I purchased two items from the forbidden stock. I'm uncertain what happened to the original designer, but it's clear he's not behind these new designs (they appear to be mass-produced white-label items with Maskulo branding applied at the end of production). The shape itself is excellent, but I'm skeptical about the 'armored' design concept. I suspect this was a design flaw covered up at the last minute. In reality: one button constantly comes undone, and without the safety string, the garment becomes impractical to wear. Overall: Great aesthetic, poor functionality.
