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Where to get a Dr Evil / Blofeld-style top

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  • 02-08-2016 2:59pm
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    flogen
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Odd question but is there anywhere in Dublin that sells something approaching the shirt/jacket worn by Dr Evil / Blofeld... trying to find it for a fancy dress party.

    I've seen the style referred to as a 'Mao' jacket, a Mandarin collar or just an Asian jacket - but I've not sure where I'd even start in looking for one.

    A quick online search has turned up a few websites that specialise in clothes for bar workers - but the only colour available is black, where I'd need grey or khaki.

    I've not seen much on the costume shop websites either - and to be honest I'd rather avoid them if I was able to put something together myself (which would probably be cheaper anyway).

    Thanks in advance for any help in the search!


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    eviltimeban
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    What you're looking for is called a "nehru" jacket. They are Indian in origin. I've no idea where you're going to get one though, maybe try some of the more "ethnic" shops around Temple Bar or George's Street arcade?


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    flogen
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭flogen


    Excellent - thanks. The name alone might help the hunt!


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