Jun
06
Studded Jacket
I was cleaning out my room and I found a million studs from my senior year at university (posted about this a few days ago, finally got around to finishing the lining), so I had to find a way to use them. It wasn’t easy studding this jacket because I had to rip the lining out of it and re-sew it after the studs were secured. What I was most excited about was adding these dangling studs that almost look like needles. They make jingly noises as the jacket moves.
Pucci Leggings.
Natalia Brilli leather covered bracelet.
I found this knitted dress in a Salvation Army recently. It has sequins woven into the knits, its completely see through and perfect for summer. I can’t believe I found this dress in a Salvos, felt very lucky. It sparkles a lot which is my favorite part, I thought it would look nice with the studded jacket.
I wanted to include this little video of how the dangling studs were added onto the leather jacket, the process is slightly different from studding. The video kind of explains the whole process without me having to take extraneous photos or having to add extra text. Hope everyone had a good weekend!
EDIT: For those of you interested in using these cone spikes for various projects, you can find some here
Oh wow. This jacket looks absolutely AMAZING. I would kill to own one.
Absolutely amazing!
Lovely and insightful, as always!
It came out so great. Where did you get the needle head studs? We are all dying to know.
Ugh!
So graphic, right up my alley.
GLEAM THROUGH THE CITY ON YOUR PORCUPINE TIP
Excellent work, love everything.
Oh god you photography is just stunning. you capture the movement of the dangly spikes so well.
I must say, I love the Pucci double image…I’m still trying to figure it out. I’m also a little bit shocked [in the best way] that you even own something so bright and colourful.
I think the jacket is brilliant, but you already knew those words would be coming out of my mouth. From the teaser still to the final product, it almost brings every stud trend to a perfect closure. No need for more studded things, this is the final statement piece.
The Salvation Army dress find is truly a find, I think the pairing is wonderful and incredibly lux. I’m going through your post before this [Exotic Skins] and I’m wondering how many people who swore off your site forever [seriously? okay then] are currently peaking through and marveling at your craftsmanship.
wow, i am so stunned!
It took me a good while to figure out the photo with just the legs! Glad it gave my brain an exercise! The studded jacket with the sequined dress you got at SA is great – love that you used a black background for your shoot!
ahhhhh. i’m not surprised that you found that at salvation. I find all of my cool shit there!!!!! And my god. that jacket. kudos. that takes dedication
the last few photos are just awesome. metal/sparkles/blackness like stars in the night
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Amazing <3
You’re amazing. Everything from the jacket to the photography is perfectly executed. Absolutely beautiful
The jacket is awesome. Studding leather can end up being a long and tedious affair. I really appreciate the effort it took to stud and re-line it. The hardest tasks are always the easiest sounding.
Salvation army is so fruitfull. The dress looks hot.
i watched the video to charlie mingus’s haitian fight song playing in the background
it somehow goes ; )
Every post you make is always worth the wait. Of course, your crazy eerie Dr. Jekyll-ish video is always fun to watch, I just love it
@Kaye hahaha thank you.
i love photos with a black background, you are like a constellation! amazing and poetic once again!
@Diane
Thanks for the comment and yes it did remind me of the galaxy, the sparkly dress at least!
Hi. I am wondering if you could do me a big favour.
I would love to use your dangling studs for my project.
I am currently living in UK and cannot find the stud which you used for the jacket.
Would you mind if I ask you where I can get a similar one?
Yours truly,
I love all the pictures, and the pucci leggings and your studded jacket, i could go on and on here, in short you look fabulous, amazing, xoxo
Don’t like the jacket, not my style. But the amount of work that went into this leaves me in awe. You’re completely mad. In a good way.
The jacket is stunning, and I love that you’ve recorded the process as well.
brilliant as always Ji.
Cheers,
Madeleine Louise
wekilledcouture . com
The sequins + knit with the spikes + leahter is just such a delicious contradiction mann
wow. is it very heavy?
pretty shiny stars! you look like the night sky, so beautiful and so intriguing!
Fantastic dress! Love all of the pictures! They all look sooo great against black background!
http://flashfashfash.blogspot.com
I am in awe. Phenomenal work you do!
My favorite ensemble is the jacket with Pucci leggings.
Your Salvation Army find is quite a treasure. Amazing what one can find on their racks.
It’s completed! Was waiting to see the final product after the studding. Such a bad-ass jacket! The dangling studs definitely adds on an interesting spin on the normal studded jacket. Also love the video on your work process. Hope to see more of those next time! Love your post as usual=)
It’s completed! Was eagerly waiting to see the completed studded jacket. Such a bad-ass jacket I must say! The dangling studs definitely adds on an interesting spin to the normal studded jacket. Love the video of the work process as well. Hope to see more of those next time. Love your post as usual=)
All FABULOUS !!! I don’t always “LIKE” what you do….but I do ALWAYS LOVE it !!!
Amazing photos, the jacket is incredible!
Carmen.xx.
your diligence is inspiring!
the studs on the jacket remind me of a sea urchin somehow.
How much does that jacket weigh?
Wonderful post!!
Oh the agony in which I would do this to my jackets, great work!
GENIUS! Makes me nostalgic for senior year.
Whoa, I love how it almost has the effect of a fur coat. Amazing work.
GREAT WORK!
WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE HANGING SPIKES AND DIAMOND STUDS?
my god… amazing!
Wowza – you look like Michael Jackson’s long lost soulmate! Fantastic work on the jacket!
Wow! I wonder, how do the needle- studs move on the jacket? As used in your photos they seem to go wild at the slightest rustle of the leather, almost as if they were on a spring catch.
Love love lovee that Salvo’s dress. The jacket is not to my own taste, but that Salvo’s dress…. Phwoarrr!
it’s trailing stud fur moto. so detailed you are.
What I am really gasping about are those awesome platform boots. Must. Have. Platforms. Will you ever so kindly reveal where they’re from?
Pretty Please?
@Isabelle They are my own design. Please refer to http://www.luxirare.com/black-suede-ankle-boot to see the process of them being made.
Super bad-ass!
Love everything you do.
Love you!
insane pictures
LOve the pictures and this fantastic look!
i crave your updates like i do chocolate ice cream at midnight.
your a fucking genius.
im glad your korean.
im glad you didnt become a doctor
im glad your yourself and not your parent’s lost future.
you never cease to inspire me or blow my mind.
your food and your fashion<3
Dear Luxirare,
I am in the process of studding a leather jacket myself and have just realized that I need to take out the lining as well. As I have never taken out the lining of any jacket before, I was wondering if it was as straightforward as it seems (rip the seams to take off the lining, stud, sew lining back on).
And do you have any other tips/advice?
Thanks in advance. I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the dangling studs by the way. And the wedges.
Sincerely,
Steven
wow, these pics are mind-blowing! awesome job!
Where do you go to study? The things that you make are amazing!
I enjoy the confidence that you have in yourself to make such amazing peices of clothing, keep it up, can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
I love watching your videos on how you construct your designs. It must be so liberating to be able to make something that you need, or embellish a piece of clothing that you already own.
UGH! I hate my life and want to die! I need this jacket or else im going to jump! UGH! My life sucks and i just broke my acne boots UGH!! I got a new puppy today ugh!!
Holy shit this is absolutely amazing. I’d totally buy that jacket! I love your work!
Where in the world did you get those magnificent spikes? I’ve searched every place I could think of and still haven’t been able to track them down!
i want this jacket..how much?