Man's jacket
Brand
North Beach Leather
(American, founded 1967)
Designer
Michael Hoban
Fall 1989
Leather
Gift of Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Object number91.192.1
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.”
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 frontCollections
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