Episode 10: Toranaga for the battle of Sekigahara…
I’m not going to lie, I’m really happy with this costume…
It’s was definitely a treat for my team and I to be able to design something so intricate and beautiful for @hiroyukisanadapr
Helping give life to Toranaga has been one of the highlights of my career.
I’m extremely grateful for that.
Somebody asked me why I thought peacock feathers were a good choice for this Jinbaori.
Those feathers represent royalty, elegance and power which is is what I wanted to convey through his costumes.
I thought those feathers being so precious were appropriate for that battle scene…Toranaga knew he won before even one drop of blood was spilled.
Therefore the Jinbaori didn’t need to be functional or protective. It gave the message of victory before anything started.
It was also a way to keep showing his power and wealth even at such a crucial moment.
This armor was made out of leather in order to make it as light a possible.
Thank you to my incredible assistant Designer @kamikazedescendant for being my right hand designing all the armors in a very tight 6 week period.
Thank you to another one of my wonderful assistants @loveforeverkristen for helping me coordinate all the details for the Jinbaori.
Thank you to @allissound333 and her incredible team for making Toranaga’s uniform and Jinbaori.
And most importantly thank you to @22maverix and his team for making this incredible armor and Helmet which exceeded my expectations. Shōgun would have not been the same without your contribution and talent.
Props: @dreammakeryvr
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