https://gamesartist.co.uk/samurai-mercenary-character-breakdown-robin-julian-lee/
Robin-Julian Lee, Character Artist, has created this ornate and detailed mercenary armour, in this article, he talks about HIS modelling & sculpting techniques, cloth gen, texturing, rigging and rendering. Worth a read!
https://www.artstation.com/robinl
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XnAxRL