WOOL VARSITY JACKET Overalls Cardigan Knit

Cardigan Knit

Media sensationalizing of the 1947 Hollister Riot catalysed an association of post-war American Motorcycle Clubs as being occupied by misfits and rebels and this affiliation was further cemented by depictions in classic American cinema throughout the 50s and 60s where the thick stripe tee could be used as a shorthand to depict a character’s anti-establishmentarianism

Raglan sleeves

a curved hem

Cotton thread stitching

WOOL VARSITY JACKET Overalls Cardigan KnitThe Wool Varsity Jacket is a reinterpretation of a 1960s icon and a uniquely American tradition, where athletic achievement and school pride met in a garment. Originally introduced in the early twentieth century as warm up wear for baseball players, the jacket soon spread across college campuses, where it became a symbol of team identity and personal accomplishment. Over time, these garments were customized with school colors, initials, mascots, and