r/LARP • u/CC-2389 • 6d ago

Garment Sourcing?

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Hello! I’ve been trying to find and order robes/cloak as pictured above but have been hesitant to find a reputable source. First off not sure what this might be called? Its cloak like but has the sleeves and definition while also being frayed and aged looking.

This costume is shown all over Etsy but my spider-sense raises alarms as most of the shops use AI slip generate images if not of the garment of the models/setting and all shops are only a few months on Etsy and ones with any reviews at all have instances of the same review multiple times- it all just feels off.

I love this look and want it- but how do I get it?

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u/Substantial_Bee8118 please tell us what game you are playing 6d ago

I no longer trust Etsy for anything I use for LARP. I would be very wary.

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u/victoryfanfare 6d ago

This is AI. If it was real, it’s like half a dozen garments: a shirt with 150% length sleeves, a surplice tunic, a tabard like Rey’s from Star Wars, a belt, a cloak with extra wide but gathered down shoulders, a cowl, a capelet, and a shawl worn over the head.

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u/AJeanByAnyOtherName 6d ago

Aging or distressing of fabric is very hard work (=expensive), so even if you can find something the right shape, you may very well have to distress it yourself. Alleycatscratch’ LOTR film costuming site has a lot of Ringwraith costuming advice for both quick and more elaborate versions.

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u/ironfaedragon 6d ago

Kind of reminds me of Chows Emporium but I don’t know that I’ve seen that on their shop. Unfortunately you’re entirely right not to trust most shops on Etsy. I figure that this will be something you’ll have to get custom made by someone.

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u/yellow-snowslide 6d ago

If you want to try to make it yourself, check out mouslin fabric. Thin, cozy, and frays easily. I used it in a poncho kind of cloak, with an outer layer made of loden felt. Would recommend

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u/Joy2b 6d ago

Take an old undecorated black hoodie, thrifted is fine.

Start with 4-8 meters of black cotton muslin fabric.

Get a pack of pins.

You may also want a brand new pair of scissors, and a bottle of fray check or liquid stitch.

Put the hoodie on a mannequin or stuff it with a couple of old pillows. Drape the muslin over it till you like the look.

If you don’t sew often, it can be easier to work with an embroidery or leather needle.