Some call him "Armoured Armani", and although he does not like the title, Miguel Caballero has been in the bulletproof clothing business for the last 24 years.
Some call him "Armoured Armani", and although he does not like the title, Miguel Caballero has been in the bulletproof clothing business for the last 24 years.
Based out of Bogota, Columbia, Caballero has now made highly stylised bulletproof clothing available for executives, politicians and high profile individuals. Of course, you can buy it too, if you can cough up $7000.
This would be a sellout in Bogota had this been made during the times of the notorious narcotics smuggler Pablo Escobar, who was also known for his fine taste.
On Friday, Caballero organised a fashion show for bulletproof clothing in Bogota.
As elegant as the clothes may look, do not be fooled, they have been designed to provide protection with armour Level Type II and IIA, which is enough protection even if you are shot with a powerful handgun.
1. Concealed vest
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Even though it may not seem so, these models are wearing concealed bulletproof jackets by the Miguel Caballero Factory at the Chico Museum in Bogota, Colombia, June 24. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
2. Bomb disposal suit
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The model shows off a bomb disposal suit. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
3. Fashionable suits
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The bulletproof suits have been refined to reduce the stiffness of the fabric that is caused by higher level armour protection. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
4. Armour for riot police
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The model in the photo shows off an armour for riot police. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
5. Clothing for armed forces
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Miguel Caballero Factory also produces higher level of protection for the armed forces. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
