Legendary fashion designer Jeff Hamilton is famous for using unapologetically loud logos on leather jackets that feature bright colors and large oversized graphics. After the dissolution of Hamilton’s relationship with Guess, Hamilton began to design hand-embroidered jackets and is known for the NBA championship leather jacket style. Hamilton’s design pieces go back decades and are a part of sports history, with not only sports stars rocking the menswear but celebrities supporting the brand too.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Hamilton designed NBA leather jackets for:
- Michael Jordan and the 1996 Chicago Bulls
- 2000-2002 Championship Los Angeles Lakers
- Hip-hop artist Drake, Kobe Bryant’s last game “Farewell Mamba”
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Hamilton commissioned by celebrities such as:
- Micheal Jackson
- Madonna
- Jay Z
- Guns n’ Roses
The list goes on, but why would Hamilton be presenting jackets to Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and power forward Kevin Durant? The duo was presented with custom jackets last night to celebrate their gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympic games, featured on the Phoenix Suns X account. The leather jacket on the left front side reads “USA Men’s Basketball” displaying a special nod to both the “Gold Medalist.” Booker immediately said, “that’s serious”, as Hamilton revealed the special fit placing the right sleeved flag hand-embroidered jacket on Books back. All smiles with the new gear bringing back Olympic memories and shining a light on the accomplishment.
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KD got in the action too equally pumped for the surprise, “that’s so tough, ” KD said while discussing with Hamilton design choices for the shoulder area on the jacket.
A jacket fit for a pair of gold medalists ????
Last night, Jeff Hamilton presented KD & Book custom jackets to celebrate their gold medals in the Paris 2024 games! pic.twitter.com/qqRxT2dDn1
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Both hoopers are coming off a spectacular game with KD hitting 21 points, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks, while Booker dominated with 27 points, nine assists, three rebounds and two steals against the Golden State Warriors, grabbing a needed win after a loss against the Nets. It is safe to say that the pair have had a great 24 hours after the successful win last night, along with both stars getting one of a kind new custom fitted hand crafted jackets. The Phoenix Suns play the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
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Jacqline Rhodes is a writer for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on X via @JackieRhodes_
