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Part 3: Jeff Hamilton on Kobe Bryant Wearing His Jacket for Iconic Photo After Winning Finals
Part 1: Jeff Hamilton on How He Got Started in Fashion, Launching Guess Jeans' Mens Line
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In this clip, Morocco-born French fashion designer Jeff Hamilton talks about collaborating with Drake for a custom made jacket in honor of Kobe Bryant's final NBA season called 'Farewell to Mamba.' The 66-year-old talks about loaning Vanessa Bryant one of his autographed jackets so that she could wear it at this year's NBA All-Star game. As the discussion continues, Jeff Hamilton talks about his dear friendship with Mike Tyson and what a kind and genuine human being he is. The iconic fashion designer talks about his friendship with the late Muhammad Ali and the late Nelson Mandela. He also talks about the impact that he has had on the culture and the feeling he gets from being fortunate enough to work with creatives like Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd and Travis Scott. Lastly, Jeff Hamilton talks about the legacy that he wants to leave behind as a fashion designer.
Later in the interview, Jeff Hamilton reveals how much it would cost to get a custom jacket designed and crafted by him today. He also explains how he approaches the garments and designs that come from his brand. He states that he adds unique details in order to ensure his pieces are one of a kind and something to cherish.
