Tech | July 13, 2008 | 6 comments

The Armani of armour: bulletproof fashion for London's super rich

source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2298593/Bulletproof-fashion-for-London's-super-rich.html

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They are designed for the super-rich businessman who has everything and is afraid of everyone. Bulletproof leather jackets, which mix style with a reassuring lining of body armour, are going on sale in Britain.

Miguel Caballero, the world's only maker of "designer bulletproof fashion", is opening an outlet at Harrods in London next week.

His collection, which includes suede jackets, blazers and raincoats, arrives amid a big increase in sales of personal security products aimed at Russian oligarchs, Arab sheikhs and city financiers.

From armoured cars and body armour to bodyguards and homes fitted with "panic rooms", no expense is spared to protect billionaires and their families.

Buyers choose from three levels of protection – the lowest guarantees cover against handguns and the highest against automatic weapons. The composition of the lining is a closely guarded secret, but it is not the traditional Kevlar body armour. Mr Caballero is not likely to be short of customers. London's super-wealthy feel they need protection.

Demand has risen in cities such as Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, where people want protection from gunmen and car hijackers. Sales of conventional body armour are rising too.

Have the paranoid rich gone crazy? Is it a case of more money than sense? Or should everyone, not just the super-rich, be looking for better ways to protect ourselves in an increasingly violent society?

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6 comments // The Armani of armour: bulletproof fashion for London's super rich

  • NoGodsNoMasters
  • Mr_T
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      Mr_T  

    • it's a shame people feel they have to do this. and it's a shame someone is making money (and probably quite a bit of money) out of people's fears.

    • 3 years ago
  • mattbrawn
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      mattbrawn  

    • I'm guessing if it can guarantee against automatic weapons, a knife wouldn't have much chance.

      I don't think it's a bad thing to protect ourselves, I do however think it's a bad thing people feel the need to do it.

    • 3 years ago
  • dandrews1969
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      dandrews1969  

    • Guess this will just add to the number of stabbings in London... Why take a chance at shooting someone when they may be wearing one of these?

    • 3 years ago
  • phillyharper
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      phillyharper  

    • I think they are paranoid or have some sort of self importance syndrome. To buy bullet proof clothing suggests that the person is more important than they are.

      Maybe it will become another sad status symbol that business men flash about like over priced watches.

    • 3 years ago
  • JanaPokana
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      JanaPokana  

    • If clothes are supposed to make you feel important, I am sure this line will do its job. In saying that, the suede jacket on the picture is pretty horrible, so they need to work on that ...

    • 3 years ago
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