Bulletproof fashion for South Africa

Posted on August 18, 2008 
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A collection of bullet-proof clothing by Colombian designer Miguel Caballero has been launched in South Africa.

South African businessman Ari Ben David has opened a showroom for the fashion label and intends to open a shop.

He told the BBC he was drawn to the collection because of the “serious crime situation in South Africa”.

Mr Caballero’s clothes can withstand shots from 9mm pistols to AK-47s and clients fearing knives can pay extra for stab-proofing.

The clothing line features suits, suede and leather jackets, raincoats, shirts, vests and denim ware for both men and women. More…

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