Pelle Pelle x Opium: Building a Legacy in Leather

The Pelle Pelle x Opium collaboration wasn’t about nostalgia—it was about passing the torch from one legend to another. When Playboi Carti began stepping out in vintage Pelle Pelle, it wasn’t just styling; it was signaling. As HotNewHipHop noted, the collection “adds Opium’s shadowy edge to Pelle Pelle’s signature silhouettes.” The partnership became a collision of heritage and the avant-garde, reimagining how legacy brands and cult labels could fuse influence and relevance.

Guided by Carti’s creative director Rose Marie Johansen and Pelle Pelle’s head of design Chris Caruana, the capsule was crafted to feel both timeless and forward-facing. Pelle Pelle’s authority in leather remained intact, but Opium’s darker code rewrote the language—“IMMORTAL” etched in studs, “00” emblems declaring a movement, globe logos stretched into icons of reach. Each jacket wasn’t just clothing; it was proof that legacy doesn’t end, it evolves.

The impact went far beyond hype—it was heritage in motion. Resale prices spiked, forums buzzed, and fans understood they were witnessing more than a drop. Pelle Pelle x Opium proved that legacy isn’t something preserved—it’s something reborn every time the culture claims it.