The character portrayed today is 2B from NieR: Automata, and as hinted in the title, this Eyepatch is genuinely quite obstructive. In the opening photo where my head is bowed, I was actually straining to navigate the floor through the hairline gap beneath the blindfold; swiping left reveals me pushing half the visor aside to check my footing, and that sensation of returning to the light was wonderfully relieving. In regular wear, this blindfold narrows field of view down to a sliver. To preserve canon accuracy, the exterior was crafted from subtly translucent mesh spliced with black leather, while the inner lining was padded with non-slip fabric; even so, nailing low-angle perspectives like Photo 1 meant locating the camera lens largely by intuition.
Now, about the garments: the black high-neck top features a sheer Spiderweb cut-out across the chest bordered by white topstitching. To impart dimensional depth without visual bulk, I reinforced the interior with structured mesh to hold the web lattice taut, overlaying it with stretch knit so both the side profile in Photo 1 and the frontal raised-hand stance in Photo 2 hug bodily curves seamlessly around the scalloped and sweetheart cutouts. Metallic hardware buckles and white contrast waistlines also served as essential accents; cinching the waistline tight during shooting created striking visual contrast against the sheen of the Silver-white wig.
Regarding the wig, a chin-length silver-white bob looks deceptively simple, but the razor work took immense precision. The fringe must mask half the face while draping at a precise arc that leaves enough clearance to reveal the opposite eye. In Photo 2, I pushed the visor onto my forehead to create an engaging eye-line with the camera and display the cosmetic design. Makeup leaned into earthy neutral tones to carve out orbital depth paired with an upturned winged liner, finished with a classic bold crimson lip that popped as the primary visual anchor amid the monochrome palette.
During shooting, Photo 1 aimed to embody 2B's solitary, austere combat stance. Resting my hand over my chest was not an empty pose, but a poised readiness to draw a blade or parry an incoming blow; though the eyes are veiled, a slightly lowered chin and pursed lips communicate disciplined restraint. Photo 2 presents a polar contrast: flashing a thumbs-up with a genuine smile captures a rare moment of candid relief after peeling off half the visor.
Sartorially, the spiderweb motif is the soul of this coordinate. The sheer mesh yields varied translucency under changing lighting; I cast a dedicated soft fill light across the chest to sharpen the Spiderweb cut-out weave while deepening the shadow values of the black fabric. Horizontal white accent stitching across the waistline elongated visual proportions, giving the frame a statuesque silhouette that harmonized with the dark techwear aesthetic below.
During outdoor location shoots, this Eyepatch heavily tests spatial awareness. Because you can only glimpse the ground immediately ahead, descending staircases requires extreme caution. Yet slipping it on undeniably accelerates character immersion, letting me envision standing in that desolate wasteland of ruins. Textile selection was equally critical: I utilized mid-weight fabric with subtle mechanical stretch to ensure the matte black surface absorbed light without blowing out into milky grey, retaining a premium tactile finish.
For anyone attempting this character, I recommend securing two hidden bobby pins inside the wig cap, as blunt short hair tends to slip forward when bowing the head and must harmonize with the Eyepatch band. Setting the makeup is equally paramount, particularly around the perimeter where the visor contacts the face; I applied generous translucent setting powder along those contact points to prevent friction rub-off. Though restricted vision slowed our pacing slightly, the resulting frames captured immense textural depth, seamlessly marrying the Spiderweb cut-out craftsmanship with 2B's cool, calculated elegance.