to that bit of lore.
I bought a Indy hat at Disney Land many years ago, it has last very well thru the rain in the Northwest. The band on the outside came off, I brush the hat and most likely abuse it. Check Duluth for canvas bags, very good quality and better pricing.
I love my Wested lambskin Raiders jacket! Wested has supplied most of my Indy gear(jacket, shirt, pants, boots, web belt, whip, whip holder, satchel). Recently ordered my Raiders hat from Screencapped. Still waiting for it to come in(but reviews from other customers have been really good!)
you made me go watch indiana jones, damn you! videos are great, if you make this style videos again, intros would be a great addition! i suggest to check out the urban gentry for his intros, those are simple yet amazing! good day sir
I’ve been working on an intro for a while and have been so torn on making it a part of my videos. On the one hand I agree with you, Tristano does a great job on Urban Gentry with his intros but on the other hand I want to get straight to the point. I may end up having a very short 5-10 second intro, short and sweet. What do you think?
I was 10 the Summer of 1981 when the movie came out. This is my all time favorite movie. Unknowns when I bought a hat in a antique store... about 20 yrs later when my son awas 3yrs old he liked to run a around the house with the hat on. I bought the reproduction for $20.
You have a good idea here my man! Keep it going with this series. It would be cool to maybe see you show an outfit you'd put together inspired by the character in the movies.
Well that would make sense into uses mostly military gear he was in the Belgian army during World War One supposedly according to his folklore you can see him progress in The Chronicles of young Indiana Jones
Ford had those boots for many years. The reason they held up so well was they were made from shell cordovan, horse butt leather. In shell cordovan they're about $800 a pair now.
I actually have a hat that I ordered from Richard Swales himself, in '99. He fitted and shaped the hat for Ford for Raiders. While mine isn't "screen accurate", it was shaped and trimmed by the man, and still in the box it was shipped to me in.
Akubra(Aussie hat company) makes a "adventurer" line of australian Fedora type hats. They have the tall crown and wide brim. These hats are in fact made to pretty much the exact same dimensions of the Indy hat. The only difference is that it's somewhat more rounded on the very top of the hat but that's about it. I've never seen these hats go for more than $200.
A proper gentleman recognizes and is willing to pay for quality materials and expert workmanship in his garments. A full grain A2 is expensive, yes, but it'll last you for decades if you care for it properly and look better and better as it wears, and the style is timeless and iconic.
the character's look comes from finding cheap, durable military overstock gear, including the revolver (looks to be a M1917 S&W). like the kind of gear say, a cash strapped History/Archaeology professor from the 1930's and 40's would get if they were going into the field. WW1 gear would have been around to buy (and he would have been familiar with it, since he was in WW1), and it would have cost way less to have a tailor or saddle shop slightly modify than to have it custom made. the cobbled together, tough, but decent looking ensemble is the Indiana Jones look.
I owned a US Wings Indy jacket. The only similarities between it and the ones in the movies was the look. The US Wings jacket was very thick and very heavy. I had to sell it.
Big fan of Indiana Jones 🤠! Love your content sir! Thursday Boots produces a boot that's darn near a perfect replica of the Indy Alden boot, comes in that brown color too, also can't beat the price point at $200. Thinking about buying those. 👞
Oh you’re right! The Diplomat is a pretty close sibling to the Alden without the high price tag, I should have remembered to include those in the video! Thank you for the kind words!
I dress like Indy without planning it. I like earth tones, so I almost always wear khaki or brown pants. Shirt is usually a button up, in various colors or patterns, but my preference is off white/tan. I have two brown leather jackets. One is a wool collared heavier one for cold weather, and the other is a lighter jacket for warmer weather. My boots are brown leather Boondockers (based off the 1941 US Marine boot, if my research is correct). They look similar to the Indy boots, and have additional arch support, which I need. My hat is the only thing that I actually planned to look like Indy's. It's one of the cheap crushable felt hats. If I where to spend hundreds of dollars on a hat, I would never wear it outside. Yes, I do get the occasional "Are you trying to be Indiana Jones?" question, but it's just how I like to dress.
For those interested in more info on Indies bull whip you NEED to check out Darren Wilkerson on RUclips. He knows his stuff and he’s DAMN GOOD with that whip!
