91.192.1

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Faking_It_43 2013.87.1 (jacket), Shelves Top to Bottom 2014.34.1 (tote bag), 2014.37.6 (book and case), 99.30.9 (chartreuse flower shoe), 98.41.4 (black patent bag), 2014.37.1 (tote bag with black), 2008.10.1 (yellow wallet), 2014.43.1 (yellow flower shoe), 2002.96.14 (blue bag), 2010.56.2 (white monogram bag), 94.73.5C (checkbook), 94.73.5B (wallet), 78.57.67 (black bag), 2014.37.5 (tote bag with green), 2014.13.1 (mini bag), 2007.25.1 (metallic brocade bag), 2014.41.1 (black quilted bag), 2014.37.2 (large tote bag), 91.192.1 (jacket), 91.192.2 (jacket)

Faking_It_44 2007.25.1 (bag top shelf), 2014.41.1 (bag middle shelf), 2014.37.2 (bag bottom shelf), 91.192.1 (jacket left), 91.192.2 (jacket right)

Trendology_37 Left to right 2008.77.7 and 87.150.4 (shoes case), 93.139.6 (dress) 89.64.90 (grey dress), 88.63.2 (jacket hidden), 97.35.1 (hat wall), 2000.32.7 (bodysuit and skirt), 97.125.4 (black and white suit hidden), 2009.16.23 (blue dress), 89.157.1 (green jacket and dress), 91.186.2 (shoes case), 91.192.1 (jacket), 91.237.1 (jacket hidden), 99.122.2 and 2013.88.1 (gold jacket ensemble and boots hidden), 2013.87.1 (jacket), 2013.56.1 and 94.80.1 and 92.137.6D and 2002.96.8 (necklace and suit and belt and bag), 2005.40.10 (black and white jacket), 98.20.5 (black suit), 2008.86.1 and 2003.96.2 (shoes and earrings case)

Fashion and Politics_53 Left to right 91.111.36 (jacket), 91.192.1 (leather jacket), 90.179.1 (t shirt wall), 90.179.2 (t shirt wall), 2005.40.4 and 2005.40.5 (vest and pants), 95.9.2 (dress)

Trendology_41 Left to right 91.192.1 (jacket), 91.237.1 (jacket), 99.122.2 and 2013.88.1 (gold jacket ensemble and boots), 2013.87.1 (jacket), 2013.56.1 and 94.80.1 and 92.137.6D and 2002.96.8 (necklace and suit and belt and bag), 2005.40.10 (black and white jacket), 98.20.5 (black suit), 2008.86.1and 2003.96.2 (shoes and earrings case)

Object: Man's jacket

Brand: North Beach Leather (American, founded 1967)

Designer: Michael Hoban

Date: Fall 1989

Medium: Leather

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather

Object number: 91.192.1

DescriptionMan's 8 Ball jacket; white, black, green, and red pieced leather with white 8 appliqué on sleeves and back; convertible collar; bomber style with ribbed cuffs and lower band; bound pockets, zipper front

Label Text:During the late 1980s and early 1990s, boldly patterned “8-ball” jackets were coveted by urban youth. These leather garments were indicative of a fascination with expensive clothing to indicate status or “street credibility.”

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Menswear

Exhibitions:

Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Trend-ology
Faking It: Originals, Copies, and Counterfeits
Fashion & Politics