Purple and Green Varsity Jacket

Before letterman jackets became a fashion item they were issued gear, and the shape has barely moved since. This one keeps the old proportions with a purple melton wool body and green cowhide leather sleeves. The Purple and Green Varsity Jacket has set-in sleeves, a snap placket and striped ribbing, exactly where the originals had them.

• Body cloth: purple melton wool, heavy and hard-wearing
• Sleeve hide: green cowhide leather, full-grain and matte
• Ribbing: striped knit collar, cuffs and waistband
• Closure: snap buttons at period spacing down the front
• Lining: quilted interior for insulation
• Pockets: two side-entry openings at the hip
• Sizing: made to order, no stock sizes to compromise on

The vintage part is the pattern, not the workmanship, so you get the fifties look with stitching that will hold. Purple wool has aged well on old jackets too; it fades warm rather than grey.