Columbia Blue and Grey Letterman Jacket

Half the jackets on a college quad are some version of this. A columbia blue melton wool body, grey cowhide leather sleeves, knitted trims, a row of snaps: the Columbia Blue and Grey Letterman Jacket is student uniform more than fashion, which is exactly why it keeps going out the door. Nothing on it needs explaining. It survives lecture halls, libraries and long bus rides.

• Body Material: columbia blue melton wool
• Sleeves: grey genuine cowhide leather, matte surface
• Trims: striped rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband
• Closure: snapped front placket
• Lining: quilted, warm enough for walks between classes
• Pockets: two front pockets
• Sizing: cut to your own measurements

Grey sleeves take scuffs better than pale ones, useful when a jacket spends half its life on the back of a chair. Club colors on the chest are optional but expected. One jacket, three years of classes.