King Ezekiel’s wardrobe blends post-apocalyptic survival gear with theatrical, aristocratic flair. Recreating his look comes down to balancing utilitarian protection—like body armor and combat boots—against flamboyant textures like salt-and-pepper dreadlocks, a patterned button-down, and a sweeping duster.
Because Ezekiel wears heavy layers, the biggest challenge when assembling this costume is managing bulk and heat while keeping the silhouette sharp. Most of these components can be sourced from off-the-rack garments and tactical pieces with minimal alteration needed.
The Signature Hair and Beard
Ezekiel’s silver-streaked dreadlocks define his silhouette before anything else. A pre-styled dreadlock wig in mixed black, grey, and white gives you the immediate volume and length required. You will want to pull the top section back into a loose half-ponytail, securing it with a dark band or leather cord while leaving the rest to hang over your shoulders.
If the wig fibers feel overly shiny out of the package, a light dusting of dry shampoo or translucent powder cuts the synthetic sheen. You can also thread wooden beads or wire wraps onto a few front dreadlocks to match his weathered look from the Kingdom. If you do not have natural facial hair to trim into his trimmed grey van dyke beard, spirit gum and crepe hair or a matching lace-front goatee will complete the face.
Shirt, Chest Protector, and Outerwear
Beneath the outerwear, Ezekiel wears a patterned blue button-down shirt. A dark blue or navy long-sleeve shirt featuring a small white star or geometric print works well here. Leave the top two buttons undone to show the collar spread naturally beneath your armor.
Over the shirt goes a black motocross or tactical chest guard protector. Real motorcycle roost deflectors have the right rigid plastic plates, segmented shoulder caps, and adjustable side straps that sit securely against the torso. Adjust the side buckles so the plate sits snug against your ribcage without riding up when you sit or raise your arms.
For the outer layer, you have two screen-accurate options depending on the season you are pulling from. His primary look features a long black trench coat or duster worn unbuttoned over the chest plate. Alternatively, for colder scenes, he swaps to a rugged brown leather coat with a white fur or shearling collar. If you go with the long trench, ensure the armholes are cut roomy enough to fit comfortably over the chest protector’s shoulder guards without bunching.
Trousers and Footwear
For the bottom half, either straight-leg black tactical pants or durable khaki cargo trousers fit the Kingdom’s practical aesthetic. The fit should be relaxed through the thigh and taper slightly at the ankle so you can tuck them cleanly into your footwear. Heavy-duty utility pockets provide handy storage during long event days without ruining your costume lines.
Tuck the trousers directly into a pair of sturdy black combat boots. Laced boots with lug soles provide the necessary post-apocalyptic grit while keeping you comfortable on hard convention floors.
On your hands, Ezekiel wears black fingerless tactical gloves with hard knuckle inserts. The exposed fingertips make handling props and checking your phone straightforward, while the reinforced molded knuckles reinforce his combat-ready status.
The Walking Stick and Shiva
Ezekiel rarely steps out without his walking staff, which conceals a hidden sword in the show. A golden staff or walking cane topped with an ornate gold handle serves as his royal scepter. A cane that reaches roughly waist height allows you to rest your hand on the pommel naturally while standing.
No King Ezekiel appearance feels complete without a nod to Shiva, his pet Bengal tiger. Carrying a realistic plush toy tiger attached to a thick plastic chain instantly signals the character to anyone passing by. Plastic chain links are lightweight and convention-safe, giving you the visual presence of a chained predator without dragging actual metal weight across a venue floor.
