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Black tuxedo jacket by FUBU

1992-2007

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black tuxedo jacket designed by FUBU (a). The jacket is made from black worsted wool, it is single-breasted with a notched lapel trimmed in black satin. The back of the collar is faced with wool felt. One buttonhole is placed on the proper left lapel. Padding is placed at both shoulders likely made of wool or cotton. The jacket closes at the center front with four black plastic buttons that are concave on the surface and have the text [FUBU] engraved and infilled with white repeating around the rim. There is one welt breast pocket at the proper left side and two diagonal welted pockets with self-fabric flaps at waist level. There are two darts at the front of the jacket each ending at the side pockets. The sleeves are straight and without cuffs. The jacket is fully lined in a black woven stripe synthetic fabric.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2007.3.50.1ab

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