So you think your neighborhood is bad? Colombian designer, Miguel Caballero, has signed an agreement with Harrod's in London to sell his unique bulletproof fashion. His clients can choose from several levels of ballistic protection.
For example, a polo shirt that can protect the wearer from a 9-mm revolver is in the $7,500 price range; for $2,000 more, you can purchase another version that will protect you from automatic weapons, such as a mini Uzi.
His current collection is much more fashionable than ordinary oversized paramilitary gear, it includes blazers, raincoats, and suede jackets, some replete with a comfortable stab-proof lining. The garments are dry-clean only.
Caballero’s designs are represented in about 16 different countries and he claims that he does not do business "exclusively in dangerous places," but also admits that "they don't need us in Switzerland."
I think I’ll go to Caballero’s and buy Grandma Russo a nice blazer to match her combat boots, so she can shop safely in “Little Italy.
Bulletproof Fashion -– Protective Polo Shirts at Harrod's
Bulletproof Fashion -– Protective Polo Shirts At Harrod's
Trend Themes
1. Bulletproof Fashion - The trend of incorporating ballistic protection into everyday clothing for personal safety and fashion purposes.
2. Personal Protection Clothing - The trend of providing wearable protective pieces in different styles beyond traditional paramilitary gear.
3. Luxury Safety Wear - The trend of offering protection at a high-price point for customers who value both safety and style.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The industry can explore the potential for incorporating bulletproof materials into everyday clothing design, while ensuring they are fashionable and comfortable.
2. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) - The industry can take inspiration from Caballero's fashionable yet protective clothing line and innovate personal protection gear for everyday use beyond industrial use.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can consider the opportunity to produce high-end safety wear to cater to customers willing to pay a premium for both style and personal safety.