If you are a streetwear fashionista and into black street culture from the 90s era and the generation into hip hop etc you will probably remember the designer names Pelle and Avirex? The kings of the leather varsity jackets.
What is a varsity Jacket?
A varsity jacket, also known as a letterman jacket, is a style of jacket traditionally associated with high school or college sports teams in the United States. It’s a classic piece of American fashion that carries a sporty and academic connotation.
Avirex was founded in 1975 by Jeff Clyman in the United States The Icon Jacket in yellow comes in a combination of colours including red, black, blue and green. Retail price £1043
Pelle was launched in 1978 in Detroit, United states. Designer Marc Buchanan who specialiity was designing colourful combinations. Retail price £1295
Trapstar x Avirex
Trapstar the west london streetwear brand before the brand even formed would of known about Avirex jackets. If you had a Avirex jacket it would symbolise you’re doing ok. This badboy retails at £1295
When it comes to look and feel the Legende Paris Ice cream leather varsity jacket not only optimises that streetwear style but also represents modern UK culture. Retail price £180
GANT
GANT an international premium luxury brand founded by the Bernard Gantmancher in Sweden. The Big varsity leather G logo makes the jacket pop. Retail price £1250
Do you own a leather varsity jacket? What make of brand is it? What do you like about it? Pop a message in the comments.
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