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No way people got murdered over a jacket!?
Learn the story of two of the most influential and nororious leather jackets in history. We delve deep; witness a story covering humble beginnings, crime, influence, and legacy.

Welcome back, readers. If you’re in tune with streetwear, then you’ll know that leather jackets are one of the staples in a fit. There are plenty of jackets out there, and a lot of people don’t know the story behind some of fashion’s best leather jackets. Don’t worry though; I got you covered.
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So in today’s piece, we’re going to dive deep into some of streetwear’s famous and most infamous leather jackets. We’ll be covering the story behind these brands as well as their influence in fashion. Don’t get it twisted; I’m not telling you to drop your lifesavings on these jackets because some of them are expensive. But it’s definitely worth covering the story behind these brands because of how much history they carry.
DISCLAIMER: This article will discuss and reference themes of violence, crime, murder, and death.
So, enough talking. Let’s get into 2 of streetwear’s most famous and most infamous leather jackets: the Avirex jacket & the 8-Ball jacket.