Last night, gallery and creative agency YOUTH CLUB hosted the launch of INSIDE JOB at their HQ just off London’s Carnaby Street. The event was held to celebrate a new collaboration between long-time YOUTH CLUB contributor Lawrence Watson, and London-based clothing brand House of Billiam, who have joined forces to create a very special bespoke varsity jacket.

Lawrence Watson is a music photographer who has captured many pivotal moments in hip hop, rock and Brit Pop history, who previously teamed up with Adidas to produce ‘The World Is Yours’ book and exhibition.

For INSIDE JOB, Lawrence offered up one of his iconic images of LL Cool J – pictured on stage in Philadelphia c.1983 – to be used as a printed lining for the varsity jacket. Lawrence recalls:

“The journalist was Stuart Cosgrove… We were probably the only two white guys in the place and I was the only photographer in the pit. While LL was performing gunshots went off in the venue at the back in celebration. Only LL’s father rushed onstage to remove him. When calm had set back in he returned to finish his set”.

At last night’s launch, the Lawrence Watson x House of Billiam jacket was suspended in the middle of the YOUTH CLUB space, surrounded by some of Watson’s most iconic portraits of cultural figureheads including Snoop Dogg, Paul Weller and Public Enemy.

UK-based photography and fashion aficionados can head down to the gallery until July 19th to purchase a jacket lined with a YOUTH CLUB image of their choosing, or to just check out the incredible images on display.

www.youthclublondon.com

See images of the launch after the jump.

Photography by James Lange.

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Sixpack France presents a nice blacked out Varsity Jacket, designed by Swiss graphic artist Grotesk. True classic form with a wool body, black leather sleeves and American inspired logos.

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Selectism takes note of a magnificent varsity from Heritage Research and Oi Polloi. “Stripped to base essentials – wool body, leather sleeves and leather trimmed slash pockets – the snap button jacket ticks the key stylistic boxes. Two versions have been prepared, one with gray body and cream leather complete with gold quilted liner. The other is a full navy jacket. Made in the US of A. Exclusive to Oi Polloi.”

More images of the Heritage Research for Oi Polloi Varsity Jackets follow here.

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A nice new Varsity Jacket has released from Futura Laboratories. Coming in black and grey, the jacket features the Pointman and the Futura signature on the front. On the back it features once again the Futura signature and a Futura Labs patch embroidery. They kept this piece classic and also added just the right amount of details to it. Via FL Shop.

More images of the Futura Laboratories Varsity Jacket follow after the jump.

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Much of Stussy’s success nowadays can be attributed to their Tribe culture from the early days. Each city tribe got their own varsity jacket, which could not be purchased, but was given to members.

If you want to be part of the myth, you can now get the new “International Stussy Tribe” varsity jacket, which has been released in Japan. An instant classic!

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End of 2007, French online magazine BKRW released their first Varsity Jacket with much success. The jacket sold out in the matter of hours. Around the same time this year, they are presenting the second Varsity Jacket.

This time it comes with a black wool body, leather sleeves and the signature pink/purple patches. The cuffs feature red/yellow details. We have to admit, its not as strong as the first one, but its looking really nice.

You can buy the BKRW Varsity Jacket now here.

Have a look at some more detailed images after the jump.

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We give you a first look at the upcoming Goodfoot Spring 2008 varsity jacket.  The all melton 1940’s style varsity jacket will be available in two colorways – grey and black. Pics via Matt George.

We’ll keep you posted on the release. Have a look at more detailed images after the jump.

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Living Mutants we introduced to you a little white ago, when they released a leather down jacket. The Berlin based brand is one of the few out of Europe to set the bar high and to present high-end streetwear, with a strive to only work with the best materials and people out there.
That is also no different with their latest pieces – the Living Mutants Force Team Model #1 Varsity Jacket. The premium reversible wool/leather varsity jacket comes in 100% heavyweight premium combed Merino Wool and sleeves made out of premium French matted cow nappa leather. The lining is a 100% cotton with camo screen print and also cuffs and collar come in 100% cotton. You can trust us when we tell you that this kind of quality you can maybe find on a Japanese brand, but nowhere else. The artwork of the jacket has been done by Studioanti & R .Weinberg. The jacket comes nicely wrapped in a suit bag.
It is great seeing Europe stepping it up lately. Brands such as Garbstore and Living Mutants, which are completely different from one another, but both set the standards very high, are finally putting Europe on the map in a proper way.
Expect a full line to come from Living Mutants soon. Until then you should already be excited about these special pieces. The varsity jacket is limited to 100 pieces and is now exclusively available through Am Firmament.
We have a series of exclusive pictures of the jacket that you can check out after the jump.

