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The Bulletproof Suit – Garrison Bespoke’s Solution to Death by Bullets

What I’m about to say is heresy, but I’m going to say it anyway:

I’ve only owned two suits in my entire life. One for graduation, and one that I bought from Faisal for weddings. That’s it.

I’ve never really liked suits. I find them restrictive, stuffy, and not all that practical. I know, I know… but I’m just being honest here. The trouble is that I don’t have much of a choice now. I’m going to be the best man for a friends wedding in just a few short months, and apparently an ill fitting $150 suit just isn’t going to cut it. So… I’ve started looking around.

I Would Take a Bullet for You…

When I was told to pick out a suit, the stipulation was no spider silk or gold threads. No one said anything about carbon nanotubes, though! I figure I would take a bullet for my friend most of the time anyway (not always, because sometimes he’s a jerk), so I should probably spring for something of the bulletproof variety.

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Thankfully, Garrison Bespoke in Toronto, Canada, has got me covered. As you’re about to see, this suit means business. Get it? Get it?!?! *sigh*

No, seriously though… this suit will actually stop a round of .22, 9mm, or .45 ACP.

Before we continue, here’s one more short video showing another person shooting at the best. It’s not especially exciting, but if you’re a fan of the Hitman games, well… let’s just say I got a certain Hitman vibe from the clip. I’m guessing Agent 47 would love a suit like this.

I’ve got to say… I think these guys are pretty much the only company to actually get me excited about wearing a suit. Garrison, you had me at nanotechnology. At a cool $20,000 per suit, I think I’ll have to start saving my pennies.

Originally published on May 8, 2016 in Fashion
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6 Comments

  • Eddie says: November 21, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Will hurt like a bitch but at least you’ll be alive

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      Chad says: November 21, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Yeah, few broken ribs at least.

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  • Stu Chisholm says: December 21, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Aside from how they’re made and, perhaps, what they’re made of, this is nothing new or spectacular. Miguel Caballero has been making bullet resistant clothing for many years now; not only suits, but jackets and even T-shirts.
    http://miguelcaballero.com/en

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  • Dominic De Falco says: December 21, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Why no .40cal. test?

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    • Mournful3ch0 says: December 21, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      I’m guessing the same reason there was no 10mm test… too much penetration to handle XD

      … or maybe people aren’t that familiar with .40 S&W. Who knows.

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    • Chris1911 says: December 21, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Because if it will stop a .45 and 9mm then it will stop a .40S&W. Oh, and they didn’t want to use an exploding gun!

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