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Published: 2008-02-07 03:13:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 4933; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 58
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Description NOTE: I AM NO LONGER TAKING ANY COMMISSIONS. Thank you.

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It's Reita the bassist from the Japanese rock band Gazette. You can see a reference shot here [link] if you like.

This was a fun costume to make. The basic design was simple enough not to make me go crazy with problem solving, yet had enough little details to keep it interesting.

There are 12 zippers on this thing, and 16 braids. I cut all the bias strips for the braids, braided them, and sewed them on by hand. It was rather time consuming, but I like the result.
The vest is fully lined, and all the zippers act like pockets, which I think is super cool.



And you can't really tell, but those are some of the nicest pants I've made, if I say so myself (they have real pockets and everything!)
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Comments: 27

Snow323 [2012-06-22 13:19:05 +0000 UTC]

do you still do commisions like these??

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nolwen In reply to Snow323 [2012-06-22 14:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, not anymore.

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Snow323 In reply to nolwen [2012-06-22 14:34:47 +0000 UTC]

aww man
okaaayyy

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HokaidoPlanet [2008-03-09 05:22:55 +0000 UTC]

I just featured you in the News
^-^
see~> [link]

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balliehead [2008-02-12 02:20:58 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! Great work!

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saltatempo [2008-02-11 14:55:04 +0000 UTC]

This is rock! Really good job!

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Liquidfire3 [2008-02-09 20:32:15 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting. I love the zippers on the sides.

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Doubledub [2008-02-08 19:36:31 +0000 UTC]

I guess Japanese rockstars are serious about they fashion staements.

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nolwen In reply to Doubledub [2008-02-08 21:16:47 +0000 UTC]

haha yeah, and this is nothing in comparison to some of the other crazy stuff they wear!

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Doubledub In reply to nolwen [2008-02-11 05:10:28 +0000 UTC]

Could be fun.

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Puchy [2008-02-08 17:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Those are amazing. It looks actually like it! Wow...
I guess one doesn't have to outsource to China to get all the cool cosplay outfits! XD

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MorbideNuitee [2008-02-08 08:41:39 +0000 UTC]

It's an really excellent job!

If Reita saw it on he'll probably think it got stolen from his wardrobe XD !!!

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Dreki8 [2008-02-08 00:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh Wow! I want!!!! You do the best stuff! Love!

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Saphiire [2008-02-07 22:51:10 +0000 UTC]

The zippers might be a little uncomfortable if your like me and swing your arms around alot, but other than that, this is an absolutely incredable peice! great job!

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Cuivielin [2008-02-07 16:18:53 +0000 UTC]

I think you just stalked down that rocker, stole his clothes and left him only his nose bandana, 'cause this looks EXACTLY the same as what he had on.

You rock!!! I have the most talented sister in the world!

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nolwen In reply to Cuivielin [2008-02-07 16:33:13 +0000 UTC]

Damn it! You found me out!

No matter, I'm on my way back to Japan to hunt down more J-rockers anyway....

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LunaChyld [2008-02-07 09:42:02 +0000 UTC]

wow! well done! *jealous of ur sewing brilliance* ^_^

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zemotion [2008-02-07 06:44:01 +0000 UTC]

woah woah~ looks good. *__*

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Rhapsody-Girly [2008-02-07 05:21:43 +0000 UTC]

O.o interesting

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Marcusstratus [2008-02-07 04:39:42 +0000 UTC]

wow... that's alot of zippers Well done eh!

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deerlordhunter [2008-02-07 04:33:49 +0000 UTC]

That's so rad.

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deministri [2008-02-07 04:26:17 +0000 UTC]

exelent piece of art!!!! incredible girl

keep up the good work!!!!

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sometimesusually [2008-02-07 04:04:13 +0000 UTC]

I kind of wish I'd been the one to commission this. At least, I think, I'll get to see it in person.

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Ecc3ntricCYNIC [2008-02-07 03:49:50 +0000 UTC]

That's a really good recreation if I do say so. Everything looks really spot on. ^_~

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betrayal-and-wisdom [2008-02-07 03:36:55 +0000 UTC]

....you totally know how I feel about this 8D <33333333

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nolwen In reply to betrayal-and-wisdom [2008-02-07 16:36:25 +0000 UTC]

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chargirl5000 [2008-02-07 03:33:27 +0000 UTC]

omg excellent job on this!!!!!!!!!!!

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