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Collection of the Smithsonian NMAAHC; Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane. Object record

Black tuxedo jacket by FUBU

1992–2007

Materials

Worsted wool, synthetic satin, plastic, felt (jacket); paper and metal (tag).

House / label

FUBU

Collection

1992–2007

Archive reference

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture · coverage-fubu-black-tuxedo-jacket-1992-2007

Behind the design

The museum attributes this black tuxedo jacket to FUBU and dates it 1992–2007, a range spanning two decades. Its construction combines worsted wool with synthetic satin. The source does not identify a runway season or an individual garment designer.

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