Toronto-Based Garrison Bespoke Creates an Outfit Fit for James Bond
Meghan Young — November 8, 2013 — Fashion
References: theglobeandmail & neatorama
James Bond will have nothing on the man who wears one of Garrison Bespoke's incredible bulletproof three-piece suits. Although based in Toronto, Canada, the upscale tailor would probably be more at home setting up shop in the fictional city of Gotham with this creation. Garrison Bespoke essentially offers piece of mind without sacrificing style.
Also available in a two-piece version, Garrison Bespoke's bulletproof suits are made with a layer of fine carbon nanotubes, which are 50% lighter than Kevlar and have 30 times the strength of steel. Able to stop a 9 mm bullet, the bulletproof suit was tested at a recent event. Employees were invited to shoot and stab Michael Nguyen, one of the owners of the company, "which is a serious test of both the product and employee morale," Neatorama notes.
Also available in a two-piece version, Garrison Bespoke's bulletproof suits are made with a layer of fine carbon nanotubes, which are 50% lighter than Kevlar and have 30 times the strength of steel. Able to stop a 9 mm bullet, the bulletproof suit was tested at a recent event. Employees were invited to shoot and stab Michael Nguyen, one of the owners of the company, "which is a serious test of both the product and employee morale," Neatorama notes.
Trend Themes
1. Bulletproof Fashion - The trend of incorporating bulletproof technology into clothing, like Garrison Bespoke's three-piece suits, is on the rise, offering both protection and style.
2. Lightweight Protective Materials - The use of carbon nanotubes and other lightweight materials in bulletproof clothing is disrupting the traditional heavy and cumbersome protective clothing market.
3. Personal Safety Enhancement - The increasing demand for bulletproof suits and other protective fashion indicates a growing market for personal safety products that offer both function and fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore innovative designs and materials to meet the demand for stylish yet protective clothing, like bulletproof suits.
2. Safety and Security - The safety and security industry can capitalize on the trend by developing and marketing advanced protective products, such as lightweight bulletproof materials and clothing.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can tap into the market of high-end consumers seeking both style and personal protection through the creation of premium bulletproof clothing and accessories.
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