BAD SON is making noise, literally! The USA-based clothing label has just dropped its latest piece of wearable art: the SPEAKER jacket. Part fashion, part sound system, and entirely bold, this jacket is BAD SON’s reinterpretation of their iconic Oxygen jacket. But there’s a twist: this may also be their final entry in the Oxygen series, making it as much a goodbye as it is a celebration of everything the brand has done with the jacket so far.
A New Take on a Classic
Inspired by the custom speaker jacket Pelle Pelle created for Playboi Carti, BAD SON decided to take the concept into their own hands. The result? A stunning evolution of their widely popular Oxygen jacket. Built on their signature circular patterned design, this version swaps subtlety for spectacle, using those signature circles to house 32 functioning speakers.
The jacket’s foundation is washed black distressed leather, a perfect match for BAD SON’s raw, industrial aesthetic. Stainless steel screws secure the speakers in place, creating a piece that feels like it was ripped out of a post-apocalyptic concert. The SPEAKER jacket is bold, heavy (literally, at 8 pounds), and unapologetically experimental.
Details That Demand Attention
Along with the speakers, BAD SON loaded the piece with details that push it even further. The distressed leather gives it a rugged, lived-in look, while an adjustable cropped waist lets you tailor the fit. And then there are the oversized shoulder pads, adding a sharp, sculptural silhouette that makes the whole piece feel even more powerful. Every detail, from the placement of the screws to the weight of the leather, was made to stand out. This is outerwear that demands to be seen, heard, and felt.
An 8-Pound Sound Machine
This isn’t just a fashion flex – the SPEAKER jacket takes things to the next level by integrating actual working audio into its design. The 32 speakers aren’t just for show; they’re fully functional, turning the jacket into a sound system you can wear. It’s as much performance gear as it is clothing, blurring the lines between art, music, and fashion in a way that feels like it matches the BAD SON aesthetic perfectly.
The End of a Chapter
BAD SON has labeled the SPEAKER jacket the “end of this chapter,” signaling the conclusion of their Oxygen jacket series. Over the years, the Oxygen line has become a symbol of the brand’s fearless creativity, and this final piece feels like a fitting mic drop.
It’s raw. It’s loud. It’s completely unforgettable.
What’s Next for BAD SON?
With the SPEAKER jacket marking the end of an era, the question now is: what comes next? If this piece is anything to go by, BAD SON is only going to push things further. Whether that means diving into new designs, experimenting with more wearable tech, or blazing an entirely new trail, we’re here for it.
For now, the SPEAKER jacket stands as a perfect send-off—a bold, genre-defying masterpiece that embodies everything BAD SON is about: breaking rules, making statements, and always staying loud.
