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Theory Leather-Sleeve Varsity Jacket

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Black

Gender

Men

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£745

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Why do varsity jackets have leather sleeves? The iconic design, now firmly cemented in men's wardrobes, first originated from a 'H'-branded wool sweater issued to Harvard's baseball team in 1865. Naturally, the style had to be adapted for colder climes, and in the '30s leather sleeves were added for warmth. This rendition from Theory presents an endlessly wearable monochromatic update to the design that nonetheless possesses the laid-back style appeal that made it such an icon.

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Why do varsity jackets have leather sleeves? The iconic design, now firmly cemented in men's wardrobes, first originated from a 'H'-branded wool sweater issued to Harvard's baseball team in 1865. Naturally, the style had to be adapted for colder climes, and in the '30s leather sleeves were added for warmth. This rendition from Theory presents an endlessly wearable monochromatic update to the design that nonetheless possesses the laid-back style appeal that made it such an icon.

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Why do varsity jackets have leather sleeves? The iconic design, now firmly cemented in men's wardrobes, first originated from a 'H'-branded wool sweater issued to Harvard's baseball team in 1865. Naturally, the style had to be adapted for colder climes, and in the '30s leather sleeves were added for warmth. This rendition from Theory presents an endlessly wearable monochromatic update to the design that nonetheless possesses the laid-back style appeal that made it such an icon.