Pelle Pelle
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion, Streetwear |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Marc Buchanan |
| Headquarters | Auburn Hills, Michigan , United States |
| Products | Leather outerwear, sportswear, handbags |
Type of site | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Key people | Marc Buchanan (founder) 1 |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Products | Apparel and accessories |
Pelle Pelle is a streetwear brand created by Marc Buchanan.[1] Established in 1978, Pelle Pelle initially focused on producing leather outerwear.[2][3][4] The company operates out of Auburn Hills, Michigan.[5]
History
Pelle Pelle emerged during the 1970s alongside the rise of hip-hop culture. This era introduced a new fashion trend emphasizing roomy pants and relaxed apparel favored by MCs and breakdance performers. Designer Marc Buchanan gained recognition for his vibrant, intricately detailed leather jackets before expanding into sportswear and other types of outerwear.[6] The brand's name draws inspiration from an Italian phrase, reflecting a significant cultural and stylistic influence.[7]
In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission imposed a $40,000 penalty on Pelle Pelle for mislabeling certain men's jackets and pants as machine washable, despite these items being susceptible to damage when laundered.[8]
The fall of 2009 marked the introduction of Pelle Pelle’s handbag collection.[9]
Celebrities
Pelle Pelle has been a preferred choice for numerous high-profile figures, including 50 Cent, G Unit, Dr. Dre, Young Dre The Truth, Ludacris, Marques Colston, Usher, Dru Hill, Bobby Brown, Fat Joe, Mario, and David Gun, the lead singer of King 810.[10][11]
The brand was specifically tasked by Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash to design a studded leather jacket for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Additionally, Pelle Pelle apparel makes an appearance in the 2009 biographical film Notorious, which portrays the life story of rapper Biggie Smalls.[12]
Bankruptcy
Following its shutdown in 2019, the company was anticipated to make a comeback in 2022.[13][14]
References
- ↑ Givhan, Robin (1999-07-30). "Menswear Hip-Hops Into Spring; Bright Colors and Loose Fit Shake Up The Suit Set". Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ "The Denim Directory (Part 4)". Daily News Record. 2006-08-14. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ "Parties, labels, collections". Der Tagesspiegel (in German). 2007-01-26. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Pallay, Jessica (2008-03-10). "Urban Legend; Pelle Pelle Has Been Streetwear's Leather Leader for Three Decades Strong". Daily News Record. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ "Pelle Pelle Makes the Move". Women's Wear Daily. 2001-02-01. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ Schnotz, Wilhelm (28 September 2017). "What Is Pelle Leather?". Our Everyday Life. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Missoni appoints Filippo Grazioli as new creative director". nss magazine.
- ↑ "Pelle Fined for Improper Labels". Consumer Affairs. 2003-02-04. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ Wreksono, Asmara. "Thinking Outside the Leather Box with Pelle Pelle Outerwear". www.elist10.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- ↑ "Pelle Pelle's 30th Anniversary Party". Socially Superlative. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ Gill, John (2000-02-04). "Mary J., Chilli, Rakim, Others Come Out For Fashion Week". MTV. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2008.
- ↑ "Pelle Pelle". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ Odo, Michelle (4 July 2022). "Pelle Pelle, the leather jacket label so good they named it twice". Real Leather. Stay Different.
- ↑ "Pelle Pelle and Avirex Are Back: Here's How Hip-Hop Popularized Leather Jackets". Complex.