Varsity jackets are one of the few clothes that depict the all-American image instantly. An individual wearing a wool jacket with leather sleeves, a large letter embroidered in the front of that jacket with striped pockets can be seen as an athlete from a basketball team.
Also known as a letterman jacket, varsity styles go back to the 1930s and from then it has been conjuring American jock culture. It was worn as a uniform back then with the initials of team or school embellished on it. This Ivy League uniform soon took popularity and became a part of a preppy lifestyle. Celebrities like James Dean, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson wore it and then it started getting adoptwarmted by many other cultures and its athletic elitism was left behind. Nowadays, everyone loves to wear these jackets from high school athletes to stars to heroes.
Evolution of Iconic Varsity Jackets
The history of these amazingly unique varsity jackets goes back to the athletes of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the year 1865. A sports team started wearing knit sweaters as their uniforms and as the story moved on, the team decided to sew a big “H” on the center of their sweaters and this brought us the first letterman sweater.
Then, eventually, those sweaters evolved and were introduced to the common people with a few changes but many details remained the same including sleeve cuffs and ribbed hems, fuller fits, and above-the-waist length of the jackets. That’s how the wool-bodied and leather-sleeved jackets can up. So, you can wear these jackets with a pair of high-waisted pants or jeans and you are perfect to go.
Now they are put on by Drake, Tyler, the Creator, the Beckham boys, Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Rihanna, Travis Scott, and many others in their TV shows and movies. So, no matter where you work or where you study, varsity jackets are available for anyone who wants it. For helping you with the material and getting you started with these jackets, we have picked up our favorites from NYC Jackets from fully leather and fully wool to the mixture of both.
Different Types of Varsity Jackets
Over the last few decades, varsity jackets is being an unstoppable trend. These jackets can be customized according to your requirements and they have allowed different designers like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Moschino, and many others to bring some twists in them with their innovative ideas and try out new things with designing and materials of the jackets. Let’s take a look at different types of varsity jackets here:
Materials
Material is the major factor that can bring on categories in these letterman jackets. Three main materials combinations can be used to design these jackets:
- Fully Leather
There are different types of leather and some are called leather but are not real leather. Fully leather jackets are made with many types of leathers including based on animals, based on the finishing, and based on selection as well. The customized leather jackets are unicolored and they have a shiny finishing. When ordering a jacket, the color and type of leather are completely up to the customer. You can also select the jacket with the combination of two or more types of leather along with the color combination.
Los Angeles Lakers Jacket for Men
Wearing a fine piece of clothing is considered one of the most satisfying and pleasurable things in the world. listening to your heart can bring you up to the level where you will not care about anyone’s opinions. So, you can never ignore the perfect and amazing features of this Men’s Los Angeles Lakers Jacket as it is also one fine piece of jacket we have in our collection. You will be left fascinated with the stuff and color combination of this jacket. Knowing about Los Angeles Lakers’ history can increase your interest in this product even more.
This jacket is made with PU leather by artisans who love to play around with the materials and color combinations. They have created this masterpiece with a vibrant color combination and a stunning blend of those combinations. It has a viscose lining and a knitted collar for flexibility and comfort. The knitted band at the bottom keeps it secure and the snap-tab button-down makes it easier to close with smooth motion.
Jordan Marvin – The Martian Black Bomber Jacket
We all adore the character of Marvin – the Martian from Looney Tunes. This particular jacket in black is made with genuine leather with Marvin – the Martian embroidery patches on front and back. Soft viscose as the lining makes it cozy and warm with a durable design. The stitching and finishing of this jacket make it more attractive and if you are a fan of black, then you won’t be able to resist it. With knitted cuffs and collar, this is the martian jacket you will fall in love with as it gives you a feeling of warmth and luxury. You can contact a custom patch makers if you want to enhance your style with your own design.
- Fully Wool
When it comes to woolen varsity jackets, they are made with high-quality, fluffy, and soft wool. A complete woolen jacket comes up with great color combinations and variations as it is not limited due to the leather material. In the woolen category, multiple collars and sleeve designs are there like raglan sleeves, set-in sleeves, Byron collar, and knit-up collar.
Maroon Letterman Varsity Jacket for Men
Revamping your regular look is something that you might be imagining for a long and now is the time to do that. This Maroon varsity jacket is the best option as it falls under the fully wool category. It has a premium design and sleek look. The material used to make this is soft and reliable. The viscose lining makes it comfortable, cozy, and durable. Our craftsmen have created this jacket with dedication and tried to come up with a decent and best jacket to use with the best look. Knitted collar and cuffs add a sense of coziness to it. The button-down makes it easier to wear and it can be bought in every size.
Kanye West Pastelle Blue Varsity Jacket
Kind of rap and music, Kanye West is considered a fashion icon with the best collection of clothing including his iconic jackets. This Kanye West varsity jacket from NYC Jackets is one of the best jackets with its unique design and premium quality. The superb combination of polyester lining and wool exterior makes it highly sturdy and comfortable. Whether you are spending the night with some friends at a bar or going on a night out with your family, this jacket is an on-the-go item.
Coming with some exquisite shades of blue makes it attractive and can catch anyone’s eyes. You can get it customized with your desired word or letter and color combination as well. It comes with zipper pockets and unique buttons to keep you warm and safe.
- Hybrid – Wool Body and Leather Sleeves
Just as the name shows, these jackets are made of both wool and leather. The body is made with soft and high-quality wool whereas sleeves are made from your choice of genuine leather. Color difference can come up for a contrast look with leather and wool. Many people prefer this hybrid jacket due to its enhanced characteristics.
Axel Foley Beverly Hills Cop Jacket
Who does not love Eddie Murphy, the legendary Axel Foley, a cop from the Beverly Hills Cop film franchise! This celebrity hybrid jacket is inspired by him and you will be amazed to see this jacket in the collection. Murphy’s style has been ideal for everyone for a long time and now you can get his style jacket to wear for yourself. This jacket has been made with premium quality wool for the body and sleeves are made with real genuine leather. Manufacturers have paid great attention to the details to make this replica a success for all of you who are looking for this jacket for a long time. It has interior and exterior pockets that you might be expected due to being a cop’s jacket.
Men’s Commanders Varsity Jacket
Do you support a family member who is on a soccer team? If yes then you should get a commander’s varsity jacket for appearing at their games wearing that. This is the letterman jacket of the Washington Commanders and you can grab this for your daily use as well. This is made with premium quality wool and real leather for sleeves. It has viscose stuff lining that maintains its durability and makes it comfy and relaxing in every way. You can get it customized as well if you want otherwise you can get a Washington football logo on the back.
Final Verdict
Jackets are the most used outwear nowadays and varsity jackets have been a pure American trend for quite a long time now. It is not only used for athletes to wear but as a common individual, you can also wear such jackets while going out. Whether you are going out with a friend for a casual meet up or supporting someone at their game, varsity jackets are the best to go. Other than material, they are categorized by the sleeves style and collar style.
