Most purple Joker pieces on the market are the long overcoat. This is not that. This is the formal evening tailcoat — double-breasted look, wide peak lapels, theatrical tails, tuxedo-inspired construction — the Nicholson look at its most dramatic. Hand-tailored in purple wool blend to your exact measurements, with a free cotton test tailcoat before we cut the real fabric. Canvas front, purple acetate lining, fabric-covered sleeve buttons. Tracked worldwide shipping. Typical production time 4 to 6 weeks.
1989 Batman Joker Tailcoat – Purple Evening Coat
$699.00
Men’s Measurement Guide
Follow these simple steps to ensure your custom garment fits you perfectly. All you need is a flexible measuring tape.
I
Jacket Measurements
Suits, Blazers, Shirts, Vests & Coats
Desired Jacket (Garment) Length
Shoulder to Hem
- Stand straight in a natural posture with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Start measuring from the top of your shoulder, right next to the base of your neck.
- Measure straight down along the front of your body to where you want the jacket to end.
- Keep the tape straight and do not curve it around the body.
Neck Circumference
- Stand straight and look forward in a relaxed position.
- Wrap the measuring tape around the base of your neck where a shirt collar would naturally sit.
- Keep the tape level all the way around.
- For comfort, leave space for one finger between the tape and your neck.
Shoulder Width
Across the Back
- Stand naturally with shoulders relaxed — do not pull them back.
- Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other shoulder across your back.
- Follow the natural curve of the shoulders for an accurate measurement.
- Keep the tape flat and do not measure too high near the neck.
Desired Sleeve Length
- Stand straight with your arm relaxed in a natural posture.
- Start measuring from the edge of your shoulder where the sleeve seam would sit.
- Measure down your arm to where you want the sleeve to end.
- Keep the tape following the outside of the arm and avoid bending the elbow.
Chest Circumference
- Stand up straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, typically right under your armpits.
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- The tape should be snug but not tight enough to restrict breathing.
Stomach Circumference
- Stand up straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your stomach — usually above the waistband and around the belly button area.
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- Hold snug but do not compress the skin.
Hip Circumference
- Stand with your feet together and your body relaxed.
- Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips and seat.
- Keep the tape level and parallel to the floor all the way around.
- The tape should be snug, allowing room for one finger for comfort.
Wrist Circumference
- Relax your arm and keep your hand in a natural position.
- Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist bone — where a watch would sit.
- Keep the tape snug but not tight.
- Leave room for one finger between the tape and your wrist for comfort.
Trouser Measurements
II
Trouser Measurements
Trousers, Dress Pants & Shorts
Trouser Length
Waistband to Hem
- Stand straight wearing a well-fitting trouser or in a natural posture.
- Start from the top of your waistband where you normally wear your trousers.
- Measure down the outside of your leg to your desired trouser hem length.
- Keep the tape straight and do not measure diagonally.
Trouser Waist
Where Your Trousers Sit
- Identify the exact position where you normally wear your trouser waistband — typically just below your navel.
- Measure around your bare waist at this exact point, keeping the tape level and parallel to the floor.
- Stand in a relaxed, natural posture. Do not suck in or push out your stomach.
- The tape should be snug but not tight — you should be able to place one finger between the tape and your body.
Hip Circumference
- Stand with your feet together and your body relaxed.
- Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips and seat.
- Keep the tape level and parallel to the floor all the way around.
- The tape should be snug, allowing room for one finger for comfort.
Thigh Circumference
- Stand with your feet slightly apart and your weight evenly balanced.
- Start at the top of your inseam, near the crotch area.
- Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your thigh.
- Keep the tape snug with room for one finger to avoid measuring too tight.
Trouser Leg Opening
Hem Width
- Lay a well-fitting pair of trousers flat on a table or smooth surface.
- Smooth out the fabric so there are no wrinkles at the hem.
- Measure straight across the bottom hem from one edge to the other (flat width).
- Do not measure around the full opening — this measurement is taken flat across.
Rise
Crotch to Crotch
- Stand straight in a relaxed posture.
- Start measuring from the back waistband where you normally wear your trousers.
- Bring the tape between your legs and up to the front waistband.
- Keep the tape close to the body for an accurate rise measurement, without pulling it too tight.
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Description
Made to Your Measurements
The tailcoat, not the overcoat
Most people searching for a 1989 Joker garment end up with a version of the long purple coat. That coat exists on this site too. This page is for something different.
Jack Nicholson’s Joker wardrobe in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman included a formal evening tailcoat — a double-breasted look, wide-lapel theatrical tailcoat with dramatic cutaway tails and tuxedo-inspired construction. It is the look at its most ceremonial and most unhinged. Bold peak lapels, fabric-covered buttons, purple wool, satin-finish lining. Not an overcoat. Not a trench. A tailcoat built the way evening tailcoats were meant to be built, then pushed into theatrical territory by every detail.
