Amal Guessous x Michael Hoban Leather Jacket — Pre–Chrome Hearts Era | 925 Sterling Silver Hardware | Billy Idol Owned & Worn (M–L)

⭐ INTRODUCING: A MID-1980’S COLLABORATION DESIGNER JACKET BETWEEN AMAL GUESSOUS OF ‘A&G ROCK’ X MICHAEL HOBAN OF ‘NORTH BEACH LEATHER’ & RICHARD STARK OF CHROME HEARTS, LOADED WITH .925 STERLING SILVER HARDWARE PREVIOUSLY OWNED + WORN BY BILLY IDOL – Size M (Fits Like Large) – Accompanied By x2 COA Documents Incl/ Starwear Status ‘COA’ (Certificate Of Authenticity!)

Loaded with .925 Sterling Silver Hardware: x6 sterling silver cross studs at the front with button-up closure, complemented by x2 cross studs on the breast pockets and x2 at the cuffs. The reverse features x4 additional cross studs, x1 large central cross with fleur-de-lis detailing, and a .925 Solid Sterling ‘North Beach Leather’ branded plaque mounted to the bottom back.

Personally Owned + Worn By Celebrity Superstar Singer / Musician – BILLY IDOL!!

☆ BRING BACK MAGIC MOMENTS OF NOSTALGIA WITH THIS COLLECTIBLE STYLISH PIECE OF FASHION/ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY! ☆

⭐ “WHY IS THIS JACKET SO ICONIC!?” – Read Below:

THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND MID-1980’S EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN MICHAEL HOBAN OF ‘NORTH BEACH LEATHER’ & AMAL GUESSOUS OF ‘A&G CASHMERE’ & RICHARD STARK OF CHROME HEARTS. (PRE-CHROME HEARTS ERA)

‘A&G’ Amal Guessous Brand Backstory “Chrome Hearts” –

Amal Guessous collaborated closely with Richard Stark during the formative years leading to the creation of Chrome Hearts. As one of the original designers working alongside Richard and Laurie Lynn Stark prior to the house’s founding in 1988, Guessous helped shape the brand’s iconic rock-and-roll aesthetic. During this mid-to-late 1980s period, he operated under his original identity, A&G Rock, focusing on rock-inspired .925 sterling silver jewelry and custom .925 sterling hardware–embellished garments within the pre–Chrome Hearts Los Angeles scene. He later expanded this vision under A&G Cashmere, launched in 1989, introducing full “rock couture” collections that carried the same rebellious luxury ethos. A&G remains the only brand to successfully defeat Chrome Hearts in court, prevailing in two infringement cases in the 1990s and again in 2007.

This piece originates from that pivotal pre-Chrome Hearts era, when Guessous and Stark were producing exclusive, one-off works for high-profile clients. Executed as a hand-crafted leather artwork with .925 sterling silver hardware, it reflects Guessous’ peak creative output and a rare material experiment.

Only a very small number of leather garments incorporating sterling silver elements were ever produced during this period, making surviving examples exceptionally rare. Created just before Stark founded Chrome Hearts in 1988, this piece represents a defining intersection of two influential creative forces—before one went on to become a global luxury icon.

O.G. Celebrity Patrons of A&G x Chrome Hearts: During the earliest and most exclusive era of the brand, A&G x Chrome Hearts pieces were reserved for only the most elite figures in entertainment and fashion. Usher Raymond famously wore A&G in his chart-topping club-hit music video “Yeah!” Other legendary patrons include Cher, Jim Jones, Lil Wayne, JC Chasez, Lenny Kravitz, Billy Idol, alongside iconic actors Samuel L. Jackson, Ashton Kutcher, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Laurence Fishburne, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and supermodel icons such as Naomi Campbell—all of whom helped cement the brand’s aura of rarefied prestige. In recent years, the stacked cross motif has re-emerged as a dominant visual code in contemporary fashion, with the skull collage variation representing its earliest evolution (Seen Worn By Dipset’s JIM JONES in (2005) & In 2025 – it has been worn by some of entertainment’s most influential cultural figures—including, but not limited to: Drake, Gervonta Davis, Timothée Chalamet, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty, Yeat, and Ken Carson—solidifying its legacy as a timeless emblem of luxury, rebellion, and cultural significance.

⭐ MEASUREMENTS + EXTRA DETAILS:

• Pit To Pit = 21.5″Inches.
• Shoulder To Shoulder Seam = 18.5″Inches.
• Shoulder Seam To End Of Sleeve = 25.5″.
• Armpit To End Of Sleeve = 18.5″Inches.
• Armpit To Bottom Of Jacket = 18.5″Inches.
• Waist = 21.5″Inches
• Jacket ‘Full Length’ – From Top Of Collar To Bottom ‘Hem’ = 32.5″Inches.

• Men’s Size: M Fits Like a Size (L)
• Material: 100% Leather + Sterling Silver Hardware.
• Condition: VERY WELL Looked After. (9-10) MINT!! – Hugely Impressive For a jacket 40+ Yrs Old! – Our curated collection features vintage items, each with a story to tell. Due to their age, these pieces may display signs of wear, adding to their individual charm and historical significance. We believe these imperfections enhance the authenticity and character of each item, making them truly one-of-a-kind. While we carefully document any notable “flaws”, please embrace the inherent beauty of vintage, where imperfections are a testament to a rich past – Consequently, this does not constitute grounds for a refund or further discount.
• .925 Sterling Silver Hardware: x6 sterling silver cross studs at the front with button-up closure, complemented by x2 cross studs on the breast pockets and x2 at the cuffs. The reverse features x4 additional cross studs, x1 large central cross with fleur-de-lis detailing, and a .925 Solid Sterling ‘North Beach Leather’ branded plaque mounted to the bottom back.
• Closure & Pockets: x2 Breast Pockets.
• Condition: Very Well Looked After! – Hugely Impressive For a Sneakers 40+ Yrs Old! – Our curated collection features vintage items, each with a story to tell. Due to their age, these pieces may display signs of wear, adding to their individual charm and historical significance. We believe these imperfections enhance the authenticity and character of each item, making them truly one-of-a-kind. While we carefully document any notable “flaws”, please embrace the inherent beauty of vintage, where imperfections are a testament to a rich past – Consequently, this does not constitute grounds for a refund or further discount.
• Our Reputation: Our Pieces Are Loved Exclusively By Celebrities & High Fashion Enthusiasts Around The Globe! This Is Another Piece Fit For The True Collector Or STAR Performer (Get Ready To Turn Heads!)
• Collectability: THESE ICONIC COLLECTIBLE SHOES WILL CONTINUE TO RISE IN VALUE UNLIKE REGULAR DESIGNER BRAND FASHION.
• **GLASS CASE/ FRAME /WORTHY!** (AN REAL INVESTMENT FASHION PIECE!)
• – Accompanied By x2 COA Documents Incl/ Starwear Status ‘COA’ (Certificate Of Authenticity!) – Our Certificate of Authenticity is presented with an embossed Starwear Status Certified Metallic Sticker which preserves the Authenticity of these truly unique vintage designer collectibles and celebrity owned entertainment pieces.
• (World’s First Vintage Authenticators For Collectible Historic Fashion spanning over the past 4 decades!) Our Certificate Of Authenticity covers various categories –
• 1. Celebrity Wardrobe / Screen Worn Movie Memorabilia.
• 2. Historic Archive Fashion. (Rarest Of The Rare!) 

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