I watched the Crystal Skull movie again and its not bad and has all the elements that made the original movies a hit. Thumbs up if you agree that Temple of Doom was by far the best.
My kids are watching them these days. They just can't get enough of them. You can't seem to make your kids agree with your taste of movies but Indiana Jones is one thing from the 80s we agree on. Tried to impress them with Back To the Future but they don't like it as much.
My understanding was that his jacket was based off of the military issue G8 which didn't have the elastic cuffs or waistband. The replica goatskin jacket I bought from Banana Republic(before they turned into an expensive GAP store) in 1988 gave a brief history of this particular model. Btw, as a testament to the quality of the piece, I still have this jacket and it looks as new as the day I bought it! For the genuine article, Wested Leather Co LTD n England is the place to go. Though I agree that it's hard to believe how inexpensive their jackets are, I've read and seen nothing but positives about their products.
I own a couple of bespoke Wested Leather Indy jackets and they cannot be beat in price or quality! Also stick with the Herbert Johnson hat- it's the original and the best (of many) that I own.
What Price Glory sell the BEST Indy bag... plus they sell exact reproductions of the shirt, pants, belt, holster, bag and jacket. Way better than most of the places mentioned in this video.
Good morning Carl yelled at wested leather I bought like eight of them. I don’t wanna let my wife know I’ve stressed two of them out wash them in the washer and dryer and they shrunk them in the dryer in the washer under hot… and dried them in the dryer…. I Steam ironed the jacket with a thin towel on top…. Then I oiled it with some great oil, and it looks beautiful and fits, just right!
What movie icons would you like to see me cover next? Let me know in the comments below!
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i agree with luke cage, james bond is always cool, i know for a fact the new ones are Tom Ford made, but i would like to see analysis from the Sean Connery era!
ryan gossling, aka new blade runner! that coat man!
MacGyver from the 80's & 90's
Darth Vader!
You too can look like Indiana Jones...
For only three grand.
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Go work in a bank halfwit.
Lmao
Go work in the United States treasury.
@Seth Blair I've been looking like him for decades and it didn't cost me that much.
This is why real archeologists don't dress that way.
(Think Goodwill store...)
The Wested Leather Co. is the best place to get Indy's jacket. They (particularly Peter Botwright who recently passed) are the original makers of the 'Raiders' and 'Crusader' jackets. I do agree their prices seem low for such a jacket, but their shop focuses on Hollywood film attire, so they mass supply lots of products. Also keep in mind that leather probably does not cost much to buy before production, so selling jackets for outrageous prices is not their cup of tea. Each Indy jacket also comes with certification stating they are/were the original makers. I own a 'Raiders' in goatskin, and is worth every penny. Definitely buy a Wested!
I’m so glad you commented! I was wondering how on earth they got such a low price and I’m happy to hear the quality is high. They have some beautiful pieces and based on your experience I may just get one for myself now!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You're very welcome! For the ultimate 'Raiders' jacket, go for shrunken lambskin. All of Wested's workers will tell you it is the best skin choice for that style as it is the most screen accurate. I also want to mention that there are multiple hat makers that are just as good as the Penman Hat Co. Steve Delk, who made hats for Indiana Jones IV, is a great maker. He also taught millinery to a gentleman named David Garrison who makes his own Indiana Jones, Humphrey Bogart, and Alan Ladd fedoras. I happen to own one of his 'Raiders' fedoras and I personally think he gives a much better screen representation than other vendors.
Trent Ryan Hello Trent, it's quite ironic that I found and read this post of yours. It was within the last three hours that I decided on a Wested Raiders in goat. Something else about Wested not mentioned here is that they do make to measure, which mine will be. U.S. Wings does not offer this option and as a result... I have a G-1 that is a size small but comes down about 4 inches past my pants pockets. I had to have the sleeves altered as well because they were too long. All measurements are taken and next month I'll order my custom jacket.
Trent Ryan ; maybe the prices are because they're not greedy?
I'll second the Wested recommendation. Mine was $287 shipped to Florida last fall, and it's spectacular.
My dad was super into Indiana Jones stuff before I was born. He talked with the guy who made the hat (who is apparently a lvl 10. douchebag), knows about the techniques for aging, aged the same jacket, got the same Allen Edmond boots and of course aged them. Whole 9 yards. Not to mention having a very close replica of the iconic hat made.
