Billy Reid Peacoat confusion

cpoulos62

I have finally decided to pull the trigger and buy a Billy Reid peacoat. However, I am now more confused than ever.

It appears there are now 3 versions of the BR "Bond" peacoat and not sure which to purchase. 100% Wool or Wool/Nylon or Wool/Cashmere???

So from a film standpoint, is the 100% wool the closest to screen accurate?
I believe that Navy is the screen accurate color but correct me if I am wrong.
From a practical sense, which is more usable from a daily winter standpoint? I am wondering which has a better free flowing of movement.

Thanking you in advance for you comments.

DB6

As I understand it:

The version in the film is navy but 100% wool - they no longer make this exact version as when deman d skyrocketed (thanks I believe to members of this forum) they then released it in navy but as a 80%wool/20% nylon version

The current 100% wool versions are less screen accurate as they are a mottled/flecked/heathered finish - the one in the movie is a soiid navy.

Again, from what I've read - and also from my own experience as I've owned an original 100% wool version and now have the 80/20 blend version - the original was supposedly prone to colour fade and a little mis-shaping/stretch and 'pilling' with wear. The all wool is a lovely fabric but from a practical standpoint I would say you won't go wrong with the current 80/20 navy version - durable and looks the business. I certainly wouldn't spend a fortune on an 'original run' 100% wool coat as the current blend version is great.

The current 100% wool or wool/cashmere blends are of course lovely lovely coats but don't look like the screen used one due to their finish which is, as I said, a little more flecked in appearance.

Hope that helps.

BTW - DBS is selling a size small peacoat in navy at the moment - have a look at his post, he's a great guy to deal with.

cpoulos62

Anyone have any experience with the wool/cashmere version? They say it is a lighter version of their Bond peacoat.

Westward_Drift

I don't own the wool/cashmere, but did try them on at Nordstrom last November. It is a lighter version and very soft, but due to the cashmere and the thinner material it is a bit more sweater-like and slouchy. I have boney shoulders and the peacoat looked terrible on me.

kadd

Mantis did a video where he spoke about it at thebondexperience.com