We have done a few of these DIY clothing posts now, but we keep coming back to them. The reason we re-visit this topic again and again is because we feel that it is an art form, one that communicates the passion and dedication of the wearer to the world. Not only is the wearer passionate about the bands he or she painstakingly sews or paint onto the garment, it shows their commitment to originality and craftsmanship. You can’t buy a battle jacket at Target or Walmart. You have to make it yourself, just like in the good old days. Below is the definition of “Battle Jacket” according to the Urban Dictionary, and I think it is an apt description:
Battle Jacket:
A denim or leather jacket worn by metalheads to show their devotion to the best musical genre on earth.
The denim kind are usually sleeveless. The leather kind are usually a converted biker jacket.
It is covered with sew-on patches with the names/logos of favorite bands. There is usually also a large backpatch covering the back of the jacket, with almost all the available space left taken up by smaller patches. Studs and/or spikes are optional, but they aren’t punk jackets so don’t go overboard.
Some may smell a bit due to being worn exclusively in moshpits where it can get sweaty at times.
Metalhead 1: Your battle jacket is awesome!
Metalhead 2: Yeah I know. I dare you to smell it though!
After the jump, check out our huge gallery of battle jackets! Much thanks again to T-shirtslayer for the images!
Corey Donaldson
May 8, 2013 at 5:56 pm
This is the first one I have seen someone else use a military jacket/vest for their battle jacket. He is like the fourth person (besides me) that has even done that!
gizter
May 17, 2013 at 3:23 pm
wich one are you refering to?
if it is the one with the skaven backpatch, that’s mine. couse i have seen other people use those kind of vests, not much, and never in real life. but on TSS there are a fiew.