Original 1984 MTV "Lost Weekend With Van Halen" jacket. This black, white, and red bomber-style jacket was made as part of a MTV promotion that granted a prize winner a weekend with Van Halen, including backstage hijinks and more. It was designed to promote Van Halen's 1984 album. Here's a video chronicling the promotion in which you can see the winner wearing one of these limited edition jackets (you can view video here, just press play):
This particular jacket was owned by Chip Rachlin, who worked at MTV as Director of Acquisitions in its' early days. He also was an agent at ICM in Los Angeles, working with Billy Joel, Eagles, Beach Boys, America, and many others and later managed The Kinks.
In men's size XL, this jacket features the MTV logo stitched in red and white material on the left front. Black ribbed collar and cuffs. Sleeves and side pockets made of red vinyl. See photos for condition but overall it is in Excellent condition and could be worn, or would make a fantastic display item. Great piece of vintage MTV/Van Halen memorabilia.
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Features:
- Vintage 1984 MTV "Lost Weekend With Van Halen" jacket
- Labeled size XL (considered Men's size L to XL)
- Pyramid brand
- Materials per label: 80% reprocessed wool, 15% unknown, Lining: 100% bonded polyester
- Snap front, ribbed collar and cuffs, pleated inner lining
- In Excellent condition with extremely light wear
- Great collectible for any MTV or Van Halen fan or vintage tour jacket collector
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