Argonaut
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The Definitive Shang-Chi Thread
Now that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is out in theaters, I thought it might be appropriate to start a thread on Shang-Chi's costumes throughout the film, as well as in any other appearances in the future. His actual superhero suit is obviously a custom-made costume (aside from the sneakers) so I will mostly be gathering ID'd pieces in this post.
Shang-Chi's Civilian Wardrobe:
The Jacket: Alpha Industries Reversible L-2B Raglan Flight Jacket
Shang-Chi has two major distinct looks as a civilian before he dons his proper superhero suit. These are primarily characterized by the red/grey and blue/orange jackets. These are in fact, the same jacket.
In a lot of footage, the blue/orange details on the inside of the red/grey jacket are visible and vice versa, making this a very distinct reversible jacket. This is the Alpha Industries Reversible L-2B Raglan Flight Jacket. It is long since sold out but you may be able to find it on eBay or similar sites.
You may notice that the off-the-rack jacket has slight differences compared to the ones seen on-screen. This is almost certainly attributed to alterations made by the wardrobe team, which include:
1. Shortening the collar so that it only has one white stripe as opposed to two.
2. Removing the elastic in the sleeves, making them sit flush against the arms instead of bunching up.
3. Replacing the orange and black panels on the blue/orange side of the jacket with a more muted orange fabric.
These changes to the fit and color of the jacket can be seen better below.
The Pendant: Production-Made
Shang-Chi and Xialing's pendants seem to be custom-made pieces for the production but there are replicas available for purchase. Entertainment Earth has a collectible set, but the best replica on the market is the Marvel X RockLove Shang-Chi Green Pendant Necklace. RockLove is a real jewelry company that works directly with Marvel Studios, previously also having produced replica Black Panther Kimoyo Beads. Though slightly pricier, their Shang-Chi pendant boasts a handcrafted silver sterling setting and natural green aventurine gemstone, making it a more premium option.
The Jeans: Levi's Black Denim
Shang-Chi seems to keep the same jeans while wearing both the red/grey and the blue/orange versions of the jacket. These were very difficult to identify as they seemed like generic black jeans, but Andy Le, who plays Death Dealer in the film, recently posted a personal behind-the-scenes vlog in which there was a clear shot of Simu's butt (clothed of course). I can no longer find the video, so it seems Disney may have cracked down on the footage, but I was able to grab a screenshot before it was taken down, which shows the iconic red Levi's tag on the back right pocket. I have also included some pictures posted by Simu, which have some clearer views of the jeans. I am no expert in Levi's, so if anyone has an idea of what the exact model this pair is, feel free to chime in.
The Sneakers: Jordan Access "Black Gym Red"
These look suspiciously like Air Jordan 1's, however the uppers are very different. This made them fairly easy to identify based on the trailers and promo images. Shang-Chi's sneakers are the Jordan Access in the "Black Gym Red" colorway.
Retaining the soles of the Air Jordan 1, this mid-top sneaker has a reworked upper that forgoes a Nike Swoosh for a Jumpman logo on the lateral side as well as "Jumpman" spelled out through embroidery on the tongue. It should be noted that these shoes are not only worn with his civilian clothes, but also with his final superhero suit. These are again, long sold out, but they should be easy enough to find on sneaker consignment sites.
Misc. Shirts & Hoodies: Unidentified
Shang-Chi wears a few pieces underneath his jacket. Namely, a white button-up with the red/grey jacket, and a black t-shirt or a grey hoodie with the blue/orange jacket. These don't seem to have any real identifying markers, aside from possibly the grey hoodie, so as of yet they are unidentified. If anyone manages to find these, please share!
Now that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is out in theaters, I thought it might be appropriate to start a thread on Shang-Chi's costumes throughout the film, as well as in any other appearances in the future. His actual superhero suit is obviously a custom-made costume (aside from the sneakers) so I will mostly be gathering ID'd pieces in this post.
Shang-Chi's Civilian Wardrobe:
The Jacket: Alpha Industries Reversible L-2B Raglan Flight Jacket
Shang-Chi has two major distinct looks as a civilian before he dons his proper superhero suit. These are primarily characterized by the red/grey and blue/orange jackets. These are in fact, the same jacket.
In a lot of footage, the blue/orange details on the inside of the red/grey jacket are visible and vice versa, making this a very distinct reversible jacket. This is the Alpha Industries Reversible L-2B Raglan Flight Jacket. It is long since sold out but you may be able to find it on eBay or similar sites.
You may notice that the off-the-rack jacket has slight differences compared to the ones seen on-screen. This is almost certainly attributed to alterations made by the wardrobe team, which include:
1. Shortening the collar so that it only has one white stripe as opposed to two.
2. Removing the elastic in the sleeves, making them sit flush against the arms instead of bunching up.
3. Replacing the orange and black panels on the blue/orange side of the jacket with a more muted orange fabric.
These changes to the fit and color of the jacket can be seen better below.
The Pendant: Production-Made
Shang-Chi and Xialing's pendants seem to be custom-made pieces for the production but there are replicas available for purchase. Entertainment Earth has a collectible set, but the best replica on the market is the Marvel X RockLove Shang-Chi Green Pendant Necklace. RockLove is a real jewelry company that works directly with Marvel Studios, previously also having produced replica Black Panther Kimoyo Beads. Though slightly pricier, their Shang-Chi pendant boasts a handcrafted silver sterling setting and natural green aventurine gemstone, making it a more premium option.
The Jeans: Levi's Black Denim
Shang-Chi seems to keep the same jeans while wearing both the red/grey and the blue/orange versions of the jacket. These were very difficult to identify as they seemed like generic black jeans, but Andy Le, who plays Death Dealer in the film, recently posted a personal behind-the-scenes vlog in which there was a clear shot of Simu's butt (clothed of course). I can no longer find the video, so it seems Disney may have cracked down on the footage, but I was able to grab a screenshot before it was taken down, which shows the iconic red Levi's tag on the back right pocket. I have also included some pictures posted by Simu, which have some clearer views of the jeans. I am no expert in Levi's, so if anyone has an idea of what the exact model this pair is, feel free to chime in.
The Sneakers: Jordan Access "Black Gym Red"
These look suspiciously like Air Jordan 1's, however the uppers are very different. This made them fairly easy to identify based on the trailers and promo images. Shang-Chi's sneakers are the Jordan Access in the "Black Gym Red" colorway.
Retaining the soles of the Air Jordan 1, this mid-top sneaker has a reworked upper that forgoes a Nike Swoosh for a Jumpman logo on the lateral side as well as "Jumpman" spelled out through embroidery on the tongue. It should be noted that these shoes are not only worn with his civilian clothes, but also with his final superhero suit. These are again, long sold out, but they should be easy enough to find on sneaker consignment sites.
Misc. Shirts & Hoodies: Unidentified
Shang-Chi wears a few pieces underneath his jacket. Namely, a white button-up with the red/grey jacket, and a black t-shirt or a grey hoodie with the blue/orange jacket. These don't seem to have any real identifying markers, aside from possibly the grey hoodie, so as of yet they are unidentified. If anyone manages to find these, please share!
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