Space Shark t-shirt - alternatives

Since we all missed out on the T-shirt Store’s Space Shark t-shirt, the only alternative is to find something similar.

There are a couple of options out there.

On Amazon.com there is another commercial t-shirt with a similar shark’s head in a matching pose.

Amazon.com Shark Head Killer
Black T-shirt

If you want something a little more screen-accurate, then Skippy2k who found the original shark’s head picture, has his recreation on RedBubble.com.

RedBubble - 12th Dr Space Shark
T-Shirt V2

Let hope he doesn’t get sued like the producers of Steve Jobs!

Fabric Friday Gally special - Joel & Son shirt fabric

The week for a special Gallifrey One Fabric Friday I’m bringing you one of the more obscure fabrics used during series eight.

Bookending Kill The Moon, Peter Capaldi wore a striking polka dot black and white shirt.

At the the time it caught every by surprise as it never appeared in any of the publicity stills in the run up to broadcast, and it evaded detection during the location filming.

Due to its fleeting use, it was assumed that the shirt was another off the peg item, possibly from Paul Smith, who did have a similar but not identical shirt around that time.
In fact it was quite on-trend during 2014 with a number of high street retailers stocking bold polka-dot shirts, but none quite matching this one.

What later emerged, via some detective work by Doctor Who cosplay forum members, was that it was actually custom made shirt by Budd Shirtmakers, using some bespoke cloth sourced at Joel & Sons, a fabric merchant with a royal warrant.

Tracking down some of the cloth, it emerges that it is not actual black - that is just how it appears on screen - but is a deep navy blue.

The cloth is a pure silk, very sheer, and has a pronounced twill across it.

It also has a coarse, random grid like pattern superimposed over the polka dots, which is barely perceptible on screen. You can just see it in this screen cap.

Jumping the Space Shark

The surprise addition to Doctors wardrobe in the opening of Face the Raven was a new t-shirt.

Only used for one brief scene, it was a blink and miss it moment. But it has got the cosplayers intrigued as to where it came from - and what it actual was of.

Well, the forums went into over-drive but no-one definitively tracked it down.

One entrepreneurial forum member managed to work out the main image is a shark's head, and even found THE source image online. Form this he reconstructed the design of the shirt, as far as it could be seen.

I’ve since done some research and discovered the image is relatively famous, in the it was the subject of a 2015 law suit due to its unauthorised use in Steve Jobs, the story of Apple’s iconic leader.

Photographer sues over shark picture used in 'Steve Jobs'

Meanwhile, there were roomers online it came from a small boutique shop on the edges of Covent Garden called Super Superficial, but it's not on their shelves and speaking to staff they never had such a shirt.

However, in a classic Columbo moment, just as I was walking to the door I asked if there were any other t-shirt shops nearby that might have been the source. The manager suggest The Tshirt Store, a stone's throw away.

I quickly found the store and chatting to the staff in there they confirmed it HAD been stocked there earlier in the year. My description totally fitted theirs and I was told it was called Space Shark.

They have an online store, but it only lists part of their collection, and nothing that is past-sold.

The Tshirt Store Online

Sadly it had long been sold out and trying to contact their head office in Sweden proved they were sold out at their warehouse too.

I tried to persuade them into restocking and selling it online, but that seems to have fallen on deaf ears.

In fact, passing by this week I found the store had completely closed down!
So not only is the t-shirt sold out, the shop where it was bought is already history.

I guess the only option now is a fan-made recreated shirt online.

Gallifrey One - a client all set

In anticipation for Gallifrey One in Los Angeles this coming weekend, one of my most regular clients has received his two series nine Peter Capaldi coats.

 This is his navy crombie-style coat, with screen accurate trousers, t-shirt , hoodie and boots!

And the other coat, my personal favourite, with screen accurate Budd shirt, T M Lewin waistcoat, trousers and boots.


He looks all set for an exciting weekend at Gally!

What’s it like to be a Doctor Who costume designer?

Today the BBC published a really fantastic interactive article about Doctor Who costume designer Ray Holman.

BBC iWonder - What's it like to be a Doctor Who costume designer?

The article is divided into seven sections:
1. A stitch in time
This is an introduction to Ray and his background in the industry

2. Meet the costume designer
In this video Ray talks about his work on series nine

3. Gallery: Costume concepts
Here is a fascinating collection of 10 highly detailed concept drawing pulled from a number of episodes during series nine

4. How do I become a costume designer?
Ray gives an insight into his route into costume designing

5. Gallery: From sketch to reality
In this second gallery, more sketches are paired up with photographs of the finished costumes,

6. Decide you destiny
A further insight into the historic and futuristic costumes of Doctor Who

7. Where next?
Further reading elsewhere on the BBC website

It real is a fun read and there are some gems in the galleries, so spend a little time exploring rather than skimming it over.

