Adam ant on a mannequin

[geordietrooper]

about a year or so ago i thought i would give my old teenage jacket some love & build a costume around it
on a budget i said to myself but being that i like accuracy & it is the RPF after all, that kind of went out the window
being lazy i trawled for images even though i still have my old posters & books then eBay & etsy for bits & bobs going off the VA images mainly, then one day on one of my many image searches to my surprise some of them linked back here to greenmachines thread
i cheated & skipped to the end ( great costume & likeness by the way top job ) i am glad i did since it eventually helped me with the skull buckle from ivans i searched locally & eBay but they were either too expensive or out of stock so thanks to GM i could finally find peace because it was doing my head in ha ha
i am stuck on the belt now though tall pyramids or the cone version i did buy some pyramids but they are too low profile so no good
bought a french flag for the waist might need 2 & some polka dot fabric i think the dots are a little on the large side on my fabric but it will do for now
going with the plain white no frill shirt & a cheap faux suede jacket to cut up to use the sleeves for the main part of the boots & the rest will be for the tassels & maybe to cover the mannequins feet i will probably buy some ready made tassel for the trouser sides

anyway enough waffling here is the jacket & a clue or two as to where it was purchased it is very basic but it is a little bit of ant fan history i guess

the adverts are from the smash hits magazine and my jacket centre is the actual jacket purchased via the ad

and here are some of the bits i have purchased i also have feathers just not took pics yet

the buckle will do for now for a 2" belt until i can save for or find one in the wild
also well done again to GM for finding the square buckle i had the feeling it would found in that area but i was thinking maybe Camden market

i hope you can make sense of my rambling thanks for looking

 

[greenmachines]

about a year or so ago i thought i would give my old teenage jacket some love & build a costume around it
on a budget i said to myself but being that i like accuracy & it is the RPF after all, that kind of went out the window
being lazy i trawled for images even though i still have my old posters & books then eBay & etsy for bits & bobs going off the VA images mainly, then one day on one of my many image searches to my surprise some of them linked back here to greenmachines thread
i cheated & skipped to the end ( great costume & likeness by the way top job ) i am glad i did since it eventually helped me with the skull buckle from ivans i searched locally & eBay but they were either too expensive or out of stock so thanks to GM i could finally find peace because it was doing my head in ha ha
i am stuck on the belt now though tall pyramids or the cone version i did buy some pyramids but they are too low profile so no good
bought a french flag for the waist might need 2 & some polka dot fabric i think the dots are a little on the large side on my fabric but it will do for now
going with the plain white no frill shirt & a cheap faux suede jacket to cut up to use the sleeves for the main part of the boots & the rest will be for the tassels & maybe to cover the mannequins feet i will probably buy some ready made tassel for the trouser sides

anyway enough waffling here is the jacket & a clue or two as to where it was purchased it is very basic but it is a little bit of ant fan history i guess

the adverts are from the smash hits magazine and my jacket centre is the actual jacket purchased via the ad

and here are some of the bits i have purchased i also have feathers just not took pics yet

the buckle will do for now for a 2" belt until i can save for or find one in the wild
also well done again to GM for finding the square buckle i had the feeling it would found in that area but i was thinking maybe Camden market

i hope you can make sense of my rambling thanks for looking

Goosebumps. Really good goosebumps. This is awesome. I will ask, is it OK to place a link to your thread in the other?

I am super jazzed that you found the dolphin and other chain decorations so, of course, want to hear about each and if you are willing, links to sources. We have NOT found these items so it would be very cool.

 

[greenmachines]

Oh, and your square buckle is awesome, I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't a legit match to buying the one from LondonLeatherman.

 

[joberg]

Oh snap! You've found the dolphin chain decoration So far so good in terms of accessories (that square belt buckle is tops). No need to say that greenmachines is your friend right now

 

[geordietrooper]

Goosebumps. Really good goosebumps. This is awesome. I will ask, is it OK to place a link to your thread in the other?

I am super jazzed that you found the dolphin and other chain decorations so, of course, want to hear about each and if you are willing, links to sources. We have NOT found these items so it would be very cool.

thanks & link away a link away a link away he he
ok so the buckles come from here click me i bought the 50mm to use & the 45mm for fun more info below

dolphins vintage also eBay random sellers my one is a match for the VA

the whistle click me it looks like the VA one construction wise if you get me & its shiny & new

the chain belt etsy click me i went with the shortest 50cm no need for full wrap around for the mannequin just to hang the bits off

feathers eBay or hobby shop i got ostrich larger ones & smaller other normal ones at my local hobby place
i will probably get a couple more ostrich feathers

the silver horn of plenty on the chain in the pic above next to the leather strip was sold as vintage & a good match again to the VA one regarding the curve etc: its all about the curve baby haha

the leather strip is eBay i bought 2.2 metres of 3mm flat brown leather cord ( key word flat ) also matches the VA one

box chain eBay 2mm Stainless Steel length i think my one is short so need a longer one

large kilt pin eBay i bought a 3.5" one but i think it should maybe be closer to 2" in comparison to the dolphin 45mm-ish

eBay red arm scarf thingy not pictured i just went cheap and bought one of these click me

the large buckle for a 2" belt is 50mm x 45mm inside & flat the smaller is 45mm x 45mm inside but has a curve

Oh snap! You've found the dolphin chain decoration So far so good in terms of accessories (that square belt buckle is tops). No need to say that greenmachines is your friend right now

@joberg

anyway i hope this is helpful info for my fellow ant people

the one on the right i will be using for this project

Oh, and your square buckle is awesome, I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't a legit match to buying the one from LondonLeatherman.

after looking & using my cheap image software it does seem to be closer to this one in size & cheaper i bet


if anyone requires better close up photos of individual items just ask & ye shall receive

thanks for looking

 

[geordietrooper]

ok so delivered this week
the ladies fashion belt was sold as vintage 80s found it by accident while searching for belt buckles not sure on the size when compared to the VA one the leather strap part looks longer on my belt


the bandana/bandanna or kerchief i have been patiently waiting for in the post a bit of a grail piece for me woo
the VA one looks to be a slightly misaligned print

i found a dog collar that looks the part & the links seem to be the same width as my belt 25mm-ish but i don't think they can be found anymore & i don't have one

Ancol Heritage 3 Row Heavy Chain Collar discontinued probably

you could probably buy a 3 row chain dog collar & add the strap using a small leather collar that's what i might try
so i can get a better overall length since i don't really want to alter my belt decisions decisions

thanks for looking