I told Stevie to use Army Surplus to save money on costuming. Stevie Spielberg was certainly a genius, but he was a cheap one. The real bag that I was trying to describe was the one used by Captain Miller/Mueller in Saving Private Ryan which was the original one. It's a US Army light machine gun ammo bag. I noticed that they did not secure the canvas straps properly at the top because it flops around a lot on poor old Captain Miller whenever they displaced. They sewed up the hole and covered over the BSA I put on it. I also provided the two canteens for Miller's character, my address was once scratched onto them, and they fixed a hole in one of the canteens, too.
The Indiana Jone fedora (with "B.C." in the back for Bob Clinton, President Clinton's uncle) was a hat Bill Clinton wore in Russia where he blew up an ammunition train with a trick he'd learned from Stalag 13 (the movie not the TV show). The whip was also Clintons because they would let him carry a whip around with him but not a pistol. Clinton was a real gun nut and would have preferred to stay armed in Red Russia.
I supplied the originally canvas belt with the smooth metal belt buckle and the original leather jacket. My father had bought the Army Surplus jacket in 1947 from the biggest Army Navy store in Baltimore, MD which was famous at the time. My mom put my name in one of the sleeves. The top snap was broken. There was knitted sleeve ends on it, but they were a little ratty in '72 when I gave it to Stevie along with the other junk.
But Indy's of course is a British Army Mark VII bag, not a US military bag nor a civilian bag. You can still find original ones for sale, and several companies make reproductions.
@@RichardDCook Yeah everybody knows that. Reread my post.
I read it fine the first time. You say nothing about the British Army Mark VII bag, which is what Indy uses.
@@RichardDCook exactly
Awesome video. Also, VERY true about combining too many things. I was in a hurry leaving the office to grab something to eat. It started raining so I grabbed my Orvis Fedora style and we ran out. I totally forgot I had on my Cockpit USA Oil Driller, which looks a lot like the Indy jacket. Normally, I would never intentionally combine the two...but I did. The dude behind the counter in the prep area started whistling the Indiana Jones theme song. I was like, ok, nice, really nice. My wife was cracking up. Note to wife: A little heads up would have been nice...."honey, don't forget your bullwhip." lol
You forgot the gloves he wears in Raiders when doing the heavy lifting of the ark and eventually what helps him survive the absolute beating he gets from the plane fight and truck fight when he gets dragged along underneath.
When I go out into the field as an archaeologist, indi's style has honestly been a big inspiration in my field gear, so it's nice to see someone breaking it down. Especially the boots, been needing some great boots, though sadly can't afford the Alden
*He has a grey one at the end in Raiders of The Lost Ark too. When we walks out of the building at the very end.*
He also wears the gray one when he boards the China Clipper when he begins his journey.
Indiana Jones look came from Charleston Heston’s character in Secret of the Incas.
Also Heston's costume from "The Greatest Show on Earth" (released two years before "Incas"), a film that had a lot of influence on Spielberg as a child.
Also Alan ladds outfit from the film "China"
It came from a general look of the adventurer in those old films, Heston wears a scarf as well which Jones doesnt so not all of it influenced the look.
The hat is the most iconic part. The poet with the raiders turn.
The leather jacket is made goatskin, Navy issued aviators prior to WWII. The A2 jacket was Army Air Force horsehide, with wool knit cuffs and waistband.
Rest assured the Wested indy jackets are superb and built to last.
I've gotta try them out, they sound like an excellent product for a very good price!
I have one myself. Great quality.
i'll add as a screen accurate Indy cosplayer that Wested made the ORIGINAL raider's indy jacket with the "hero" version as their closest to the original, however the most accurate jacket's are made by Bill Kelso, Toddscostumes and Wested.
They are AMAZING jackets.
Alkin Mustafa I have to agree got one as a gift a year ago. I never wear any other jacket now.
Have a genuine rabbit felt Herbert-Johnson fedora. Absolutely beautiful. And since recovering the original hat block the hats are once again spot on accurate. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Awesome!!
I bought a Herbert Johnson rabbit fedora it's real nice and now I have ordered a second with the raiders turn with a little bespoke customisation to have it like from when we first see indy in raiders of the lost ark.
