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NBA superstar Lebron James and 8 other celebrities with a taste for Fall River fashion


Every king needs his royal garments.

When basketball superstar Lebron James made history as the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points, he carried a piece of Fall River with him — a Vanson Leathers jacket designed with luxury brand Aimé Leon Dore.

On March 2, the NBA legend was photographed strolling into Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles before his 40,000-point game wearing the raffia leather jacket, made by Vanson in Fall River.

Vanson has made high-end motorcycle leathers since 1974, with their home on Broadway in Fall River since 1987. Their gear is suitable for everything from professional racing to looking extremely cool as hell.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James recently scored his 40,000th career point, and before the big game wore a Vanson Leathers jacket made in Fall River.

King James' ALD Vanson jacket is currently out of stock in black — but if you don't mind the light tan version, it's $2,250.

James is far from the only celeb photographed wearing Vanson products. Here are a handful of others:

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Alicia Keys

The R&B singer-songwriter and pianist has a Vanson Star Jacket — so named because of the huge competition red star on the back. One of these will set you back $1,000.

Ralph Lauren

The fashion designer and style icon also knew coolness when he saw it, and he saw it in a Vanson Star.

LL Cool J

Hip-hop artist and actor LL Cool J had a Vanson Star himself, but in black and white.

Usher

The R&B singer and dancer was photographed wearing a Vanson Bones flat-track motorcycle jacket — currently going for $1,250.

Axl Rose

The Guns N' Roses frontman had a Vanson Bones jacket himself.

Pharrell Williams

The record producer and singer had a Vanson Bones in reverse colors.

Jason Momoa

The "Aquaman" and "Game of Thrones" star partnered with Harley-Davidson to design an iconic leather jacket crafted by Vanson. It was limited in production and only sold through the Harley-Davidson Museum, but you can find one on eBay for $1,500.

Joey Ramone

Black leather jackets were key to the style of New York punk legends the Ramones. Singer Joey Ramone wore a Vanson Rock and Roll jacket — currently available for $800.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Vanson Leathers jackets: Stars who were the Fall River made designs

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