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By Allison Perlstein
Swizz Beatz started out as a young DJ in du-rags and baggy clothes and has evolved into a Grammy award winning producer, artist, and style icon. In 2011 alone, Swizzy has already collaborated with Audemars Piguet, Louboutin, Reebok, and is said to be releasing his own line of studded leather jackets. It's no wonder a couple weeks back, he incited a small riot at Webster hall in NYC when he threw his leather Louboutin jacket into the crowd, starting a new song on the spot called “Throw the Muthaf*cking Jackets on Stage.” Whether custom-made or couture, Swizz’s choices in leather are always reflective of his unique style. With that said, let’s take a look back at some of Swizz Beatz’s best moments in leather jackets.
1
WHAT: Christian Louboutin studded leopard jacket
WHERE: Grammys, 2011
2
WHAT: Christian Louboutin custom studded red leather jacket
WHERE: Eve Nightclub at Crystals, Las Vegas, May 2010
3
WHAT: Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 Leather Jacket
WHERE: Kastel in NYC
4
WHAT: Louboutin white studded leather jacket
WHERE: "Everyday Coolin'” video set with Eve
5
WHAT: Schott NYC Lambskin Bomber
WHERE: Alicia Keys Album release, 2009
6
WHAT: Keith Haring art on a leather biker jacket
WHERE: “On To The Next One” video, 2009
7
WHAT: Sabit Letterman Jacket
WHERE: New York City, 2009
8
WHAT: Custom Reebok Classic biker jacket
WHERE: New York City, 2011
9
WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana jacket
WHERE: GQ Photoshoot, 2010
10
WHAT: Custom made leather jacket
WHERE: Heat vs. Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden, April 2011
11
WHAT: Custom made leather jacket
WHERE: Grand opening of Lavo, New York City 2009
12
WHAT: Balmain Leather Bomber Jacket from the Spring/ Summer 2010 collection
WHERE: London, 2010