I used to be a cobbler and Alden's are some of the best, and oldest shoe company in the U.S.
Really neat video, never knew this stuff. So cool
The money I’ve saved on inserts for my old shoes thanks to the steel shank..these boots will buy themselves in comfort.
Great style breakdown with reference photos and good recommendations.
Well thank you my friend!
Wested is the best jacket there is. I've had my hero 'Raiders' jacket for 3 years and it's durable as hell. Custom sizes are slightly more expensive, but worth every penny. You can pick the leather you want, gussetts, etc. Well worth it in every way.
These keep getting rave reviews, I just can't believe the low price on them. Sounds like an in-person test is in order!
Just bought one! Can’t wait to see it in person!
@@CarlMurawski They also do other repro kit from films such as the Rocket Man. I'm lucky there about three miles from were I live at Swanley in Kent. Great people to deal with. The Indy jackets are also appreciated around here for cost quality and warmth with open vehicle drivers like me. I have two Dodge 1944 3/4 tonners. They are adding Buffallo huide gloves to the range.
I have the gear, jacket, boots and hat. Actually around half a dozen of the hats and two Wested jackets. I also have the outfit shown in the Jim Steranko artwork for Raiders.The most important thing that many people forget is his clothing is aged and distressed. I've been to many Indy events where the outfits are brand new, creases in the pants, pressed shirts, boots are shined and pristine, hats look right off the store shelf, bag straps are in perfect shape - all wrong. You have to age it, distress it, or wash and thrash the heck out the clothing to get "the look". The pants are 100 percent wool with a military hem. Nothing else drapes like real wool. Don't forget the Wells Lamont leather work gloves...
That’s awesome! I like how versatile his shirt is! How about trying to create a video on the styles worn in Tombstone? Kurt Russel wears some really cool statement pieces that I’ll bet you could help people integrate into a badass outfit!
Kurt Russel is awesome, you could easily do a series focusing on his characters alone!
Agreed:the whole outfit is pretty versatile. It can be dressed up but fits smart casual. A perfect modern Autumn attire, er minus the bullwhip though.
Nice video! I was reminded of a story I read of Mel Brooks preparing for Spaceballs. He called Steven Spielberg and asked if it would be ok to parody Star Wars and was told it would be fine as long as Lone Star was not dressed like Han Solo. So Mel dressed him as Indiana Jones.
I bought the hat from an australian company called The Hattery! A beautiful little company which produces really high quality hats. The Akubra Fed IV is a direct replica of the hat in the 4th movie and it's also very affordable!
Thank you for this! I'm a big fan of these movies and never knew so much went into his costume
A lot of my info came from Indygear.com along with a few other sites on specific pieces, it was really easy to research since they've done such great detective work already!
I got one pretty close from Cabelas years ago. The inside whole inside looks like the maps when hes flying from country to country. Its pretty sweet
Cool! Good score.
Yes, you're way off base on the jacket - as well as the hat. Wested is a fantastic leather company and the jackets are top notch. Of you're wanting a true Indy jacket, don't waste the money on Wings. Those are overpriced and not accurate. Wested is the original makers and so you get an exact replica, plus they're top quality. Same with the hat. Herbert Johnson made the original and you can't beat the real deal. You can get it in Rabbit (like the original ( or 100% Beaver. The only bespoke company I would recommend for either the hat or jacket over Wested or H&J would be Steele and Jones, a company that's dedicated themselves to the highest level of screen accuracy. Even then though, in my opinion, nothing beats owning the real deal by the original companies.
I'm Janet Ballantine's son. She did costumes for jim henson, six flags, KISS and many others and I'm really enjoying your content
My everyday look I go with is the cowboy hat that is a cross between "the gus" and "the quigley" I have the Indiana Jones flap holster that fits a smith .45 model 1917 (5.5 inch barrel) Tom Seleck was first chosen for Indiana Jones so I blended the 2 together and I cattle ranch for a living. Love my gear.
Sounds awesome!
Thanks for a great video. Another place to check out for some excellent quality fedora hats is a Optimo Hats in Chicago. They did the hats for Public Enemy with Johnny Depp I believe.
I’ve been wanting to check them out for a long time, I hear they have some of the best Panama hats around! They also do a “phone fitting” for people who can’t visit their store. So cool!
