Luca Benini

Luca Benini

Fashion Entrepreneur

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Headquarters Voghiera, Italy

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Luca Benini is an Italian fashion entrepreneur and founder of Slam Jam. Born in Voghiera, a small town from Ferrara in Italy, Benini launched Slam Jam in his garage in 1989 from where he would sell products from overseas, quickly becoming a popular destination for the local streetwear scene. Benini has also had stints working for Stussy and Carhartt, whom he attributes much of the brand’s success to. A streetwear clothing company, Slam Jam is a multi-label retailer that has made its mark by selling a number of brands from all over the world. The company also owns several labels and hosts music and art shows. Benini’s Slam Jam has collaborated with many of the biggest sportswear and streetwear names such as Nike, Stussy and Converse on collaboration products, including sneakers, clothing and more.
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Slam Jam Pays Homage to Gaznevada in New Capsule
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Slam Jam Pays Homage to Gaznevada in New Capsule

With punk-inspired pieces.

The Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 is a Bridge Between Milan and NYC
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The Slam Jam x Nike Air Force 1 is a Bridge Between Milan and NYC

Inspired by Slam Jam founder Luca Benini’s first trip across the pond.

Slam Jam Rebels With Its Vans Sk8-Hi Collaboration
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Slam Jam Rebels With Its Vans Sk8-Hi Collaboration

Slotting into the imprint’s (Un)Corporate Uniform ideology.

Slam Jam Links With Levi's for '90s Punk-Tinged (Un)Corporate Uniforms 501s
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Slam Jam Links With Levi's for '90s Punk-Tinged (Un)Corporate Uniforms 501s

A Johnny Rotten-worn, Seditionaries-inspired knit and a checkered shirt also appear.

Converse and Slam Jam Deconstruct the Classic Chuck Taylor All Star
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Converse and Slam Jam Deconstruct the Classic Chuck Taylor All Star

Mixing punk elements to the iconic Chuck 70 silhouette.

Slam Jam Adds Its Stamp to Brain Dead's Summer 2021 Pieces
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Slam Jam Adds Its Stamp to Brain Dead's Summer 2021 Pieces

Offering T-shirts, polos, shorts, glassware, and a rabbit rug.

30,000 Pieces of Fashion and Cultural History Can Be Explored in Archivio Slam Jam
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30,000 Pieces of Fashion and Cultural History Can Be Explored in Archivio Slam Jam

Luca Benini’s 30-year-spanning archive is open to the public online and IRL.

Sole Mates: Slam Jam and Its ASICS NOVABLAST
Footwear 

Sole Mates: Slam Jam and Its ASICS NOVABLAST

The Luca Benini-founded powerhouse has made a name for itself with its collaborations, but it won’t shout about it.

Watch the Trailer to Nike's 'The Story of Dunk' Documentary
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Watch the Trailer to Nike's 'The Story of Dunk' Documentary

A six-part series detailing the shoe’s cultural evolution.

Introducing Our Newest Podcast Series: The Anthropology
The Anthropology

Introducing Our Newest Podcast Series: The Anthropology

In this five-episode series, journalist Tiffany Godoy dives into the history and impact of Slam Jam.

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