Style Watch: Varsity Jackets

"It's That Dirty Money"

Kanye in Pastelle

In the latter part of '09, we watched a trend begin to emerge that is yet to come into fruition.  Varsity Jackets are slowly but surely gaining popularity and can be seen on everyone from high school student-athletes to celebrities like Kanye, Drake and Wale.  They are coming in an assortment of colorways, textiles and textures -- and go from high-end to low-end in price points, depending on the brand (of course).

Chris Brown in Balenciaga

Balenciaga Suede Varsity Jacket $1995 USD

 Whether you are femme or homme, this trend is here to stay and it would be in your best interest to pick up a jacket for this upcoming season.  Even design houses like Louis Vuitton are contributing to the new look for 2010.  Take a look at a few of the hottest jackets on the market right now! Enjoy!

Louis Vuitton Leather Varsity Jacket $4650 USD

Louis Vuitton Satin Varsity Jacket $1870 USD

Drake in Supreme (Red)

Wale in Supreme (Navy)

Supreme Varsity Jackets $486 USD

Ice Cream Tiger Varsity Jacket £815,00

Y-3 Loden Letterman Jacket $840 USD 

Flyy Girl Style:

Joyrich Femme Varsity Jacket $146 USD

**also comes in Homme!**

Street Chic:

Ran in Harajuku Lovers

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Vernon in Corner Store Hero

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Sneaker Season!

Lanvin (Femme)

- $490 - $591 USD

- Headed by artistic director, Alber Elbaz

- Fun, party designs & spring colorways

- Known for toe caps & jumbo shoelaces

 

Balenciaga (Homme)

- Headed by creative director, Nicolas Ghisquiére

- Classic Sneaker Silhouette

- Feat. combination of fine leathers, suede & exotic skins

Louis Vuitton (Homme)

- Tower Sneakers

- $630 - $700 USD

- Distinguished by bold streetwear design, thick outer sole & padded tongue

- ALL Feat. monogram embossed leather

- ONLY High-tops have strap & patent leather detail

Spring/ Summer 2010 will be owned by the high-end sneaker.  Designers are debuting new innovative designs and colorways on their classic sneakers, which is great for kick starting a new decade!  Both femme and homme are going hard, Kanye may have unknowingly started a sneaker trend that's rapidly gaining popularity.  Especially considering the price points on the sneakers are affordable.  Take a look at what Lanvin, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton have to offer for 2010.