Optimo is, if I recall, extremely expensive. If you live in Chicago, check out Hats Plus in Six Corners.
No need to be skeptical, Wested leather doesn't have to pay licensing fees to Lucasfilm, that helps make the price cheaper. The quality is superb. US wings on the other hand, pays licensing fees, and their jackets are expensive. Wested are the best. Steele and Jones is great also. Wested's Destiny jacket is Amazing. The leather is incredible.
P.S. Can't believe you didn't mention Herbert Johnson. Theirs is the original, and the VERY best fedora. Are you sure not Jon Cryer?
Used to have this repeat customer at a cafe I worked at.
Sometimes he would come in wearing an exact Indiana Jones costume.
Sometimes he would come in wearing karate outfit.
He always a had a themed outfit.
Pretty sure the guy had multiple personalities.
How about putting up some links to where we can buy these goods?
Fun fact (if no one mentioned it in the comments already) bullwhip makes that loud sound due to the tip's speed exceeding the sound barrier. As crazy as that sounds there's a shrimp that does the same thing and that's how it protects itself from predators.
Great video!!! Please put more of these out.
Something to note is that as an archeologist, he got the look spot on. Most archeologists dress just like that. So if you happen to be an archeologist, there's a context you can where the whole look in... although I've never heard of an archeologists making enough to go for those options
The gray hat scene occurs on a seaplane, not a train. Hence the term seaplane gray that sometimes crops up in regards to the color.
It is not until Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that a grey hat reappears, and it does indeed reappear while Indy is on a train. Is not the same color gray though, it is a much lighter color.
Interesting video. I am an Indy fan for 30 years now and put my first indygear outfit together in the early 21st century. I can definitely vouch for Wested leather and I was fortunate enough to visit there a couple of times when I lived in England. Also of note, is that the hat for the fourth movie was not made by Herbert Johnson, but was actually made by Steve Delk of Adventurebilt hats. Lastly, you could wear the pants, shirt, boots & jacket together & probably get away with that. 👍
Nice! next video: the style of James Bond
Classic! 👍🏼
Fantastic suggestion! Would be doubly cool considering Sean Connery (the ULTIMATE, NEVER-SURPASSED Bond, in my opinion😍) was with Indie in the last couple of photos in this video. And all the Bond iterations were so very stylish!
I bought a pair of Alden 405's a few years back and was absolutely blown away by their comfort and durability. Love well made things that only get better with age. As for the next video - I would be interested to see something on James Dean. Keep up the good work man, love your content!
Great idea! A style icon for sure.
Super helpful video! I'm putting together an outfit for Halloween (probably like a lot of your viewers), but this was great!
Glad it was helpful!
£250 for a leather jacket is definitely mid-range. Not at the crappy end at all.
Can you do a"style video" based on the Dean Winchester character?
That would be great! What I do know is that for shoes in later seasons Dean wears the Carolina 8 inch loggers (they have a steel toe option as well and they come in both men/women’s sizes)
@@elenaKS230 awesome!thank you!
Surprised no mention of him, Steve McQueen, set up in Bullitt, jacket and gear in Great Escape, 60's fashion in Thomas Crown, on and on. He actually cared about his costumes, their authenticity and the fit
Oh man, Bullitt is one of my all time favorites!
So for anyone looking for a pretty good bullwhip for a relatively decent I recommend the Todd's costumes one. I personally have the 8 foot one from their and it's held up pretty well so far in the time I've had it. Not only do I use it for my Indiana Jones cosplay but I have a practical use for it as well with driving cattle. I've only had it for a year so far so I can't speak for it's long term use yet and I'm aware that their are possibly better options out there but this is my first bullwhip and I'm purely speaking from personal experience
I had a hat years ago that my grandfather gave me. Kind of a olive green/khaki shade Fedora. Have been looking for one ever since. I might like them up. The shirt and pants looked like military issues, and the belt, was probably supposed to be like a Sam Browne style. Since the holster was British military service, for the Webley Mk VI revolver or S&W 1917. I have a British/American World War 1 Gas mask bag. They call them, SBR, for Small Box Respirator. Your video was very interesting. Thank you.
