Pelle Pelle
Encyclopedia
Pelle Pelle is an urban fashion brand designed by Marc Buchanan. Pelle Pelle was launched in 1978 and started as a leather
outerwear company. The brand was also the first brand to launch the designer baggy pants. Pelle is based in Auburn Hills
, Michigan
.
The company was recently asked by some founders of hip-hop, Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash to create a leather jacket for them to wear that was studded when they were inducted in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. This brand is also seen in “Notorious,” a 2009 motion picture that chronicles the life of Biggie Smalls, a rap artist.
In 2003, Pelle Pelle was fined $40,000 by the Federal Trade Commission
for placing inaccurate labels on several types of men's pants and jacket
s. The clothes were labeled as being able to be cleaned by a washing machine
; however, the garments were damaged when washed.
, G Unit, Ludacris
, NFL Player Marques Colston
, Usher
, Dru Hill
, Bobby Brown
, Fat Joe
and more recently Mario.
On January 10th, 2009, R&B singer Mario ventured to be the face of Pelle Pelle's European Spring/Summer 2009 campaign with various press shots for the campaign running throughout the next few months.
Gloria Velez appeared in a Pelle Pelle promotion at a Las Vegas event signing autographs and posing for photographers wearing nothing but Pelle Pelle body paint.
On September 14th, 50 Cent wore Pelle Pelle at the final show of Eminem & Jay Z’s “Home & Home Tour” at Yankee Stadium.
In an official Pelle Pelle Video (shot by Dukatti Films), Dro Man is shopping for Pelle Pelle and street dancing.
In an effort to get into the game, Pelle Pelle created its own music video premiering Pelle Pelle apparel.
Leather
Leather is a durable and flexible material created via the tanning of putrescible animal rawhide and skin, primarily cattlehide. It can be produced through different manufacturing processes, ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry.-Forms:...
outerwear company. The brand was also the first brand to launch the designer baggy pants. Pelle is based in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills is a city in Metro Detroit, Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. The city was formed in 1983 when Pontiac Township became the City of Auburn Hills.-Economy:...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
.
The company was recently asked by some founders of hip-hop, Furious Five and Grandmaster Flash to create a leather jacket for them to wear that was studded when they were inducted in the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. This brand is also seen in “Notorious,” a 2009 motion picture that chronicles the life of Biggie Smalls, a rap artist.
History
Pelle Pelle is an urban fashion brand which originated in the 1970s when the hip-hop era emerged. A revolution in fashion took the form of comfort in baggy pants and loose clothing for emcees and breakdancers. Designer Marc Buchanan specialized in creating brightly colored, highly embellished leather jackets, and branched out to sportswear and other outerwear.In 2003, Pelle Pelle was fined $40,000 by the Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act...
for placing inaccurate labels on several types of men's pants and jacket
Jacket
A jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear...
s. The clothes were labeled as being able to be cleaned by a washing machine
Washing machine
A washing machine is a machine designed to wash laundry, such as clothing, towels and sheets...
; however, the garments were damaged when washed.
Pelle Pelle Product Lines
In the fall of 2009, Threadless added women’s handbags to their product line:Leather
Pelle Pelle leather jackets include a light leather jacket for spring or a heavy one for winter. Most jackets have fur trimmings. Bomber jackets made of leather are available in adult as well as children sizes.Outerwear
The company specializes in blending urban gear with street clothes. In 1978, this clothing line catered to only men but is now producing clothing for teenagers and women, as well.Celebrities
Many "celebrities" have worn Pelle Pelle such as 50 Cent50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, G Unit, Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, NFL Player Marques Colston
Marques Colston
Marques Colston is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a supplemental compensatory pick. Following the trade of receiver Donté Stallworth, Colston was inserted into the starting lineup for week 1 of...
, Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
, Dru Hill
Dru Hill
Dru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", ...
, Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
, Fat Joe
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
and more recently Mario.
On January 10th, 2009, R&B singer Mario ventured to be the face of Pelle Pelle's European Spring/Summer 2009 campaign with various press shots for the campaign running throughout the next few months.
Gloria Velez appeared in a Pelle Pelle promotion at a Las Vegas event signing autographs and posing for photographers wearing nothing but Pelle Pelle body paint.
On September 14th, 50 Cent wore Pelle Pelle at the final show of Eminem & Jay Z’s “Home & Home Tour” at Yankee Stadium.
In an official Pelle Pelle Video (shot by Dukatti Films), Dro Man is shopping for Pelle Pelle and street dancing.
In an effort to get into the game, Pelle Pelle created its own music video premiering Pelle Pelle apparel.