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The Museum at FIT. Object record

Double-breasted bomber jacket

1987

Materials

High-Tek leather (faux and lambskin leather)

House / label

Dapper Dan of Harlem

Collection

1987

Archive reference

The Museum at FIT · 2013.87.1

Behind the design

Dapper Dan combined a double-breasted bomber silhouette with panels bearing luxury-brand monograms. The Museum at FIT identifies the materials as High-Tek leather, combining faux and lambskin leather, and dates the jacket to 1987. Its exhibition places the garment within the development of hip-hop fashion.

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