Whew! I went all out on this one! You can call me the fat fur blacksmith!
Anyway, Rowan here is wearing something called brigandine armor! It is something you rarely see in fiction, and thats a bummer because its really good on about every front.
Brigandine armor is reinforced clothing that is supported by a series of metal plates inside. That makes it easier to make (cheaper), more flexible, more protective (clothes absorb shock), and it looks neat!