UPCYCLER / SCULPTOR
Noob Saibot LV Three continues Gabriel Dishaw’s exploration of the Mortal Kombat universe through the fusion of gaming iconography and luxury craftsmanship. Handcrafted using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this sculpture refines the dark, stealth-driven aesthetic of the character into a couture-inspired form.
Wearable: Yes
Completed: 11-20-2020
2020, Louis Vuitton series, Mask Series, Video Game Series
These Samurai Ghost–inspired mask pays tribute to the legendary aesthetic of Ghost of Tsushima, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw from authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials — including repurposed luggage, purses, and other reclaimed components — this sculpture captures the spirit of honor, resilience, and transformation. Samurai Ghost Mask merges the timeless artistry of samurai armor with the modern narrative of sustainability and reinvention.
Ghost G
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 04-02-2023
Ghost LV
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 10-2-2020
Ghost LV Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 03-20-2021
Ghost LV Three
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 03-31-2021
Ghost LV Four
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 04-06-2021
Ghost LV Five
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 05-01-2021
LV Ghost of Tsushima
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 04-09-2021
2020, Gundam Series, Mask Series
Gundam LV pays tribute to Japan’s legendary mecha universe, reimagining its mechanical precision through the artistry of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this sculpture blends anime-inspired engineering with couture craftsmanship.
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 9-30-2020
2020, Comic Series, Louis Vuitton series, Marvel Series
Iron Man LV Mark 46 Four - reinterprets Tony Stark’s iconic armor through the lens of luxury and sustainability. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton materials and found components, this sculpture captures the balance of innovation, technology, and style that defines Iron Man. Iron Man LV Mark 46 Four is both a tribute to Marvel’s engineering genius and a statement on creative reinvention through upcycling.
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions:
Height: 16 inches
Width: 13 inches
Depth: 13 inches
Date Completed: 9-28-2020
2020, Marvel Series, Goyard Series
Black Panther Goyard-Inspired Masks reimagine the regal strength and cultural symbolism of Marvel’s Black Panther through the artistry of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Goyard materials and reclaimed components, these masks honor the spirit of Wakanda — blending innovation, heritage, and sustainability.
Goy’Challa
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 17 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Date Completed: 9-17-2020
Goy’Challa Two
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 17 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Date Completed: 1-15-2021
Goy’Challa Three
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 17 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Date Completed: 3-5-2022
Goy’Challa Challenge Mask
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 11 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 7 inches deep.
Date Completed: 7-8-2022
2020, Pop Culture, Louis Vuitton series, Comic Series, Marvel Series
Louis Vuichalla Five - pays tribute to the legacy of Black Panther through the artistry of upcycling and luxury design. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton materials and found components, this sculpture reimagines the hero’s iconic mask as a symbol of strength, unity, and craftsmanship.
Wearable: Yes
Please note that vision is restricted through the eyes of this piece.
Dimensions: 17 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
Date Completed: 9-12-2020
2020, Louis Vuitton series, Mortal Kombat Series
Noob Saibot Vuitton helmet reimagines one of Mortal Kombat’s most enigmatic and shadowed warriors through the artistry of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this sculpture blends the fighter’s haunting aesthetic with couture craftsmanship.
Wearable: Yes
Completed: 8-17-2020
On 6-30-2020 I put the finishing details on my second LV inspired Mortal Kombat Smoke mask. This piece is part of a series I’m exploring where I revisit some of my favorite video game characters.
Smoke first appeared in Mortal Kombat II (1993) as a hidden unplayable opponent and grey ninja palette swap of Scorpion who would make random onscreen appearances during gameplay. He made his official playable debut in 1995's Mortal Kombat 3 as an unlockable character, this time as an indigo-colored swap of the game's cybernetic ninjas, Sektor and Cyrax.
His role in the series has predominantly been that of a friend and confidant to the younger Sub-Zero; both are part of the Lin Kuei clan of assassins who boldly choose to defect after learning of the clan's plan to convert its members into cyborgs. Smoke was ultimately captured and transformed, and given orders to hunt down Sub-Zero, but unlike his robotic counterparts he had retained his human soul. In the three-dimensional games, he is connected with Noob Saibot, under whose command he serves. Smoke's background is expanded the 2011 Mortal Kombat reboot, it was said that he came from the Czech city of Prague, while his and Sub-Zero's fortunes are reversed in the retelling of their MK3 storyline.
Despite having mostly served in a supporting role in the games, he has proven to be one of the more popular characters in the Mortal Kombat series, gaining mostly positive fan and critical reception. Response to his Fatality finishing moves has been mostly mixed. Smoke has also featured in alternate Mortal Kombat media such as the Malibu comic book series, the 1996 cartoon Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, and the 1997 film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, in addition to appearing on some official merchandise.
Today I put the finishing details on my second LV inspired Mortal Kombat Noob Saibot mask. This piece is part of a series I’m exploring where I revisit some of my favorite video game characters.
Noob Saibot is a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. Initially depicted as a black silhouette of the game's other male ninja characters and sharing their moves, he would be given his own unique moveset and appearance in later games. His name consists of the surnames of Mortal Kombat creators Ed Boon and John Tobias spelled backwards.
In the storyline of the games, the character first appeared as Sub-Zero in the original 1992 game, although this would not be established until 2004's Mortal Kombat: Deception.[1] As Noob Saibot, he debuted as an unplayable hidden character in Mortal Kombat II (1993) and became a player character for the first time in the console versions of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1996). His backstory establishes him as an undead wraith and member of the Brotherhood of the Shadow cult, which places him in the service of many of the series' villains.
Today I wrapped up a fun tribute/sculpture to the classic Kenner Boba Fett toy from the late 70’s. I used upcycled E-waste and other found objects to create this piece. Another fun aspect of this piece is that its wearable and the inside of the helmet is finished with detailing and padding.
