Marlon Brando cool to Jensen Huang joke: how the black leather jacket became a meme
Summary
Jensen Huang’s black leather jacket has become a recognizable part of his public image and a target of online jokes. He has said he owns dozens of leather jackets and wears black to avoid spending time choosing clothes; the style also draws on the jacket’s long association with rebellious figures in popular culture.Key Facts
- Huang has worn black leather jackets with black T-shirts and black jeans at public appearances.
- Huang told CBS that he owns 30 to 40 leather jackets and that his wife, Lori, chooses them.
- Huang said wearing black helps him avoid making clothing decisions.
- A Tom Ford jacket worn and signed by Huang sold at a Sotheby’s charity auction for $960,000 in July.
- Online jokes and memes have focused on Huang’s leather-jacket look.
- Black leather jackets became associated with rebellious style through figures including Marlon Brando in the 1953 film The Wild One.
- Other performers associated with leather jackets include James Dean, David Bowie, Patrick Swayze, John Travolta and Harrison Ford.
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