The Best Varsity Jackets Will Be the All-Stars of Your Outerwear Rotation
Back in high school (or, y’know, whichever alternate reality all those Nextlix rom-coms take place in), varsity jackets were the ultimate status symbol, an instant signifier of universal cool. So if you never lived out your homecoming fantasy, we’ve got good news: nowadays, you don’t need to belong to any team—let alone entertain a passing interest in sports—to pull one off. But that doesn't mean it's time to raid your old man’s closet and dust off his letterman, either. Over the last couple of decades, varsity jackets made the jump from sportswear staple to designer darling, and far-flung labels across the fashion galaxy are getting in on the action. Sure, some remain committed to recreating the style your dad wore in his yearbook photos, but others use the silhouette as a mere jumping-off point for their high-flying interpretations. Which means whether you're jonesing to rep your favorite fashion house, skate brand, or just flex your elite-level taste, there’s a varsity jacket out there for you. These are 15 of the raddest, baddest versions you can cop this very minute.
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1/15Celine Homme wool appliqued bomber jacket
Like the legendary varsity jackets he introduced during his tenure at Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane's latest riff on the silhouette is destined to be a hit. What do you get for the 3K asking price? An iconic piece of sportswear made luxe-as-hell via premium leather details and just enough branding for it to feel like a flex.
