That's it at last. I promise that's it. Seriously, I swear. No more mods. Set in stone.
So: introducing "Allied forces of rock'n'roll" battle-jacket in its final state. I won't recap all the stages of development, but as for the major features:
- Base: ASOS long-sleeve jean jacket (2012 I think), in a chemically-faded black. The sleeves have been removed as well as the collar, which has been cut to +/- 2/3 of its original size, and reset above a riveted mail collar base. The jacket has been shortened in length: I've removed the bottom band, sewn a custom one and added the strap for the bottom button. The jacket has been adjusted a bit to my build on the side seams too.
- BP is custom-made from a contemporary bootleg shirt which has been stiffened with a hot-melt base.
- Blue Öyster Cult logo (after the one of "On Your Feet On Your Knees", 1975) painted on the shoulders, above the backpatch, by one of my best friends as a birthday present back in 2014.
- Riveted mail is a replica of XVth century mail / maille, in soft steel. It's been made by a gifted craftsmen from the USA years ago, who's not active anymore, and partly reassembled by me. It's a wink to my medievalist background & career, and former Living History activities. The collar piece is a direct reference to the "hausse-col" which was frequent in XVth century armour, and I thought that the front mail patch looked good - it also symbolically protects the heart. Plus mail is steel, and steel is metal, right?
- The Kiss patches are made from a bootleg tote bag made of very heavy fabric.
- Blue denim pieces sewn on here and there.
- Most pins are secured with translucent fishing line.
MetalMuscles on
Sick vest, great to see some rockabilly and psychobilly on a vest.🤘🤘
Knightwhosayni on
Cheers man! The 'billy side of rock'n'roll is part of my DNA too, I had to show it some love! :)
MetalMuscles on
Haha cant deny the old old old school!
lole66 on
Superbe ! Et bonne idée le fil de pêche
Knightwhosayni on
Merci Laurent. Oui, ça fait bien la blague !
Cardboardcity on
This is fantastic! So much thought and creativity has clearly gone into this at every stage, and there are several awesome patches and pins. Mandatory full flames!
Knightwhosayni on
Many thanks, I appreciate it!
the beast on
5stars excellent!!!
Knightwhosayni on
Thank you very much!
Demolition_hell... on
What a cool vest!
Knightwhosayni on
Thank you!
Thane on
Sick as fuck, amazing BP
Knightwhosayni on
Cheers! Triumph had to take the lion's share!
Koolg71 on
Fantastic!! Love the Triumph bp! It's also a very unique vest, love it! \m/
Knightwhosayni on
Glad you like it Genji, cheers!
TornApart on
A++++++ wow every update has been better and better, one of the best to come from this site
Knightwhosayni on
Many thanks!
phantasm on
Seeing something like this is an inspiration. Really awesome.
Knightwhosayni on
Thanks for your kind words.
Halo of Flies on
Brilliant. I love what you did with the Kiss RnR Over des ign. Totally unique, I might have to steal it. LOL
Knightwhosayni on
It's not for sale, and not for stealing either! ;) Cheers about Kiss!
Antonio on
Great job !!!! Killer !
Knightwhosayni on
Many thanks Antonio !
CroManAba on
Whoa Loic, visited your page many times obviously but somehow overlooked your vest. Truly unique, original and highly personalized piece of art- additional points for your resourcefulness. Didn't overlook the Toto pin either-
Awesome!!!
Knightwhosayni on
Many thanks for your kind words Clay.
cza2129 on
My friend....LOVE LOVE LOVE the back of this vest...Triumph is so overlooked and such a GREAT band ! \m/
Knightwhosayni on
Thank you Charles. Always proud to show Triumph some well-deserved admiration.
cza2129 on
1983 I was 19 and I went to the US Festival and they rocked, Rik Emmett is a fuckin guitar God ! He is on par with Lifeson as far as I'm concerned. Canadian power trios rock.