I have Indy and A2 jackets from both Wested and US Wings. The stock items at Wested are not made in England, but imported, maybe from Pakistan, and but all Wested jackets are made of Full Grain Leather (although they are labelled as Genuine Leather). The custom made jackets are made in England, but cheaper than the US's, maybe due to cheaper labor cost in England.
The same with US Wings, the imported items are cheap, but the US made ones are very expensive, but the quality is the same. All US Wings jackets are made of Full Grain Leather (also labelled as Genuine Leather).
I have owned two Wested Indy jackets and they are absolutely great!
I thought that I was the only one who paid attention to these things 🤗 I thoroughly enjoyed this video 👏 #bravo
The first hat was found at Herbert Johnsons by Lucas and Kassan, the producers. It was called the "Poet" and was originally designed in the late 1800's for the scholars at Cambridge College in England. When Temple of Doom came out Herbert Johnson had lost the molds for the "Poet" and tried to duplicate it for the movie and failed miserably. When Last Crusade came out they managed to create a similar hat to the Poet but it was not as tall or wide brimmed. So for Crystal Skull they went to Marc Kitter of Adventurebilt, with Steve Delk. Steve created the hat for Crystal Skull and Herbert Johnson's had absolutely nothing to do with the creation of that hat. So Herbert Johnson's did NOT make all the hats for the Raiders series.
Raiders is not a series. It's just one movie. Herbert Johnson made the hats for movie 1, 2, 3 and 5.
When you mention "molds" you mean the "block" which is a carved wooden form. Yes I've read that for Last Crusade HJ had misplaced the Poet block, so the costumer chose one of HJ's other available styles.
Wested jacket is the way to go. Had mine for 4 years. Stellar quality
That’s what I hear! Good to know
@@CarlMurawski worth every penny. Ensure your measurements are correct. They are fantastic.
I started buying costume pieces back in 98. It was the first thing I researched when I was finally online. Back then, i was able to get almost every piece of the costume from the same folks/companies that made them for Harrison. Most profound, probably, is that I ordered my Herbert Johnson hat from Richard Swales himself. Talked to him on the phone. He is the same man who cut and shaped the hat for Harrison. It's not terribly accurate, but it most looks like the "Last Crusade" hat. But I'll be damned if I was to have it rebashed. I mean, I got it from the man himself. It stays in it's box in my closet now.
Back then he looked like a Charlton Heston clone, by now he's the real deal
You call him Dr Jones. Indy's look is iconic now for sure "The man in the Fedora". I have owned a pair of 405 for about 10 years. They are great boots and very versatile. I also own two Wested jackets and one Tony Nowak. I think Indy's original pants were called officer pink. The colors of all his clothing items changes from VHS, DVD to old or new TVs or laptops.
For hats another suggestion as well: people might look at Screencapped Hats and Leather on Facebook. You can contact the hat maker personally and get a beaver or rabbit hat in the style of any of the movies, or even any scene if you want.
The maker is an Indy fanatic, and the products are less costly than most vendor, yet the materials are pretty the same.
Currently I just own a Raiders in beaver, but I'm considering getting another one in rabbit, as well.
Excellent recommendation, thanks!
I have 2 hats from Screencapped - excellent work and Brian is a great guy.
For the hat i recommended the rabbit fur from Penman/Adventurebilt because A its cheapar and B) it will probably be more screen accurate because rabbit fur was used in the movies and a really floppy rabbit fur but the rabnit should have more of the same properties
I wear all my gear together when hiking because it’s very practical and the whip is lots of fun in the woods. Don’t really think to much about it looking like a costume because it’s not. Their all real clothes, and more of a 30’s throw back.
You know what’s cool? You basically proved that the entire outfit is functional in real-world situations and not only a costume! Awesome!
I don’t know you, but I respect you.
Same here whenever I go hiking
Given that Indy has served in both world wars as a frontline soldier and with OSS/French Intelligence, basing his attire around military grade equipment really adds to that bit of lore.
Indiana Jones attire is functional, rugged and comfortable.
Thank you so much for all this info bro! 😎
My pleasure!
@@CarlMurawski I’m on a quest to get me the original hat too! 🎩😎
I bought a Indy hat at Disney Land many years ago, it has last very well thru the rain in the Northwest. The band on the outside came off, I brush the hat and most likely abuse it. Check Duluth for canvas bags, very good quality and better pricing.
