The varsity jacket, also known as the letterman jacket, originated in 1865 when Harvard’s baseball team used it to showcase athletic excellence. Traditionally featuring a wool body with leather sleeves and chenille patches, it quickly became a symbol of pride, performance, and team spirit.
Fast forward to the 20th century, and the jacket crossed over from campus to pop culture—appearing in hip-hop videos, teen dramas, and celebrity streetwear looks. However, the new era of mens leather varsity jackets has taken the design up several notches.
The varsity jacket, also known as the letterman jacket, originated in 1865 when Harvard’s baseball team used it to showcase athletic excellence. Traditionally featuring a wool body with leather sleeves and chenille patches, it quickly became a symbol of pride, performance, and team spirit.
Fast forward to the 20th century, and the jacket crossed over from campus to pop culture—appearing in hip-hop videos, teen dramas, and celebrity streetwear looks. However, the new era of mens leather varsity jackets has taken the design up several notches.