Dandy & Dapper

Oh man. I mean, oh mom. You seem like a nice lady but it's not just "OTT" fashion. Your son is obviously into something called cosplay (short for costume play). He might just be wanting to dress up as his favourite character, Connor Kenway, from a game called Assassin's Creed. Hey, I guess it gets him away from the computer! The long Kenway tailcoat is made of heavy canvas or denim and is supposed to look like something from the American revolution. As proof of its popularity, the sold-out one at www.volantedesign.us (HK$2,675) is not the only choice. Of course, there are sites such as eBay. But your best, quick solution is the whole outfit from the Hong Kong-based www.cosplay.com.hk where you have three Kenway costume choices (now on sale for HK$1,867 and up). Teens are particular, so ask him which he prefers before you click the buy button.