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[gothwalk]

I saw a robe on a site that inannajones pointed me at. The site sells women's caftans and robes, and many of them are really, really gorgeous, like this one. However, I'd like to know if equivalent garments - robes, caftans, whatever - exist for men in similar styles. I've tried google, but I suspect I don't know the right words - all I'm finding are abayas, which are a bit more shapeless than the things I'm thinking of. Think wizards robes, think Neo's kit in Matrix II, that kind of thing. What am I looking for here?

And no, I'm not convinced that my round bearded self would look at all good in such robes, but I'd like to know if they're out there.

EDIT: First link I gave didn't work - site being awkwardly designed. Instead, go to http://www.razadesigns.com/gallery.php, choose "Theatrical/Costumes", and then "The Queen of London".

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does this help at all?

[bheansidhe.livejournal.com]

I know of any number of PATTERNS, and you can usually find a seamstress, either locally or online, to make it up for you.

Folkwear: patterns 135, 101, 104 (don't be turned off by the word "dress")
http://www.folkwear.com/patternindex.html

Simplicity has a ton of LOTR and Matrix-inspired costumes:
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=4&type=19&sec=0&id=59

I've often thought this one would look good made up: #5386 (ignore cheesy photo and look at the diagram on the pattern back)


Butterick: http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.6844=x&TI=10013&pageNum=10&M=&UK=33196181

Or the traditional robe/smoking jacket done up floor length? http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.6844=x&TI=10013&pageNum=10&M=&UK=33196181

Local pattern stores run $1 and $2 sales on these brands, and if you liked one I'd be happy to buy it and ship it out to you were it not available where you are.

RazaDesigns.com

[(Anonymous)]

We do make caftans and smoking jackets for men. Just give us a call.
1-800-7152195