Lot 12


VINTAGE

Original Def Jam MA-1 Jacket

Estimate

USD $6,000 - 9,000

Closed

Dec 16, 4:24pm UTC


Ships From: USA

An original late 1980s Def Jam MA-1 bomber jacket, crafted in army green nylon, the jacket features 'Def Jam Recordings' embroidered in gold across the back and a turntable tonearm embroidered on the left breast, celebrating the pioneering hip-hop label’s influence on music and culture. The jacket is finished with a vibrant orange nylon lining, characteristic of classic MA-1 flight jacket designs.


The Def Jam MA-1 jacket embodies the intersection of fashion and music, reflecting the label’s style and branding during its formative years. A wearable artifact of hip-hop history, this jacket offers both visual impact and historical significance, representing a tangible connection to the legacy of Def Jam Recordings, a rare and iconic piece of hip-hop history,