In the film industry, there have been many outfits that could be seen on screen for a long time, where they arrived modified, to a greater or lesser extent, from the world of motorcycling. We are not talking about the equipment of those who use motorcycles, but rather other equipment that had little to do with two wheels. This was supposed to happen in “Star Wars: The Acolyte”, but the rumour was totally unfounded.
This new installment of the Star Wars saga, which can only be seen through Disney+, had sparked some intrigue about the origin of the helmet used by Qimir, the protagonist played by Manny Jacinto.
So much so that across the pond, there have been all kinds of speculations about it, and the most popular one was that it was a conveniently modified motorcycle helmet. This is nothing new because, as we said before, this has happened and will probably happen on more occasions, especially when there is no budget.
In “Star Wars: The Acolyte” the helmet is inspired by samurai culture
But that is not the case with “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” which has a budget of $180 million. A dizzying figure that could allow many of its elements to be created specifically.
The truth is that, having seen only a few frames, it doesn’t seem like it’s anything other than a motorcycle helmet, although finding out where it came from wasn’t easy either. Luckily, our colleagues at RideApart have contact with Jennifer Bryan, costume designer for the series and other great works such as Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
The fact is that Jennifer herself confirmed that for the design they were inspired by cultures far from the Anglo-Saxon, with a bit of a Japanese touch, since she admits to having been inspired by the samurai.
Reinterpreting everything and giving it his own touch, he admits that he was inspired by some parts of current motorcycle helmets, such as the rear spoiler. As for manufacturing, 3D printers are a perfect tool for this type of order. And since the helmet does not have to withstand knocks, its resistance is not a problem.
