the Anya Taylor-Joy rawks the hauberks.

 

With her appearances in The Northman and Furiosa, there's something formidably NorsePlay shieldmaiden in the performative multi-part soul that makes up Anya Taylor-Joy. Sure, it's called acting, but then add to it the above and below IRL (well, as IRL as a high fashion magazine interview spread & event runway can get) use of Viking-esque chainmail motified outfits.

And looking at the above or below brings to mind Freyja's Brisingamen's exceptionality as the Níu Heimar's ultimate necklace, which could possibly make it more body draping gleaming garment than jewelry-based accessory (though those hip-placed arrow shafts above are going to be unacceptably arm hampering). This additionally defensive purpose would also give Loki more personal use motivation for stealing it since it could serve as a byrnie.

Maybe as we look beyond the Viking Age to carry it forward into the now & our future, we could take some NorsePlay'd cues from this, though we could opt for the form & function of bulletproof materials.

Addenda: Soon after this post I ran across an early 2014 CE film Viking Quest with ATJ as a primary character. I can't wholeheartedly recommend it, it's pretty B-pic, but if you're an ATJ completist or want a direct-to-video feel offering with some weird remix NorsePlay elements, questionable costumes, and Ben Cross, well, there it is.

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Guillermo Maytorena IV knew there was something special in the Norse Lore when he picked up a copy of the d'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants at age seven. Since then he's been fascinated by the truthful potency of Norse Mythology, passionately read & studied, embraced Ásatrú, launched the Map of Midgard project, and spearheaded the neologism/brand NorsePlay. If you have employment/opportunities in investigative mythology,  field research, or product development to offer, do contact him.