Zhao and Radiant Eye armor

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I have a question about ☆☆Radiant Eye Cuirass: Sol

http://www.pwdatabase.com/pwi/items/32278 Does not include all the requirements but says Crimson Officer Zhao can craft certain armors directly into it...

So, my potentially foolish question is this: Would a R8R item made that way still require the reputation? Just checking my options b:thanks