Object of the Day

Leather Jacket and Pants Worn by Rakim

November 27

This ensemble, featuring a brown felt homburg hat by Scala, and a brown leather jacket and pants designed by Dapper Dan, was worn by Rakim at the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors event.

Hat, leather jacket, and leather pants worn by Rakim

Description
An ensemble featuring a brown felt homburg hat (.1) by Scala and a brown leather jacket (.2) and pants (.3) designed by Dapper Dan for Rakim, and worn by Rakim at the 2006 VH1 Hip Hop Honors event.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Designed by
Dapper Dan, American, born 1945
Manufactured by
Scala, founded 1921
Worn by
Rakim, American, born 1968
Date
2006
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rakim
Medium
Hat: wool felt, grosgrain ribbon, feathers, and synthetic fiber
Jacket: leather, nylon cloth, and plastic zipper
Pants: leather, polyester fleece, and plastic closures
Dimensions
H x W x D (2016.10.1-.3 (on form)): 69 × 29 × 15 in. (175.3 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)
H x W x D (2016.10.2-.3 (on form)): 61 1/2 × 29 × 15 in. (156.2 × 73.7 × 38.1 cm)
Type
ensembles (costume)