Wool Varsity Coat, Black Leather Sleeves

Wool Varsity Coat, Black Leather Sleeves

All black, but never flat. The body is heavyweight 24-ounce melton wool that drinks in light, while the sleeves answer in smooth top grain cowhide that catches it — a matte-against-sheen contrast you read instantly even though not a single stitch changes color. The coat runs past the hip to the knee, closed by a column of tonal black snaps, with a ribbed knit stand collar and cuffs sealing it against the cold at both ends.

The wool-body, leather-sleeve pairing is the original letterman formula — melton insulates the torso while cowhide shields the arms, the two places a coat works hardest. Stretched to overcoat length, that formula turns formal: this is the varsity piece that walks into an office over a blazer without anyone blinking, then dresses a hoodie up on the weekend. Leather-trimmed welt pockets and a center back vent finish the job quietly.

Specifications

Fit & Sizing

A long, straight column from the ribbed collar to an unbanded hem at the knee — the knit cuffs seal the sleeve ends while the body hangs free, so the coat drapes rather than grips.

Model reference: Shown on a 6'1" (185 cm), 170 lb (77 kg) model in size Medium.

Your usual size fits as pictured with a shirt or light knit underneath; go one up if it will regularly cover a blazer or heavy sweater. Measure a coat you already trust and set those numbers against the size chart before ordering — shoulder and sleeve are the two that matter most at this length.

Why This Jacket

• Two textures, one color — matte melton against smooth cowhide gives all-black more depth than any single material could
• The original formula, coat length — wool core, leather arms: the letterman recipe rebuilt as a knee-length overcoat
• Tonal hardware — even the snaps run black, so nothing chrome interrupts the silhouette
• Blazer-ready coverage — the cut clears a sport coat cleanly, making this the varsity piece that works Monday to Friday
• Leather-trimmed welts — pocket openings bound in cowhide where hands wear fabric out first

Care Instructions

Two materials, two small habits. The melton body asks for a stiff garment brush after wear and a day of air between outings — wool recovers on the hanger better than any cleaner can manage — with a cedar block nearby, since moths love wool and ignore leather. The cowhide sleeves want only a soft dry cloth and a touch of conditioner twice a year. Caught in snow or rain, hang it wide and let both materials dry at room temperature; heat is the only real enemy they share.