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Post by Seda Navilli on Nov 6, 2005 1:48:56 GMT -5
Well, thanks to the ROTS DVD a new chapter in Obi Wan's costume has been revealed! Justin (aka Primrodo) recently revealed to me that Obi Wan's undertunic in rots could be a dickie, and it intrigued me, so I payed extra close attention to the rots special features. In the "Its all for real; the stunts of episode 3" featurette, at the 7:01 time mark there is a shot of Obi Wan without his outer tunic, and it is quite clearly visible that his undertunic is a mix of two materials; one brown and one white. I can only assume that the white material would be a cooler material for comfort purposes. Interesting, check it out and share your thoughts!
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Post by Primrodo on Nov 6, 2005 2:13:07 GMT -5
Yeah I was actually gonna tell you to keep an eye for it...odd though
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Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Nov 6, 2005 8:53:20 GMT -5
Idon't have the ROTS DVD yet! : cry :
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Post by Cha-Al Pesan on Nov 6, 2005 19:02:13 GMT -5
I saw that and couldn't figure it out. I don't know why the second white layer would be there you don't even see it. But I also noticed (don't have the time mark) that Obi-Wan's tabbards are kept in place by buckles. They show this part pretty fast in the beginning of "It's All for Real". I think I know how it clips but not entirely sure. But it is a good idea.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Nov 6, 2005 21:40:27 GMT -5
The dual fabrics makes sense. My brown one is like that. Sleeves and neck band are brown and the body is a lighter fabric. It DOES work VERY well. Now buckles on tabbords? Possibly to keep them from moving? Are they fastened at the front and back with the buckles? The dual fabrics is also why I sue only certain fabrics for my under and over tunics. Breathablility, comfort and durability.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Nov 7, 2005 20:47:51 GMT -5
I can only assume that the white material would be a cooler material for comfort purposes. Yeah, I think you're right Seda... the brown looks alot heavier than the other fabric. For those without the dvd yet--- here's a pic
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Post by Primrodo on Nov 7, 2005 21:37:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the pic Leda! Oh look you can see teh suspenders
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 7, 2005 22:25:24 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that picture! I hadn't found it on the DVD yet. I assume that the white material makes the costume cooler? I suppose that the brown material looks good on screen, but would be too warm for a whole undershirt? But just the collar and sleeves would not stay in place, so they're attached to a shirt.
Of course, there are multiple versions of each costume, too. This might be the Obi-Wan's "fighting" outfit, especially with those suspenders that keep his pants from sliding off his skinny little hips during the action. I'm going to assume that the suspenders are NOT canon for Jedi.
Obi-Wan's "Sitting in the Council Room" outfit might have a complete tunic made from the brown material. Or not.
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Post by Primrodo on Nov 7, 2005 23:09:53 GMT -5
Actually the inner tunic at the Boston really got me looking into this before the movie came out on DVD. I'd wager more that the inner tunics all look like this. Why? Who knows the exact reason, but I would lean more towards the heat factor. And actually the suspenders help keep the pants UP not really for just fighting, just comfortable to wear and less bunching at the boots. As for Canon...thats more an issue of comfort, I wear them as wearing a belt under all that is uncomfortable
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 8, 2005 17:27:16 GMT -5
Um, I think the suspenders are more of a male solution to keeping pants up . Properly fitting pants could never fall down off my hips ;D though I sometimes need a little elastic around the bottom of pant legs to keep them from working out of the boots.
Suspenders cross over some critical female anatomy and never lay right, at least not for me. And I don't have much at all. I'm guessing that women with more substantial figures have the same problem.
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Post by Primrodo on Nov 8, 2005 20:40:25 GMT -5
That could be as discussed in the thread posted before I don't disagree...More saying yes they are canon, as they wear them, as for nessesary or needed, nah
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Nov 14, 2005 3:09:49 GMT -5
A good idea for guys who really like to wear t-shirts... take a v-neck t-shirt and sew a trim onto it and extend the sleeves with that same fabric. You'd be wearing a t-shirt, but no one will be able to tell.
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Nov 14, 2005 3:47:50 GMT -5
That is sooo weak ;D I can't believe that they'd actually make a fake shirt like that. I mean, the inner tunics wouldn't be that hot ;D
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Nov 14, 2005 7:37:48 GMT -5
My under tunic is sleeveless and is made of a very very thin cotton material and I still sweat till its dripping wet even inside an airconditioned mall. The robe, tabard and outer tunic make for very efficient insulation...
I'm all for canon and accuracy but for the undertunic I'm definitely on the side of comfort.
Fake shirt here I come! ;D
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Post by JediKai on Nov 14, 2005 10:17:07 GMT -5
TanzanLinnear: think ComicCon in San Diego with outside temps at 90 degrees, 40,000 people, and a convention center in which the AC couldn't keep up.
I was wearing a cotton gauze undertunic and tunics, tabbar and obi of linen (no synthetics to make me warmer). I was very close to having a heat injury while working at the LFL booth. I got dehydrated, dizzy and lightheaded
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