# Realistic Medieval Outfits This Metal Suit of Armor is Ideal for Cosplay or Fighting Dragons By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-suit-of-armor References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/09/11/metal-suit-armor/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ilts/) Traditionally, the only place you'd find a proper [suit of armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrg) is in a museum, but with this Metal Suit of Armor you'll be able to instantly transform yourself into a knight without having to break the bank. Featuring four realistic pieces of equipment including enough to cover your arms and torso, the Metal Suit of Armor is strong to the tough but still [costume-grade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes) in composition, which means you don't want to go into battle wearing this bad boy. Weighing in at roughly 13lbs, the Metal Suit of Armor can be adjusted to accommodate men with chest sizes ranging from 42 to 48-inches and comes packed in grease to prevent rust from developing before, during or after wearing it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Medieval Cosplay:** The rise of medieval cosplay culture presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the costume industry. - **Replica Armor:** The demand for realistic and affordable replica armor presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the historical artifact market. - **Functional Costumes:** The popularity of functional costumes for activities such as LARPing presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the cosplay industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Costume Design:** Costume designers can capitalize on the growing trend of medieval cosplay by creating realistic and affordable armor replicas. - **Historical Artifact Reproduction:** Businesses specializing in historical artifact reproduction can provide accessible and high-quality replica armor for enthusiasts and collectors. - **LARP Gear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of LARP (Live Action Role Play) gear can expand their product line by creating medieval-inspired costumes that are both functional and stylish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Protective Cut-Proof Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket.md) - [Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haslab-ghostbusters-plasma-series-spengler-proton-pack.md) - [Weighted Workout Body Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-body-suit.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md)