Sly Stone

Studded and fringed stage vest owned and worn by Sly Stone circa the early 1970s. Approx dimensions: 16 in across chest, 17 in across shoulders, 45 in length. Features metal studs in star patterns along the breast and back, as well as cascading beaded and feathered fringe. The intricately detailed black and white leather fringe includes hundreds of multi-colored beads, in multiple sizes, accented with red, yellow and green faux feathers. Accompanied by a handwritten and signed letter from Stone stating that he owned and wore the vest on stage during the early 1970s, as well as it being a featured part of his wardrobe on the July 18th, 1974 episode of The Mike Douglas Show. Excellent condition.

From the closet of a frontman and eccentric dresser.

Sly Stone’s wardrobe as lead singer for the immensely influential San Francisco soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone is among the most iconic of the era. This particular studded leather stage vest, with its garish feather and beads, is a classic and instantly recognizable example of the psychedelic fashion Sly and the Family Stone sported in efforts to liven up their performances and differentiate them from the buttoned up Motown crowd also prevelant on the R&B charts.