With 40+ years of history perfecting the art of the jacket & creating a cultural phenomenon, Avirex is best-known for its highly crafted leather bomber jackets & collectible pieces coveted everywhere by high profile athletes & musicians.

Jul 14, 2021 · Avirex is back. After months of teasers and growing anticipation, the American brand has formally announced its relaunch for fall/winter 2021.

Mar 24, 2022 · In the video, Nas wears the same iconic white Avirex jacket that was worn in the 1998 classic film Belly. The “Icon Jacket” was re-released with Avirex’s Fall 21 collection and...

Jul 26, 2021 · The leather jacket experts at Avirex are gearing up to release a new collection, marked by the return of the Icon jacket. Famously worn by Nas in Belly, the jacket has been made available for order on the Avirex website.

Jul 15, 2021 · The leather jacket aficionados at Avirex are gearing up to release a new collection, marked by the return of the Icon jacket. Famously worn by Nas in Belly , the jacket has been made available...

Avirex is back. After months of teasers and growing anticipation, the American brand has formally announced its relaunch for fall/winter 2021. The company, best known for its top-tier leather jackets, was founded in 1975 as a supplier of aviation apparel for the United States Airforce.

From Nas to Biggie Smalls, anyone who was anyone in the ‘90s scene proudly owned an Avirex varsity jacket or flight jacket. And with the influence of American hip-hop behind it, it didn’t take long for the style to reach the shores of Europe, too.

Feb 19, 2025 · Avirex launched in 1975, seamlessly blending military aesthetics with urban fashion. Initially focused on creating authentic leather flight jackets for the U.S. Air Force, the brand skyrocketed to popularity in the '90s, becoming a favorite among hip-hop icons like Notorious B.I.G. and Nas.

Jun 1, 2021 · Avirex’s digital flagship, www.avirex.com, will officially launch in August but brand fans can now secure the Icon Jacket in four colors as part of a brand preview moment. Avirex is part of the Centric Brands portfolio.

Aug 1, 2017 · If Instagram had existed in 1998, Belly would have ensured that Nas would be properly recognized as a fashion icon. These hypothetical accolades wouldn’t be credited to Nas alone. The film’s biggest aesthetic praises belong to …