Collectors: Luca Benini’s Archive of the Global Underground
Luca Benini
Fashion Entrepreneur
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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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From growing up on the outskirts of Ferrara to helping shape streetwear over the past 30 years, the Slam Jam founder discusses the ethos behind his label and the artworks he’s obtained along the way.
Inspired by Slam Jam founder Luca Benini’s first trip across the pond.
Slotting into the imprint’s (Un)Corporate Uniform ideology.
A Johnny Rotten-worn, Seditionaries-inspired knit and a checkered shirt also appear.
Mixing punk elements to the iconic Chuck 70 silhouette.
Offering T-shirts, polos, shorts, glassware, and a rabbit rug.
Luca Benini’s 30-year-spanning archive is open to the public online and IRL.
The Luca Benini-founded powerhouse has made a name for itself with its collaborations, but it won’t shout about it.
A six-part series detailing the shoe’s cultural evolution.
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