This is that garment, made to your measurements by hand.
Where You’ve Seen It
Nicholson’s formal villain silhouette
In Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman, the Joker’s wardrobe is one of cinema’s most deliberate costume statements. The long purple coat is the version most people recognize first. But the tailcoat tells a different story. Where the long coat reads as menacing and street-level, the tailcoat reads as theatrical aristocracy. It is Gotham’s idea of formal. Wide, almost absurdly dramatic peak lapels. A cutaway front that reveals the lining beneath. Tails that follow behind like a cape. It is the most formal thing the Joker wears, and also somehow the most chaotic.
The long coat says menace. The tailcoat says ceremony. This is the ceremony.
The construction details carry that duality through every seam. Double-breasted front with a two-by-two button arrangement. Welt breast pocket. Fabric-covered buttons on the sleeves. A purple acetate lining that catches the light when the tails move. These are not costume approximations. They are tailoring decisions made by the original wardrobe department and matched here stitch for stitch.
The Fit Guarantee
A free cotton test tailcoat, before we cut the real fabric
A tailcoat is a more demanding silhouette than a straight jacket or a coat. The cutaway front, the shoulder line, the length of the tails relative to your torso — every proportion matters more because there is less fabric to hide behind.
This is why we send you a free cotton version of your tailcoat before we cut a single yard of the purple wool. You try it on at home. You check the shoulder line. You see how the tails fall. If anything needs adjusting — and something usually does with a tailcoat — you tell us. We refine the pattern. Then we make your real tailcoat to the corrected fit. The cotton test tailcoat is yours to keep.
No other seller of this coat does this. It is the single thing that separates a tailcoat you’ll wear from one you’ll hang.
Construction
The tailcoat, detail by detail
| Fabric | Purple wool blend, medium-weight construction suitable for formal evening wear |
| Construction | Canvas front, hand-tailored, structured to hold the tailcoat silhouette through movement |
| Silhouette | Formal evening tailcoat with cutaway front and dramatic long tails at the rear |
| Lapel | Wide peak lapels with theatrical pointed tips, hand pick-stitched edges |
| Front closure | Double-breasted look, 2×2 button arrangement |
| Buttons | Fabric-covered buttons throughout, including three per sleeve cuff, hand-stitched and reinforced |
| Pockets | Welt breast pocket, two internal pockets |
| Back detail | Two buttons at back waist, long dramatic tails with satin-finish underside |
| Lining | Purple acetate, full lining including tails, with choice of lining shade available |
| Label | Baron Boutique hand-sewn interior label: 100% Custom Made |
| Care | Dry clean only |
Want a different lapel width, additional pockets, a contrasting lining color, or any other modification? Add it to the order notes at checkout. We confirm every customization before we cut the cloth.
Who This Is For
Who orders this tailcoat
Collectors who already have the long coat
Who want to complete the Nicholson wardrobe with the formal evening piece. The long overcoat and the tailcoat are two distinct garments from two distinct moods in the film. Having one is a starting point. Having both is a collection.
Convention and event attendees
Who want to stand out within the 1989 Joker category. Most attendees arrive in the long coat. The tailcoat version reads as a more specific and more researched interpretation of the character, and it photographs differently from across a convention floor.
Theatrical wardrobe buyers
Who need a villain evening coat for stage, performance, or production work. The tailcoat silhouette is inherently theatrical. It commands space in a way a straight jacket does not, and it is built to last through repeated wearing.
Formal event dressers who want something extraordinary
Who are attending a themed gala, a masquerade, a Halloween formal, or any event that rewards a genuinely unusual piece of tailoring. A purple wool tailcoat with dramatic peak lapels reads as a real garment, not a costume — because it is one.
How Your Order Works
Six steps from order to finished tailcoat
1
Choose and submit
Select your lining color and any customization notes, enter your measurements on the product page, and complete your order. Secure checkout through PayPal. No account required — any major card is accepted through PayPal’s guest checkout.
2
We make your cotton test tailcoat
We cut and sew a cotton version of the tailcoat to your measurements and ship it to your door. No cost. No catch.
3
You confirm the fit
Try the test tailcoat on at home. Check the shoulder line, the front length, and how the tails fall. Send us photos with any feedback. The test coat exists to catch problems before they happen in the real fabric.
4
We adjust the pattern
Any corrections needed are made to your pattern at no extra cost. The cotton tailcoat is yours to keep.
5
We cut the fabric
Your real tailcoat is hand-tailored in purple wool to the corrected pattern. Canvas front, fabric-covered buttons, full purple acetate lining. Typical production time 4 to 6 weeks.
6
Worldwide tracked shipping
Shipped by DHL, UPS, or FedEx with full tracking. Usually 3 to 7 business days from the day your tailcoat leaves our workshop.
