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How to Style the Letterman Jacket Trend

The worlds of high fashion and American sports collide in one of this season's biggest trends: the letterman jacket.

woman in green varsity jacket holding louis vuitton mini bag
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Even if you’ve long graduated from your high school’s varsity sports team, hopefully, you held onto your letterman jacket, because the sporty piece has once again made a triumphant return on the season's runways.

As seen on the runways, designers found inspiration in the classic American sportswear style, with Kim Jones and the late Virgil Abloh at Dior Men and Louis Vuitton putting their own spin on the bomber silhouette. Letterman jackets are a staple piece for vintage resellers and collectors alike, and for good reason, as they are known for being roomy, comfortable, and classic.

Male model walking the Louis Vuitton runway wearing a black and yellow letterman jacket, black shorts and black knee-high puffer boots
Male model wearing a blue and yellow letterman jacket from Moschino, jeans and black and yellow oxfords
Male model walking the Dior show wearing a brown letterman jacket, brown silk pants and sneakers
Male model wearing a black and white Givenchy letterman jacket, tailored pants and combat boots
Clockwise from top: Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Givenchy, Dior Men

Though primarily seen on the men's runways so far, the varsity jacket suits just about anyone—blending right into a streetwear-heavy or vintage-inspired wardrobe, or adding a casual touch to more feminine pieces.

Whether you're wearing a t-shirt and jeans, matching sweats, or even a casual dress, throwing on a chic, oversized jacket before heading out the door is a simple outfit upgrade. Here, see how celebrities from Gigi Hadid to Rihanna are wearing one of this season's hottest fashion trends.

meghan markle in a varsity jacket
Meghan Markle. (Photo: The Archewell Foundation/Lee Morgan)
Gigi Hadid wearing a red and white letterman jacket, white t-shirt, white sweatpants ans a backwards grey baseball cap.
Gigi Hadid. (Photo: Getty Images)
Travis Scott wearing a maroon and white letterman jacket, black and red plaid pants, and red and white sneakers
Travis Scott. (Photo: Getty Images)
Rihanna wearing a black letterman jacket with yellow sleeves and a green R patch.
Rihanna. (Photo: Getty Images)
Tyler, the Creator wearing a green and white letterman jacket, sweater vest, tailored pants, green loafers.
Tyler, the Creator. (Photo: Getty Images)
Hailey Beiber wearing a Chicago Bulls letterman jacket, grey turtleneck sweater, skinny jeans and hightops.
Hailey Bieber. (Photo: Getty Images)
Future wearing a red and white letterman jacket and black leather pants
Future. (Photo: Getty Images)

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