Few items of clothing scream ‘Americana’ quite like the varsity jacket. A staple of US style, it’s been a mainstay of collegiate dress for decades and was one of the original pieces of the preppy wardrobe.
It’s been worn by everyone from sitting presidents to east coast rappers, and today comes in as many variations as it does colour combinations. But the traditional wool-bodied, leather-armed varsity jacket remains a style classic and one that perfectly combines mid-century design with a playful charm.
Here’s everything you need to know about this outerwear all star.