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Prince Armory
Founded by American leatherworker and artist Samuel Lee[1][2][3] (November 9, 1984), Prince Armory's work has been featured in commercials, Broadway tours,[4][5] and is popular among comic book fans on the internet.[6] Early lifeBorn in Houston, Texas,[5] Lee developed a love for drawing and medieval armor at a young age, gathering inspirations from animated shows like X-Men, Batman, Transformers, as well as watching shows from the anime genre.[5] In his late teens, Lee became interested in Live action role-playing games[7] and renaissance festivals,[1] and it was at these events is where he was first introduced to the craft of leatherworking.[5] He started his crafting with a beginner kit from Tandy Leather.[7] These events became a pastime where he would imagine weapons and costumes to make for himself and friends.[2] Prince ArmoryLee founded Prince Armory in 2007,[4][7] making highly detailed wearable leather art in the form of medieval fantasy armor.[3] As his skills, business, and reputation continued to evolve, Lee's creations have been featured on television and Broadway,[2] many commissions selling for over $15,000 each.[4][1] His work has appeared on the television show Shipping Wars,[5] and some of his work can be seen featured in a Samsung Smart TV commercial.[2] Lee was commissioned to craft the armor for Prince Charming and his knights for Cinderella (2013 Broadway production).[4] Lee's distinctive style featured in his commissioned pieces has quickly given Prince Armory internet popularity, being featured by Nerdist,[6] MTV,[3] Stan Winston School of Character Arts,[7] Business Insider,[4] and more. References
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