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Welcome back, Sartorial Geeks. And happy 2019! This week, we sat down with Elie Hutchinson, the one-woman force behind Lorica Clothing.
If you picked up Issue 02 of The Sartorial Geek, the name Lorica Clothing might sound familiar to you. They sponsored an issue of our magazine, yes. But, they also make the coolest clothes around, all inspired by armor, history, and geekery.
“Wait… did you just say armor?”
Correct. We said armor. You can thank us later.
Elie puts her skills and eye for detail as a former art director in advertising towards making this everyday armor. After launching a Kickstarter campaign that was even more successful than she had hoped, Lorica Clothing was born.
Lorica’s designs are based on real examples of armor from all over the world. In this episode, Elie tells us all about her travels, museum visits, and research to ensure the original work is presented as accurately as possible. She also gives us some insight on what it’s like to be a one-woman team and her favorite parts of the job.
The final result of all Elie’s hard work? Gorgeous, unique clothing that you can tell was made with love and care every step of the way. Plus, it’s ethically produced in the USA… With fabrics derived from recycled plastic water bottles!
Lorica’s pieces are great for:
- Casual cosplay.
- The gym.
- Or to just feel like your very own badass knight in shining armor.
- And probably a million other occasions. Let’s be real.
You can Lorica follow across all social platforms @LoricaClothing. Want to shop these awesome leggings for yourself? Be sure to visit loricaclothing.com!
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Stay nerdy!
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