Halloween 2014: Yellow Sovereign

Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014
Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014
Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014
Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014
Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014
Ken Tanabe Halloween Costume 2014

I wanted to experiment with a new material that would allow for curved surfaces. The design is inspired by ceremonial clothing worn by ancient rulers and spiritual leaders. It was also influenced by the structure of leeks, and the snow-ready Stormtroopers in The Empire Strikes Back. Many thanks to expert photographer Willie Davis and talented stylist Catherine Leung.

MATERIALS:
Bought: Two rolls of yellow foam sheets (2 x $13.29), one roll of masking tape ($3.79). Already owned: black long sleeve shirt, black jeans, black socks, black boots, black costume gloves, ruler, X-acto blades.