I love my Wested lambskin Raiders jacket! Wested has supplied most of my Indy gear(jacket, shirt, pants, boots, web belt, whip, whip holder, satchel).
Recently ordered my Raiders hat from Screencapped. Still waiting for it to come in(but reviews from other customers have been really good!)
The bag is a Mk 7 model gas mask bag, What Price Glory have them , original and repro.
Thank you!
What type of gun does he carry?
you made me go watch indiana jones, damn you!
videos are great, if you make this style videos again, intros would be a great addition! i suggest to check out the urban gentry for his intros, those are simple yet amazing!
good day sir
I’ve been working on an intro for a while and have been so torn on making it a part of my videos. On the one hand I agree with you, Tristano does a great job on Urban Gentry with his intros but on the other hand I want to get straight to the point. I may end up having a very short 5-10 second intro, short and sweet. What do you think?
And watching Indiana Jones is always a good thing!!! 😁
I was 10 the Summer of 1981 when the movie came out. This is my all time favorite movie. Unknowns when I bought a hat in a antique store... about 20 yrs later when my son awas 3yrs old he liked to run a around the house with the hat on. I bought the reproduction for $20.
My brother was born the very day they shot the melting heads scene (2/13/81).
You have a good idea here my man! Keep it going with this series. It would be cool to maybe see you show an outfit you'd put together inspired by the character in the movies.
That’s a great idea!
Well that would make sense into uses mostly military gear he was in the Belgian army during World War One supposedly according to his folklore you can see him progress in The Chronicles of young Indiana Jones
Where can I buy a nice Indy style fedora?
If you want a top quality 100% accurate hat go with Adventurebilt or Penman Hat Company
Ford had those boots for many years. The reason they held up so well was they were made from shell cordovan, horse butt leather. In shell cordovan they're about $800 a pair now.
Hat. Akubra ( Aussie Top Notch)
Okay. You earned my sub because you investigated indys costume pretty well!
Well thank you! I’m not sure it was an investigation worthy of Indy himself, but I’ll take the sub! Welcome!
I actually have a hat that I ordered from Richard Swales himself, in '99. He fitted and shaped the hat for Ford for Raiders. While mine isn't "screen accurate", it was shaped and trimmed by the man, and still in the box it was shipped to me in.
Akubra(Aussie hat company) makes a "adventurer" line of australian Fedora type hats. They have the tall crown and wide brim. These hats are in fact made to pretty much the exact same dimensions of the Indy hat. The only difference is that it's somewhat more rounded on the very top of the hat but that's about it. I've never seen these hats go for more than $200.
Masculinity...is not spending $250 on a bag, or $599 on a jacket. Indy wouldn't !! Now $599 for a 1917 45acp Smith....is a different story,
A proper gentleman recognizes and is willing to pay for quality materials and expert workmanship in his garments. A full grain A2 is expensive, yes, but it'll last you for decades if you care for it properly and look better and better as it wears, and the style is timeless and iconic.
Apparently, Mark's "masculinity" is so fragile that it can be thwarted by a piece of clothing or a modern sidearm
Best Comment ive read so far, Mark. :D
the character's look comes from finding cheap, durable military overstock gear, including the revolver (looks to be a M1917 S&W). like the kind of gear say, a cash strapped History/Archaeology professor from the 1930's and 40's would get if they were going into the field. WW1 gear would have been around to buy (and he would have been familiar with it, since he was in WW1), and it would have cost way less to have a tailor or saddle shop slightly modify than to have it custom made. the cobbled together, tough, but decent looking ensemble is the Indiana Jones look.
That's... How much things cost... Stop being a whiny bitch just because you can't afford nice things
Great , great episode.. thank you!!
I owned a US Wings Indy jacket. The only similarities between it and the ones in the movies was the look. The US Wings jacket was very thick and very heavy. I had to sell it.
Super vidéo, un grand merci, pouvez vous écrire ou trouver cette veste en cuir merci!! Un bonjour du sud de la France!!
Merci! 😁
Hey Carl Murawski. You forged the revolver and holster?? . Nice video, thank for the info were to buy.
What Price Glory is the best place to buy Indy stuff. Don't know why he didn't;t mention it.
Yea, nice jacket but they don't sale the Hat.
