Wall Street Journal

The History of the Varsity Jacket, From Harvard to Hip-Hop

FESTOONED WITH patches, the varsity jacket has, for decades, announced its wearers as members of a team. But the nature of that team has changed over time. Elite male athletes at Ivy League schools ...
Rolling Stone

Rockstars Have Taken the Varsity Jacket From the Jocks

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Varsity jackets are no longer just for jocks. Sure, the ...
PopSugar

Quick Question: Are Varsity Jackets the New Leather Jacket?

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gearpatrol

The Varsity Jacket Has Gone from High School to High Fashion. Here’s How

This story starts all the way back in 1865, when Harvard baseball players started sewing big crimson Hs onto the centers of their sweaters. The demarcation meant they were a star player — and, as such ...
Hypebeast

A-COLD-WALL*’s Patchwork Bomber Is Inspired by Americana Sportswear

A-COLD-WALL* has debuted a piece from its pre-Fall offerings, its Patchwork Bomber. Featuring applique patches, the navy bomber spells out ACW* across its chest. The garment takes the design of a ...