As one might imagine, Ace’s jacket is a popular choice for cosplayers. Social media director Christel Dee has devoted the last decade to creating an evermore-perfect replica of this legendary outfit.
“I started getting into ‘classic’ Doctor Who during the 50th anniversary year and immediately fell in love with Ace’s character – she really stood out as an incredibly cool and badass woman,” says Christel. “To me, Ace’s jacket represents all the things I love about her. It’s unique, stylish, and the huge variety of badges symbolise lots of different facets of her character.”
In collaboration with designer Dom Green, Christel has compiled a detailed guide to all the different trinkets adorning the amazing garment. “It’s an ongoing project,” she admits. “Even a couple of weeks ago replaced two badges with more accurate versions.”