Vintage Kenner Figure
Boba Fett
2020, Comic Series, Mask Series
Casey Jones Inspired Luxury Mask reimagines the vigilante antihero from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through the lens of high fashion and sustainability. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this sculpture blends urban grit with couture refinement.
Casey Jones Luxe
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 15 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
Date Completed: 9-15-2024
Casey Jones LV
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 15 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
Date Completed: 6-14-2020
Casey Jones LV Two
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 15 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
Date Completed: 7-8-2020
Casey Jones LV Three
Wearable: Yes
Dimensions: 15 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep.
Date Completed: 1-7-2024
Mortal Kombat Series, Collaboration
This special collaboration with Alicia Marie and MKKollective highlights the fusion of cosplay, craftsmanship, and upcycled art. In this unboxing, Alicia showcases a Mortal Kombat-inspired mask handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw from authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components.
I was honored to gift Alicia Marie (influential cosplay, fitness pro, and gamer enthusiast) an LV-inspired Mortal Kombat Mask. Below is a quick video of her unboxing this mask, along with some kind words.
Link to Video
2020, Louis Vuitton series, Mask Series, Mortal Kombat Series
Frost LV - brings to life the fierce and futuristic energy of Mortal Kombat’s cryomancer warrior through the artistry of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this sculpture merges gaming iconography with couture craftsmanship.
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-16-2020
2020, Louis Vuitton series, Mask Series, Star Wars Series
Star Wars Half Mask Series reimagines Darth Vader’s and other iconic helmets through Gabriel Dishaw’s signature fusion of luxury design and sustainability. Each mask in the series is meticulously handcrafted using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton and Gucci materials and found components, offering a refined, deconstructed take on one of pop culture’s most recognizable symbols.
LVader
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-15-2020
LVader #2
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-22-2020
LVader #3
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-24-2020
LVader #4
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-30-2020
LVader Damier
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 7-15-2020
LVader Damier #2
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 7-17-2020
LVader Damier #3
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed:
DVader Gucci
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-5-2020
Gucci McQuarrie Vader
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-1-2020
LV McQuarrie Vader
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-8-2020
LFett
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-20-2020
2020, Marvel Series, Mortal Kombat Series
Smoke LV x Gucci Mask Series reimagines one of Mortal Kombat’s most mysterious ninjas through the fusion of two iconic fashion houses. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton and Gucci materials alongside reclaimed components, this series merges gaming nostalgia with couture craftsmanship.
Smoke LV Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 6-31-2020
Smoke LV
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-19-2020
Gucci Smoke
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 7-2-2020
2020, Mortal Kombat Series, Mask Series
Noob Saibot LV Mask Series channels the dark, mysterious energy of one of Mortal Kombat’s most shadowy fighters through the lens of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, this series merges stealth and elegance in a couture reinterpretation of the character.
Noob Saibot LV
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-18-2020
Noob Saibot LV Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 7-1-2020
Noob Saibot LV Four
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 12-15-2020
2020, Mask Series, Mortal Kombat Series, Collaboration
Reptile LV Mask Series - captures the primal, stealth-driven essence of Mortal Kombat’s legendary fighter through the lens of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, each mask merges the reptilian design language of the character with couture craftsmanship. Reptile LV Mask Series embodies transformation, precision, and sustainability — turning video game mythology into wearable art.
Reptile LV
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-14-2020
Reptile LV Heated Pain
Notable Detail: Owned and Commissed by T-Pain
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 1-26-2021
Reptile Vuitton
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 7-29-2020
Reptile Vuitton Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 8-8-2020
2020, Video Game Series, Pop Culture
These Nintendo Zapper–inspired sculptures pay tribute to one of gaming’s most recognizable accessories, reimagined through the lens of luxury and sustainability. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic upcycled Louis Vuitton materials and other reclaimed components, each piece transforms the iconic NES Zapper into a refined collectible. Merging nostalgia, craftsmanship, and eco-conscious design, this series celebrates the intersection of classic gaming culture and couture artistry.
Zapper LV
Date Completed: 04-04-2020
Zapper LV Two
Date Completed: 12-05-2020
Zapper LV Three
Date Completed: 06-17-2021
Gucci Zapper
Date Completed: 02-09-2023
2019, Mortal Kombat Series, Mask Series
Scorpion LV Mask Series - reimagines the fiery essence of Mortal Kombat’s iconic warrior through the craftsmanship of luxury upcycling. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic vintage Louis Vuitton materials and reclaimed components, each mask blends martial energy with couture precision. This series honors the character’s fierce spirit and timeless design — transforming gaming nostalgia into refined, sustainable art.
Scorpion LV
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 3-20-2019
Scorpion LV Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 3-1-2021
Scorpion LV Four
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-11-2021
Scorpion LV MK9
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 3-20-2019
Scorpion LV MK11
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 4-20-2020
Scorpion LV MK11 -Two
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-29-2020
Louis Hanzo Vuitton
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 3-31-2019
Hanzo LV Heated Anger
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-25-2020
Scorpion LV Fiery Revenge
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 5-18-2020
Tachijutsu LV Master
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 12-16-2020
LV Scorpion Armageddon
Wearable: Yes
Date Completed: 6-23-2020
2020, Louis Vuitton series, Pokemon Series, Pop Culture
Louvee - reimagines Pokémon’s adaptable and beloved Eevee through the lens of upcycled luxury. Handcrafted by Gabriel Dishaw using authentic Louis Vuitton materials and found components, this sculpture captures Eevee’s curious and evolving nature.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.75 inches
Width: 7 inches
Depth: 9 inches
Date Completed: 3-10-2020
