I call this one Chaplain de Luxe
Explore the inspiration and process behind this piece.
In the universe of Warhammer 40,000, the Space Marine Chaplain is one of the most visually striking figures — a warrior-priest whose skull-faced helmet makes him instantly recognisable as something between divine authority and absolute menace. Chaplain de Luxe takes that iconic design and asks what a luxury embossed version would look like, rebuilding it from authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton and a combination of synthetic and natural leathers.
The result is a piece that honours the 40K aesthetic while translating it into the visual language of high fashion. For Warhammer collectors, it's a one-of-a-kind object that sits at a level the miniatures hobby simply can't reach. For luxury art collectors, it's an introduction to one of science fiction's most compelling visual universes through a lens they already understand.
Materials: Authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton; synthetic and natural leathers.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 17"H × 11"W × 12"D
Edition: Limited Edition 1 of 1 — signed with certificate of authenticity
Chaplain De Luxe - One of the Warhammer 40k helmets I could not resist exploring is that of the Chaplain Ranks, which has an iconic skull-themed helmet. Here is my take on what a luxury embossed version would look like.
This piece was created using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton and both synthetic and natural leathers.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 17 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 12 inches
