Motorcycle jacket!

[Guest Lance]

Hi! So I'm a nerd, and I need a leather jacket for a cosplay. The problem is I can't find one with the right design. Question 1- would it be easier to buy a similar mass produced leather jacket and get it modified or to just commission a custom one? 

And question 2- can you perform your suggestion?? 

Thanks!

[Brocade]

It would depend on the price of the base jacket and the modifications you want made. Can you share a photo of what you're looking for?

[Guest Lance]

Thanks for responding! So that. I couldnt find a picture of decent quality where she wasnt wearing a scarf; theres a leather strap that keeps the neck together. But the problem is i'm a boy so In order to make it more masculine I was thinking of just getting a sleeveless motorcycle jacket and finding a person to tailor in the black stripes and the neck strap. If something like that is possible.

[Guest Lance]

I'm sorry to double post, but I'd like to mention that even if it was made custom, I'd like it to be as similar and functional to a real motorcycle jacket as possible. I'm not interested in looking exactly like the character, I'm interested in posing as a realistic male version of the character. 

[Brocade]

I may be able to help you with this! I've done a lot of historical and cosplay outfits over the years. It's one of my Specialties. I am also semi-familiar with this character... (I am a nerd, too)

Tailoring this seems simpler than actually purchasing a jacket and modifying it. I did a search and couldn't find leather jackets you could modify to get this style. The materials for such a project have the potential to be relatively expensive, however. If you want to discuss budget and a potential commission, as wells as give me more details on sizing and when you need it, you can contact me at my business email; crystalsgoodiebag@gmail.com