Dapper Dan of Harlem double breasted bomber jacket, High-Tek leather (faux and lambskin leather), 1987, USA, gift of Dapper Dan of Harlem Dapper Dan of Harlem double breasted bomber jacket, High-Tek leather (faux and lambskin leather), 1987, USA, gift of Dapper Dan of Harlem

Daniel Day, better known as Dapper Dan, is one of the most influential designers of the late twentieth century, although he was known by name only to a select few prior to his 2017 partnership with Gucci. A Harlem native, he created an innovative design bridge between New York street style and European luxury brands by co-opting designer logos for his hip hop-inflected silhouettes.