
Looking for advice on recreating a Ghost of Tsushima outfit for LARP
Hey!
I'm looking for some advice on how to acquire, build, or modify clothing and armour to recreate a specific outfit from Ghost of Tsushima for LARP.
I live in Europe and have so far only attended European LARPs. Over the years I've seen maybe three people LARPing as fantasy samurai/Japanese-inspired warriors, and all of them had managed to get some really impressive armour, ranging from mostly costume pieces to armour that could actually be used for combat.
I'm not necessarily looking for a 100% screen-accurate cosplay. The goal is more to capture the overall look and silhouette of the outfit while making it practical and durable enough to actually wear at a LARP.
I'm especially interested in advice on:
- Where to buy suitable Japanese/samurai-inspired clothing or armour, preferably from sellers that ship to Europe.
- Good base pieces that could be modified rather than making everything completely from scratch.
- Tutorials, patterns, or guides for making this style of armour yourself.
- Materials that work well for LARP armour while still looking convincing.
- Any experience from people who have built or worn samurai/fantasy-Japanese kits at LARPs.
I'm happy to mix bought pieces with homemade ones, so all recommendations are welcome, stores, Etsy sellers, armour makers, tutorials, patterns, or just general advice on how you would approach building something like this.
Thanks!