Production time: 4 to 6 weeks Care: Dry clean only Free fit guarantee: cotton test tailcoat included
Where We Fit
How this compares to other ways to buy a 1989 Joker tailcoat
There are three realistic options for this specific garment. Here is how they actually differ.
| Online costume seller | Baron Boutique | Local bespoke tailor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Polyester or thin satin-look material | Oure wool blend, medium-weight, formal construction | Whatever you can source and bring to them |
| Fit | S, M, L, XL — tailcoat proportions rarely work in standard sizing | Made to your measurements, tailcoat proportions dialed to your torso | Made to your measurements |
| Test garment before the real cut | No | Yes, free cotton test tailcoat, yours to keep | Sometimes, usually at extra cost |
| Construction | Fused or unstructured | Canvas front, hand-stitched armholes, reinforced buttons | Depends on the tailor |
| Lining | Thin acetate stapled to seams | Full purple acetate lining including tails, choice of shade | Depends on what you specify |
| Worldwide delivery | Varies, tracking often poor | DHL, UPS or FedEx, full tracking | Only if you can travel to them |
About Baron
About Baron Boutique
Founded in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2000, Baron Boutique has spent over 25 years creating bespoke garments with a focus on artisanal craftsmanship, dramatic design, and collector-quality tailoring. From cinematic-inspired coats and formalwear to handcrafted cashmere pieces, every garment is made with precision, individuality, and attention to detail.
Today, Baron Boutique operates internationally from Dubai while all bespoke tailoring and garment production remains rooted in the Kathmandu workshop where the brand began.
Our customers come back because the fit is right and we answer emails. Every garment is made by a human tailor whose name we know.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How is this tailcoat different from the 1989 Joker Replica Coat also on this site?
They are two distinct garments from the Joker’s wardrobe. The Replica Coat is the long calf-length purple overcoat — the one with the velvet collar and 4×1 double-breasted front, worn in most of the film’s outdoor scenes. This tailcoat is the formal evening version: shorter in the front, dramatic long tails at the rear, wide peak lapels, tuxedo-inspired construction. Different silhouette, different occasion, different look entirely.
Is this a tailcoat or a morning coat?
It is an evening tailcoat, also known as a dress coat or swallow-tail coat. The front is cut shorter with a horizontal line at the waist, and the back extends into long dramatic tails. A morning coat cuts away diagonally from a single-breasted front. This garment is double-breasted, cutaway at the front, with tails — that is the evening tailcoat construction.
What fabric is used?
Fabric is pure wool blend in purple. Medium weight fabric in twill weave, smooth-faced fabric with a firm hand — it holds the structured tailcoat silhouette without distortion, drapes cleanly on the tails, and reads as formal even under stage or event lighting. It is the correct fabric choice for this garment.
Can I change the lining color or any construction detail?
Yes. The default build shown is purple fabric with a purple acetate lining, fabric-covered buttons, and wide peak lapels as described. Any of these can be changed. Add your customization notes at checkout — lining color, button preference, lapel width, pocket placement — and we confirm before production begins.
How does the free test tailcoat work?
After your order we make a cotton version of your tailcoat to the measurements you provided, and we ship it to you at no charge. Try it on at home. Check the shoulder line, the front cut, and how the tails fall. Send us your feedback. If anything needs adjusting, we update your pattern before cutting the real purple wool. The cotton test tailcoat is yours to keep. We do not ask for it back.
How long does production take?
Typically 4 to 6 weeks from the day your measurements are confirmed. The test tailcoat step adds a little time at the start, but prevents the far larger problem of a fit issue arriving with the finished garment.
Is this suitable for wearing on stage or at theatrical events?
Yes. The canvas front construction and hand-stitched details are built for repeated wearing. The tailcoat silhouette commands space on a stage or event floor in a way that a straight jacket does not, and the wool holds its structure through movement. Dry clean after use.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide by DHL, UPS, or FedEx with full tracking. Delivery is usually 3 to 7 business days once your tailcoat leaves our workshop.
How do I pay?
Secure checkout through PayPal. You can pay with your PayPal balance or with any major credit or debit card through PayPal’s guest checkout. No PayPal account is required.
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Outwear Fit Guide
Outerwear Fit Guide
Outerwear fit affects layering and overall shape. Your test garment will show how your custom coat fits through the shoulders, chest, and body. Use this guide to select the fit that best matches your body type and style preference.
Slim Fit
Streamlined from shoulders to hem.
Best for: Those layering over slim garments or seeking a refined, contemporary profile. This fit minimizes bulk.
Standard Fit
Balanced proportions with layering in mind.
Best for: Average builds or classic styles. This fit allows space for layering while maintaining clean lines.
Relaxed Fit
Extra space for comfort and layering.
Best for: Cold-weather wear or broader builds. Ideal for heavy layering and generous movement.
Athletic Fit
Wide shoulders, contoured body.
Best for: Athletically built frames requiring more shoulder width without a baggy waist or hem.
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