Big fan of Indiana Jones 🤠! Love your content sir! Thursday Boots produces a boot that's darn near a perfect replica of the Indy Alden boot, comes in that brown color too, also can't beat the price point at $200. Thinking about buying those. 👞
Oh you’re right! The Diplomat is a pretty close sibling to the Alden without the high price tag, I should have remembered to include those in the video!
Thank you for the kind words!
I actually have a pair. They're awesome!! Very comfortable.
Luke Cage
How did you get that emoji wearing a fedora?
I dress like Indy without planning it. I like earth tones, so I almost always wear khaki or brown pants. Shirt is usually a button up, in various colors or patterns, but my preference is off white/tan. I have two brown leather jackets. One is a wool collared heavier one for cold weather, and the other is a lighter jacket for warmer weather. My boots are brown leather Boondockers (based off the 1941 US Marine boot, if my research is correct). They look similar to the Indy boots, and have additional arch support, which I need. My hat is the only thing that I actually planned to look like Indy's. It's one of the cheap crushable felt hats. If I where to spend hundreds of dollars on a hat, I would never wear it outside. Yes, I do get the occasional "Are you trying to be Indiana Jones?" question, but it's just how I like to dress.
For those interested in more info on Indies bull whip you NEED to check out Darren Wilkerson on RUclips. He knows his stuff and he’s DAMN GOOD with that whip!
I watched the Crystal Skull movie again and its not bad and has all the elements that made the original movies a hit. Thumbs up if you agree that Temple of Doom was by far the best.
Fair enough! I can't hate on any Indy flick but the first three are my favorite.
My kids are watching them these days. They just can't get enough of them. You can't seem to make your kids agree with your taste of movies but Indiana Jones is one thing from the 80s we agree on. Tried to impress them with Back To the Future but they don't like it as much.
That was very helpful, thank you for the video.
My understanding was that his jacket was based off of the military issue G8 which didn't have the elastic cuffs or waistband. The replica goatskin jacket I bought from Banana Republic(before they turned into an expensive GAP store) in 1988 gave a brief history of this particular model. Btw, as a testament to the quality of the piece, I still have this jacket and it looks as new as the day I bought it! For the genuine article, Wested Leather Co LTD n England is the place to go. Though I agree that it's hard to believe how inexpensive their jackets are, I've read and seen nothing but positives about their products.
Absolutely outstanding video!! Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏
Thank you so much!
Actually where do you get a safari shirt, could you possibly cover this?
I own a couple of bespoke Wested Leather Indy jackets and they cannot be beat in price or quality! Also stick with the Herbert Johnson hat- it's the original and the best (of many) that I own.
Where can u get the shirt???
I remember watching temple of doom over and over as a kid. It terrified me lol, I've been wanting to revisit the movies.
The Indiana jones package.
Interesting use of American military and iconic Australian rugged design.
Hey Carl, nice Video as always! which Safari Shirt would you recommend to buy?
Did you ever find a decent one? Wested offers one but the color is too khaki, which ruins an otherwise ideal match.
@@AmorFati777X thanks for the recommendation! im still searching to this day ;)
What jacket R U wearing. AOS?
Yes sir! Their cherrywood flannel
Best Trilogy ever
Trilogy the fourth one we don't talk about
What Price Glory sell the BEST Indy bag... plus they sell exact reproductions of the shirt, pants, belt, holster, bag and jacket. Way better than most of the places mentioned in this video.
I wonder what is the music that plays quietly in the background? I like it whatever it is.
Check out Anthony De Longis. He's an incredible bullwhip expert and stunt man.
You should really check out wested leather was just about to recommend checking them out
Harrison Ford 's character in Blade Runner had quite an interesting costume especially the overcoat.
Great video.. I have the western jacket it's 💯 for the price
Han Solo from Star-Wars!
Another favorite of mine!
Awesome. I would also like to hear your thoughts on Michael Keaton's 1989 Batman Costume. But hey it's up to you Carl my man.
Good morning Carl yelled at wested leather I bought like eight of them. I don’t wanna let my wife know I’ve stressed two of them out wash them in the washer and dryer and they shrunk them in the dryer in the washer under hot… and dried them in the dryer…. I Steam ironed the jacket with a thin towel on top…. Then I oiled it with some great oil, and it looks beautiful and fits, just right!