Series Nine costume index

The Magician’s Apprentice

Skaro’s past
Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Ink (navy blue) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in stretch-lycra fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Middle ages & Skaro present
Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Ink (navy blue) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Misty Mountain t-shirt by House of Fraiser (Label Lab)

Trousers Custom tailored in grey and cream and navy check fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots black leather brogue-style by Loake

The Witch’s Familiar

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining



Hoodie Ink (navy blue) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Misty Mountain t-shirt by House of Fraiser (Label Lab)
Under T-Shirt Dusty Pink Henley by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in grey and cream and navy check fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots black leather brogue-style by Loake

NB: Note how this publicity still reveals the production-distressing on the chest of the hoodie

Under The Lake

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Green double-zip by John Smedley

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in stretch-lycra fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots Mayer smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Before the Flood

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Green double-zip by John Smedley
NB: Note how the publicity still to the left clearly shows off the true colour of the hoodie and the double-zip

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in stretch-lycra fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Mayer smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

The Girl Who Died

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Ink (navy blue) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

T-shirt Negative Flower t-shirt by House of Fraiser (Label Lab)

Trousers Navy blue with cream and peach check, custom tailored by Mendoza Menswear

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

The Woman Who Lived

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Dark Marine (light blue/grey) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve red t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Caleb Plaid Pants (Black, grey, gold, and purple tartan) by Hugo Boss

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

NB: This publicity still clearly shows some of the production-distressing applied to the hoodie before filming

The Zygon Invasion

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Black Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in stretch-lycra fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

The Zygon Inversion

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Black Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Custom tailored in stretch-lycra fabric

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Sleep No More

Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Ink (navy blue) Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

Jumper Crew Neck Jumper by Paul Smith

T-shirt Long sleeve white t-shirt by H&M

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Face The Raven

Pre-credit scene
Coat Navy blue Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge red shot lining

Hoodie Black Mode Merino Zip-Up Hoodie by AllSaints

T-shirt Space Shark design t-shirt by T-Shirt Store

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Remainder of episode
Coat Burgundy velvet Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge magenta shot lining

Waistcoat Palmer merino wool waistcoat by TM Lewin

Shirt White Soyella cotton dress shirt by Budd Shirtmakers

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Gunmetal black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Heaven Sent

Coat Burgundy velvet Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge magenta shot lining

Waistcoat Palmer merino wool waistcoat by TM Lewin

Shirt White Soyella cotton dress shirt by Budd Shirtmakers

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Gunmetal black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

Hell Bent

Diner scenes
Coat Black double-breasted jacket with revere lapels in fine pinstriped fabric

Waistcoat Palmer merino wool waistcoat by TM Lewin

Shirt White Soyella cotton dress shirt by Budd Shirtmakers

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs





Belt Gunmetal black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens


Arrival on Gallifrey
Coat Burgundy velvet Crombie-style three-quarter length, with 3-button closure, 5-cuff buttons (centre button red, shinny on left and matt on right) with to-the-edge magenta shot lining

Waistcoat Palmer merino wool waistcoat by TM Lewin






Shirt White Soyella cotton dress shirt by Budd Shirtmakers

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Gunmetal black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens



Firing squad scene onwards
Coat Black double breasted frock coat with silk-faced revere lapels

Waistcoat Black with laid-in lapel

Shirt White Soyella cotton dress shirt by Budd Shirtmakers

Trousers Dark navy stretch-cotton twill in a slim-fit by Paul Smith with production-added cuffs

Belt Gunmetal black leather belt by Mark and Spencer

Sunglasses (occasionally worn) Original Wayfarer Sunglasses by Ray-Ban

Boots Affleck Smooth matte black leather brogue-style by Dr. Martens

BBC promo pictures - Face The Raven

The publicity stills for Clara’s swan-song episode are in, and they don’t give much away!

FINALLY Peter get to wear his new velvet coat.
I am loving the silhouette of the coat, and above all the fabric used.

The velvet coat also seems to be bringing us back to a more tailored style of dressing, with the return of the Budd white shirt and a fitted waistcoat.

There looks to be some pretty weird stuff in this episode.