"Armani of Armor" Designer bulletproof clothes

[pdeng]

I was looking through some international headlines and stumbled across this...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7942548.stm

News Excerpt

"Some of our clients include President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Alvaro Uribe of Colombia and the Hollywood actor Steven Seagal," says Mr Caballero who is in Delhi to launch his collection here.

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It is thought that politicians may need better protection ahead of elections

There are even reports suggesting that Barack Obama wore one of his specially designed suits at his inauguration, something that Mr Caballero is understandably tight-lipped about.

"It's all about being discreet," he says.

That's probably why the Indian range is marketed under the name, Discreet Inners.

His latest catalogue, on the other hand, could easily stand alongside leading international brands.

The glossy production showcases his Black Collection - leather jackets, slim-line Italian business suits and polo shirts.

But the Colombian couturier is presenting Indians with an entirely local look, special lightweight kurta-pyjamas - typical Indian cotton pants and tops worn by men and the high-collar Nehru jacket, favoured by politicians across the country.

And they're a far cry from the traditional, bulky body armour favoured by police and military forces the world over, as well as politicians and journalists operating in dangerous areas.

How's that sound?

 

[PLaydice]

Young jeezy has a gucci teflon vest. G-unit clothing came out with jackets that came with spots where you could inserst armor plate into them. Armor isnt so suprising, did you ever see those dolce gabbana ads with the clothes that looked like space suits?

 

[emmanuel]

How the hell did they make that blue polo shirt on the rack bullet proof?!?!?!

 

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

How the hell did they make that blue polo shirt on the rack bullet proof?!?!?!
"Ever wanted to be Superman but couldn't due to the wrong planet you were born on? With the Bulletproof Polo Shirt, you will be able to walk around without fear of being taken down - as long as the hail of bullets rain down on protected areas, as other places are fair game. This polo shirt is touted to resist bullet fire from a 9mm pistol to even an Uzi submachine gun. Designed by Colombian designer Miguel Caballero, you will have to fork out a whopping $12,000 for this - all in all it should be cheaper than financing your own funeral. Will rapper 50 Cent make this a fashion statement? " Apparently it is essentially a thin kevlar with linen on either side of it.

 

[StopPolloition]

Sounds like a gimmick for rich people who want to inflate their sense of self importance.