Shogun Luxe Stormtrooper: A Samurai-Inspired Stormtrooper with a Luxury Twist

Shogun Luxe Trooper
$6,500.00

Explore the inspiration and process behind this piece.

The Stormtrooper helmet is already one of the most iconic silhouettes in popular culture. The Shogun Luxe Trooper asks a simple question: what if it had been forged in feudal Japan instead of a galaxy far, far away? This piece explores the harmony between two distinct warrior traditions — the sleek imperial aesthetic of Star Wars and the ornate, layered craftsmanship of samurai armor — elevated through the lens of luxury fashion.

Built from upcycled Gucci fabric and leather, with hand-applied trim, layered construction, and custom patina treatments, every surface tells a story about how it was made.

Materials: Authentic upcycled Gucci fabric and leather; hand-applied trim and custom patina. Wearable: Yes.

Dimensions: 18"H × 11"W × 12"D

Edition: Limited Edition 1 of 1 — signed with certificate of authenticity

Limited Edition 1 of 1

Shogun Luxe Trooper — a Samurai-inspired Stormtrooper with a luxury twist. Built from reclaimed designer materials, blending couture craft with Star Wars iconography.

A bold fusion of feudal Japanese armor and galactic Star Wars design, elevated through the lens of luxury fashion. This piece explores the harmony between two distinct warrior cultures, blending ornate craftsmanship with futuristic iconography.

I created this helmet using upcycled Gucci fabric and leather, combining layering, hand-applied trim, and custom patina treatments to evoke both historical armor and modern couture.

Wearable: Yes

Dimensions: 

  • Height: 18 inches

  • Depth: 12 inches

  • Width: 11 inches

Date Completed: 8-5-2025

gabriel dishaw
I create sculptures using recycled materials from adding machines, typewriters, computers and up-cycling old technology.
gabrieldishaw.com
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