Varsity Jackets

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Custom Varsity Jackets with Personalized Logo for your Company Custom Varsity Jacket: Sporty and stylish History of Varsity Jackets Varsity jackets are among the youth’s favorite apparel, especially with their young, fun, cool vibe. Popular mainly in academia and the street scene, varsity jackets are easy, go-to pieces that anyone can easily pull off. Little details like its button-down fastenings, knitted collars, and hems give off an effortless quality while still looking smart. But there’s more to this jacket’s history than what many think. Also known to be the “letterman jacket,” varsity jackets were originally associated with Ivy Leaguers in America. It used to be a thick-knit sweater sported by baseball athletes of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They sewed big “H”s on their sweaters, which had been a symbol of pride for the better athletes. If you’re one who mostly sat around in a season, you’re forced to return the jacket after. Even the patch of the school’s initials eventually became a badge of merit, making these custom varsity jackets all the more desirable. It evolved into a wool body with leather sleeves to address the athletes’ need for a sturdier material. Later on, the letter had been moved around for better placement, and the font style changed, slowly altering its design to what we commonly see nowadays with the letters on the side. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” added to the varsity jackets’ appeal in the pop culture scene while continuing to be embraced by other sports. With its great following, these jackets had inevitably reached the masses and become a well-loved streetwear piece. Thanks to big designers and brands who had different takes on the highly-coveted letterman jacket, from a position of elitism, this great piece has become more accessible to everyone. In the Philippines, varsity jackets are stylish additions to casual outfits. From shopping outings to day trips outside the metro, they’re nice additions for the ultimate