These pages were created as reference for anyone who is interested in creating a Green Hornet/Kato costume, an
accurate model/action figure or anyone in general who is a fan of the show!
One of the main problems other than finding the correct style of GH hat, GH mask and GH jacket is that
they all must be approximately the same shade of green, I think this has been referred to as "midnight green". Mismatching
the colors does not look right! This will be a problem when buying from different sources/vendors! These pictures are saved
from various sources, many have different shading due to photographic processes/lighting, some pre-show publicity shots but I
think what we are striving for is what was shown in the TV episodes. (p.s. there were at least 2 complete sets of GH/Kato
costumes as seen in the episode "Alias The Scarf")
The information found on this and the following pages is just my opinion/observance on what I have seen in pictures and on screen and should not be taken as 100% correct or
accurate! I have never seen any actual items. Please if anyone has anything else to contribute, corrections or additions please email me johnhaig@hotmail.com
 
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- Fedora/trilby hat… rolled edge around flexible brim, width of the hat band (very important for
the look), correct band bow, full front to back dented crown, 2 front dimples (some vintage "Dobbs 5th
Avenue" hats look right)
- White shirt, standard collar not a button down
- Horizontally textured tie
- Hornet coat/jacket… "Chesterfield" style topcoat (has the velvet or darkened collar), also
search for Duster, topcoat, overcoat, opera coat, with a notched collar). Fly front (no exposed buttons),
horizontal flapped lower pockets, 2 buttons on sleeves. The material is said to be wool. He also wears a
sportcoat underneath his topcoat.
- Looks like cuffed pants, same color as jacket, however some shots show them a different shade, and also
maybe in black.
- Of course mask, white scarf, black leather gloves-with 3 longitudinal lines on back of hand area, loafer
shoes, Hornet Sting, Hornet Gun, transmitter gold pocket watch and other extras as needed!!
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This site sells an expensive, correct style coat. However, not in green! |
This company will custom make a "Chesterfield" jacket, correct style and color, estimated quote price of $750.
(See below for their Kato Uniform!) |
This site has an East German Military Raincoat for $7.97 that with a little modification passes for a Hornet topcoat. It doesn't have flap pockets but is long in length and has the button fly flap front!
Limited quantities!
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For a cheaper costume alternative you can always search for a green trench, rain coat, London Fog "Maincoat", have to search for correct looking style, (I've seen them w/ dark collar and fly front) or maybe a white "lab coat" (find the correct length, dye and modify) ...see the link below for some fan costume pictures!
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- Old style chauffers hat, top of hat in front is smooth not ribbed or creased.
- Ten (10) button black jacket, angled/tapered not a vertical closure, horizontal flapped lower pockets, 2 button on sleeves, high collar. This appears to be a vintage 1930's era chauffers uniform/jacket.
- Some type of white shirt underneath, seen peeking out of top of collar
- Tie-up shoes, black pants, no cuffs, mask, black leather gloves-plain back,(no detail), throwing darts, nunchucks, and other extras as needed!!
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Chauffeur Uniform made to order about $250 in grey or black. |
This site has complete costumes, also selling as seperates. The custom fitted jacket is $399-450. |
For a cheaper alternative try searching for a chef's coat, chef's jacket w/ collar, they are close! However I have been unable to find a chef's coat with the exact collar style!
An example website click for a chefs coat available in black twill/gabardine material $60/$115 and can customized with black buttons, but there are many sites out with different versions and pricing. If you find a better example please let me know.
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Click to view some Green Hornet
fans costume photos found on the web |
Click to view a vintage
Ben Cooper Halloween costume |
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