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A counterculture statement, Pelle Pelle changed the perception of an era by turning leather jackets into a hip-hop staple.

How Pelle Pelle's jackets introduced leather in hip-hop.

From AJs to flashy pants, imponent designs have always played a prominent role in the rap scene.

Although there are countless pieces, only a few have left their mark on a generation, such as Pelle Pelle's jackets.

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Aesthetics is one of the foundations of hip-hop, and this kind of flagship design is one of those pieces that build an even more fly look.

With a special place in rap history dating back to the first most iconic videos in the '80s, leather jackets got their spotlight when Michigan-based Pelle Pelle became something.

Glossy, with big letters, a few patches, and a distinct identity, the brand's take quickly became a must-have all over the USA.

Pelle Pelle wasn't for those who didn't want to be noticed. And this was probably the best feature of those huge, colorful bombers and varsities.

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Giving the biker look a street touch, the sizing is one aspect that made Pelle Pelle fall into rappers' taste.

More than how it looked, how it dressed was something important in those early decades. A counterculture statement, the piece wouldn't be streetwear if it didn't catch attention.

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From old school rap, being worn by Tupac, Nas, and Camron, to new school stars, such as A$AP Rocky, Asap Ferg, and Chief Keef, Pelle Pelle's legacy went on and their jackets are still objects of desire.

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There is no doubt that the brand paved the way for other creatives such as Jeff Hamilton and Demna Gvasalia, who is investing in oversized and high-end leather jackets under Balenciaga.

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Recently, even streetwear giant Supreme paid homage to the brand with a trio of black, red, and yellow Pelle Pelle inspired jackets in its SS16 collection.