Oh yes they did.
UD Replicas has created a replica of the Dark Knight's suit which features Kevlar inserts and adjustable sections making it a true motorcycle suit. Make no mistake, this is not a costume.
Without utility belt:
While paying tribute to all the on-screen design elements, the suit is engineered for the serious motorcycle rider (unless you don the gold utility belt, in which case you are a ridiculous motorcycle rider), offering a level of protection and flare the likes of which the Dark Knight himself would approve.
TOTAL SUIT AS A SET: $1564.00
Sold as separates or the whole shebang, the form-molded leather with functional Kevlar details perfectly replicates the look of the on-screen armor (codpiece included) while being fully functional and everyday wearable riding gear. Limited to 350 suits (Thank God).
Jacket: $798.00:
Pants: $449.00:
Gloves: $98.00:
Boots: $219.00:
Available as a full suit combination or individual Jacket, Pant, Glove, Boot and Utility Pouch options.
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES™ BATMAN™ Includes:
•Strong edge seaming for all visible and hidden stitch work.
•Form molded hard and soft shell visible Kevlar details.
•Form Molded Leather detailing like never before.
•Jacket Sleeves feature Adjustable Leather Gauntlets.
•Breathable motorcycle grade Mesh Cordura base.
•Anti Skid Kevlar in glove palms.
•Removable CE Approved Body Armor in forearms/elbow, shoulder and back spine protector.
•Highly detailed, removable lightweight interior lining.
•Made from Grade A Cow Hide.
•Quality high-end accessories.
Sales Close: Aug 31st 2012 Delivery: 4th Quarter 2012 (Oct-Nov-Dec)
EDITION SIZE: 350 SETS
images, prices and info courtesy of UD Replicas
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Please Don't Wear The Utility Belt. Dark Knight Replica Leather & Kevlar Motorcycle Suit.
Anatomical Motorcycle Suit Features The Very Organs It's Designed To Protect.
While I do believe that there's no better way to wear your insides on your outsides than to drive a motorcycle, if you must ride a death machine, these are probably some of the coolest leathers in which you could safely clad your bod.
This one-off collaboration between Death Spray Custom (who make super sick custom designs for most things that move) and Alpinestars technical sports apparel, features human anatomy appliques in bovine and kangaroo leathers and suede on a black protective suit with red meshliner.
In their words:
Exploring the relationship between protection and the human body, Alpinestars and artist, Death Spray Custom, collaborate to create a unique and visually striking race suit.
The “Anatomy” suit, designed by London-based Death Spray Custom was hand built in Alpinestars’ race factory in Northern Italy as part of a consistent effort to fuse art, design, technology and racing. Alpinestars invited DSC to their European headquarters last year to consult with technicians and explore the idea of creating a custom collaborative suit that would offer the same amount of protection as a standard Alpinestars suit, but with an artistic agenda. DSC, who frequently draws from motorsports and all forms of transportation for inspiration, is an avid motorcyclist and all-around bonafied gear head. He saw this partnership as new medium and a new canvas to apply his craft.
“Human anatomy is a theme I have much fascination with and is something I’ve often visited in previous works. The anatomy model is a visual motif that, even from an early age, was intriguing as a timeless piece of art in itself. Part sculpture, part puzzle and all educational.” said DSC. “We see it referenced culturally in many ways from Hirst to Kaws, though my inspiration was an artist from a different field, AMA legend David Aldana. He raced in black leathers with a white skeleton over print. (Think a dirtrack Donnie Darko). I wanted to create the next generation version. It’s a very simple idea, the best ideas often appear that way.”
Elaborating on the project and why Alpinestars was the ideal partner, he said, “I guess the conflict of protection and the human body is never more apparent than in motorcycles and motor sport. Obviously Alpinestars understands that dichotomy more than anyone. Combining that knowledge with their technical and creative expertise made for a unique and compelling project.”
studio photography by Neil Bridge
Alpine Stars
Death Spray Custom
