Of all the avant-garde fashion movements that the fashion community has seen, designs influenced by battle armor has to be one of the most bizarre, yet creative, sources of inspiration.
When searching for inspiration, many designers look to past civilizations for inspirations, so it makes sense that the different types of battle armor from past generations has been a source of inspiration for many clothing and jewelry collections. The harshness and durability of metallic battle armor materials like brass, steel, silver and chain-mail have all been incorporated to create darker, and more edgy, updated designs for the 21st century.
From to medieval-armored tops to futuristic warrior fashion, I think the fashion community's fascination with battle armor is here to stay.
57 Battle Armor-Inspired Fashions
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Futuristic Warrior Fashion
The Morfium Couture 'Full Moon' Spread by Dusan Jaukovic is Striking
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Feminine Medieval Fashion
The S Moda 'Musas de Fantasia' Editorial is Inspired by Archaic Stories
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Surreal Futuristic Armor
The Interview Magazine ‘Back to the Future’ Editorial
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Suit of Armor Sweaters
The Grey Knight Armored Hoodie Harks Back to a Time of Chivalry
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Medieval Hoodie Designs
These Medieval Knight Hoodies Will Provide You with Added Protection
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Haute Armored Ensembles
The Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2011 Line is Tough Yet Delicate
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Complex Origami Couture
Morana Kranjec's Folded Paper Dresses Boast Bold Structures
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Flamboyant All-White Menswear
The Carlos Diez Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Texture-Enriched
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Medieval Kingdom Heroines
The W Magazine 'Dame of Thrones' Editorial Showcases a Strong Female
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Petroleum Jelly-Inspired Armour
The Jungki Beak 'Vaseline Armour' Series Shows Creative Battle Art
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Unconventional Armor Attire
The Andra Handaric Graduate Collection is a Modern Take on Medieval
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Stained Glass-Inspired Fashion
The Jitrois Spring 2013 Collection is Modern Medieval
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Road Warrior Bikini Fashion
Wilfredo Alexander Channels Mad Max for His Wilhelmina FW 2010 Shoot
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Dragon Hide Gloves
The Armored Arm Warmers from Crystal's Idyll are Stylish & Comfortable
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Shoulder Chains
Multi-Chain Metal Epaulets are Shoulder Pads With Style
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Desert Gladiator Couture
The KTZ Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Eclectically Stoic and Exotic
40
Superhero Muscled House Coats
The Batman Dark Knight Robe is Powerful Lounge-Wear
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Spiked Sweaters
Jakub Zelman and Louis Trainor Rock Hardware from Head to Toe in Deluxx Magazine
38
Surreal Symmetry Editorials
The Chimaera Faint Magazine Photo Shoot is Avant-Garde
37
Fierce Fencing Editorials
The 'First Cut' Personae Magazine Editorial is Fashionably Tough
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Eccentric Armor Accessories
The Valentim Quaresma Fall/Winter Collection is Metal-Infused
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Primly Modernist Armors
The Damien Ravn Spring 2013 Collection Depicts Medieval Inspiration
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Amazing Armored Garments
The Base Impact Jersey Affords Lightweight Warmth and Injury Protection
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Galactic Body Armor
Protective Fashion Garb in Highlights Magazine's 'Armour Karma'
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Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
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Feminine Medieval Attire
The Rodarte Spring 2013 Collection Boasts References to Battle Gear
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Contemporary Amor Accessories
The Near The Edge Design Scene Exclusive is Metal-Infused
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Aggressive Reconstructed Jewelry
Trillery Creates Unique Pieces for Those Daring to Stand Out
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Suited Fighter Advertorials
The LAB Homme Kendomalia Lookbook Pays Tribute to Japanese
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Sophisticated Cyborg Catalogs
The Zayneptosun Tulip Collection is Fiercely Futuristic
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Gladiator Goddess Photoshoots
The Esquire Indonesia 'Caelestis' Editorial Stars Salvita DeCorte
25
Fashionable Gamer Armor
The THUNDERBOX Face Mask Will Protect and Beautify Retro Gamers
24
Elizabethan Knight Editorials
The Kacper Ostrycharczyk by Krzysztof Wyzynski Editorial is Edgy
23
Imprisoned Armor Shoots
The Antidote Magazine ‘Madone' Issue Gets Seductive
22
Masculine Gladiator Shoots
'Warriors' for Client Magazine are Sensual
21
Romantically Armored Fashion
The Angela Lindvall Vogue Latin America Editorial is Elegant
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Glamorous Armor Accessories
The Heaven Tanudiredja SS 2012 Campaign Will Shield You in Style
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Streamlined Trekkie Fashion
The Andrew Majtenyi Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Sci-Fi Chic
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Chain Mail Baubles
The Fannie Schiavoni Jewelry Collection Will Protect You in a Jousting Duel
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Armored Pet Costumes
This Guinea Pig Costume Will Provide Adequate Protection for Your Pet
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Armor-Inspired Accessories
Anndra Neen Jewelry Line Transports Us Back to Medieval Times
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Skimpy Bikini Protection Parodies
‘Female Armor Sucks' Mocks Fantasy Genre Fanboys
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Villainous Bounty Hunter Sweaters
The Boba Fett Costume Hoodie Makes You a Feared Star Wars Figure
13
Warrior Waistcoats
One Teaspoon's Spring 2010 Collection is Fashionable Armor
12
Gotham Vigilante Timepieces
The Dark Knight Watch is Inspired by Batman's Utility Belt
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Armored Snake-Scaled Accessories
The Giles & Brother Jewelry Collection is Cohesive
10
Futuristic Armored Runways
The Lanvin Fall 2012 Collection Features Embellished Embroidery
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Feathered Armor
The Barbara Palvin Numero #115 Editorial Gets Tough
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Modern Utilitarian Catwalks
The Paco Rabanne Fall 2012 Collection is Sharply Tailored
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Synthetic Spider Silk Fashion
The Spiber Dress is Like a Fashionable Piece of Armor
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Medieval-Armored Tops
This Knight Armor Hoodie by iamknight Challenges Winter to Battle
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Diamond Body Armor
Daphne Guinness' 'Contra Mundum' Chain Mail Collaboration With Shaun Leane
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Sharp-Shouldered Editorials
Lee Broomfield Photographs Structured Jackets for Elle UK
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Badass Riot Suits
Julia Krantz Creates Armor for Activists Everywhere
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Brass Vests
Aggressive Chic Metal Details & Smoke Prints by Gemma Slack
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Inside-Out Armor Jackets
A Bathing Ape & Snugpak Release Snorkel Jacket & Airpak Vest
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