I chuckled out loud reading this at work, even my mom was astounded at the details we've been gathering on the jacket
I agree with Razor, the antique brass seems the closest in terms of accuracy to the jacket and does look a bit more aesthetically pleasing, the lighting most likely doesn't do it justice
The main zipper does look a bit off though, you're right about the lack of texture. Like you posted in page 4, the main zip has an outline around the border in this image
http://www.therpf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=701300&d=1485393115
As for the interior lining pic you posted, it looks pretty good and probably the nicest we can get without getting the real thing. Personally, I'm still trying to decide whether I want that textured colored pattern or if I just want solid black on the inside
I remember the costume designer just saying "Yeah we got the jacket at a thrift store sorry can't give details" Um no you bought two $500 Ugg jackets lmao
I'm pretty sure they also have two of Daryl's vests as well, you can tell by the detail on the wings changing between seasons
Here's Season 4, notice the fine details on the ruffles of the wings
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Here's Season 5 Episode 6, now the "ruffles" look like they just rushed a sharpie job xD
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And here's Season 6/7 which for some reason they went back to the same Season 4 vest (Did the costume department lose the vest and find it between seasons??)
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Oh geez now I'm already rambling about another TWD costume replica
I'm pretty sure people have already identified the vest as a Wilson Leather Street Legal vest, it's just the wings that are hard to make lol