Black Varsity Jacket, Burgundy Sleeves

Black Varsity Jacket, Burgundy Sleeves

A black wool body meets deep burgundy Full Grain Cowhide leather sleeves — the wine tone reads almost black in low light and steps forward the moment it catches the sun. Black-and-white striped ribbing bands the collar, cuffs, and hem, white snaps run the placket with two more on the hem tab, and the welt pockets carry a slim burgundy leather trim that echoes the sleeves. The back panel is clean black wool, corner to corner.

The colorway sits in a specific lane on purpose. Burgundy sleeves read as a more refined alternative to bright leather colors, pairing the boldness of a two-tone varsity with a shade closer to a study or a wine cellar than a football field — which is why it dresses up over a blouse as easily as it dresses down over a tee. It's the two-tone build for someone who wants contrast without asking for attention.

Specifications

Fit & Sizing

Cut on a women's block rather than scaled down from menswear — shoulders that sit at the shoulder point, a straight body, and a ribbed hem at the high hip that pairs naturally with high-rise fits.

Model reference: Shown on a 5'7" (170 cm), 121 lb (55 kg) model in size Small.

True to size for the classic stance, one up for a looser drape over layers. Check your bust and shoulder width against the women's size chart before ordering — leather sleeves hold their shape and won't stretch to fit like a knit would.

Why This Jacket

• Wine, not primary — burgundy leather trades sporty brightness for a shade that reads considered
• Dresses both ways — sits as easily over a blouse for dinner as it does over denim for the day
• Real leather sleeves — full grain cowhide that develops its own character with wear
• Burgundy-lined pockets — the welt trim is a small detail that ties the whole jacket together
• A women's pattern, not a shrink — built for her proportions from the shoulder down

Care Instructions

Burgundy leather hides scuffs better than black does, but it shows dryness faster — a dull, slightly grey cast is the first sign the hide needs feeding. Once a season, work in a small amount of colorless leather conditioner with a soft cloth in circular motions, then buff with a dry cloth to bring the wine tone back to full depth. Keep any conditioner off the wool shoulder seam, where it will leave a permanent dark mark the wool can't recover from.