{"id":23783,"date":"2020-06-06T14:43:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T18:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=23783"},"modified":"2020-06-06T14:43:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T18:43:29","slug":"equipment-volante-design-auctioning-marvels-black-panther-themed-jacket-with-proceeds-going-to-the-naacp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=23783","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: Volante Design Auctioning Marvel&#8217;s Black Panther Themed Jacket with Proceeds Going to the NAACP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by Ruth E. Carter&#8217;s outstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=23784\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23784\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"502\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-23784\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063-683x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a>costume design, this jacket features striking angular lines of tonality and texture. Two fabrics, cotton canvas and a waxed cotton canvas, are pieced together to create depth. Each intricate line of the design is sewn in place and created by seams, not screenprinting. The end result is a work of wearable art that will transform your wardrobe and imbue you with the power to feel superhuman.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We will not make this piece again and will never offer it for sale.<\/p>\n<p>The winner&#8217;s jacket will be custom made to fit them in our Easthampton, MA studio. Shown here is the men&#8217;s cut. If you prefer our women&#8217;s cut, we will happily adjust the design to accommodate that preference. You can choose your thread color to customize the overall look of the finished jacket.<\/p>\n<p>FEATURES<br \/>\nCotton canvas with waxed canvas accents<br \/>\nFully lined<br \/>\nZippered front<br \/>\nBack vent at hem for freedom of movement<br \/>\nReinforced topstitching<br \/>\nTwo snap-closure external pockets<br \/>\nTwo internal pockets<br \/>\nHOW THE AUCTION WORKS<br \/>\nPlace your bids in increments of $25 on our Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VolanteDesign\/status\/1268976699884044291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auction thread<\/a>. Auction closes at 4pm ET on Sunday, June 7.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-23783 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=23785'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0068-Edit-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?attachment_id=23784'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/DSC_0063-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>If bidding reaches $2000, we will make TWO jackets for the top two bidders. If bidding reaches $4000, we will make THREE jackets for the top three bidders.<\/p>\n<p>We will contact the winner(s) via Twitter DMs and will accept payment by end of day on Tuesday, June 9th. Once all funding is received we will make our donation to the NAACP and will post our donation receipt publicly.<\/p>\n<p>Please share and help us raise as much money as we can for the NAACP!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by Ruth E. Carter&#8217;s outstanding costume design, this jacket features striking angular lines of tonality and texture. Two fabrics, cotton canvas and a waxed cotton canvas, are pieced together to create depth. 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