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Flightclub got together with Mitchell & Ness to create the classic Ballbusters Varsity Jacket. It is now available for pre-order in two colorways on the Flightclub website.
Check out the other colorway after the jump.

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Milkcrate Athletics and Lemar & Dauley have now come together to create the “Rise Of The Poor Kids” Varsity Jacket. The Jacket has been released in grey and black and feature besides both brand logos a variety of accents in the form of prints and patch embroideries and regular embroideries. Via O’ology.

All in all the jacket looks good and has a strong message. After the jump you can have a look at the other colorway.

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Solebox and UK label Trainerspotter got together to make a varsity jacket. It comes with a grey body and black leather sleeves. On the back there is a large Solebox logo application. The jacket will be released in limited quantities January ‘08. We’ll keep you posted on the release.

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We have seen lots of styles coming back, especially the ones inspired by the 80’s. But this MCM Varsity Jacket has to be the ultimate  comeback from the era. The Munich based luxury leather goods company had its high times in the 80’s until the mid 90’s. Then suddenly their loud styles, immense use of gold were not really in fashion anymore. Since ex Adidas creative director Michael Michalsky took over the creative direction of the brand, it slowly starts to pop up again and new flagship stores are being opened. Most recently they also got together with Married To The Mob on a collaboration bag.

Now they have something for men, and got together with Liquor, Women & Tears to collaborate on this varsity jacket. The sleeves come in classic MCM monogram leather. A large chest embroidery does not hide who made the jacket. The satin inner lining also has the logo plastered all over. The jacket comes with a leather name tag, that you usually only find on premium luggage collections and a gold plated serial number tag.
The jacket will be released very soon. Wear this jacket with the Adidas Superstar x MCM, and you got the perfect outfit. After the jump some more detailed pictures.


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The Staple Holiday 2007 collection has been released these past few days. The “Education” theme is apparent in all pieces of the line and translated nicely into many college inspired garments, such as college hoodies, varsity jackets and beanies. The cut & sew is especially strong this season and in terms of design very solid.
Boundless NY has the new collection in stock now, so make sure to check it out!

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French online magazine Black Rainbow (BKRW) is celebrating their first anniversary and for the occasion they made their very own varsity jackets. The jacket has a black base and white leather sleeves. Pretty much everywhere it features small embroideries, each standing for something that the 3 founders wanted to get out there.
The jacket is limited to 50 pieces. 3 jackets will be given away to people that can answer 5 questions, that will be put online this afternoon. Keep a close eye on BKRW and you might be one of the lucky ones.
If not, then you just have to get yours at the Black Rainbow store in Paris! More pics after the jump.

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This week Bounty X Hunter has released some more pieces of their Holiday 2007 collection. This drop mainly consists of outerwear and accessories.
They released a classic Varsity Jacket, a pea coat, down jackets and quilted shirts. The down jackets and quilted shirts come in several colorways. Branding is rather subtle on most pieces in this drop.
In terms of accessories the brand released sunglasses. They released two colorways of the classic Wayfairer model and another more modern style, also in two colorways.
Check out all new pieces in detail after the jump.

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Mishka is one of those brands that has strongly evolved in the past couple of years and went from a t-shirt brand to a brand with a full collection. Especially this year they made some big steps. Also the brand has its very own direction and brand image, which is reflected in every piece they present. It can the the graphics or simply specific colors, that one clearly associates with them.
The Mishka Holiday 2007 collection is right now being shipped to accounts around the globe. It consists of t-shirts, denim, hoodies, crewneck sweaters, as well as jackets, knitwear and caps. You will find both loud all-over print graphics as well as subtle basics in the collection, which overall has a good balance.
After the jump a look at the more special pieces.

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Here we have a really nice new pack to be released. The Nike Dunk Hi Premium Destroyers and the Dunk Hi Subzero Down Jacket.
The Dunk Hi Destroyers comes for the second time, once again inspired by the classic American varsity jacket, this time in a bordeaux/grey colorway. The Dunk Hi Subzero Down Jacket is a great piece and also looks like the down version of a varsity jacket. What makes this piece special? Actually it has many attributes of the tech pack, such as waterproof zippers and ventilation. We saw the jacket live a couple of weeks ago and the quality is on point.
This pack already gives a hint at what you can expect from the 25th anniversary of the Dunk that is coming next year. It is now available at Atmos. After the jump many detail shots of both pieces.

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As part of their Holiday 2007 collection Canadian sneaker store Goodfoot will be releasing a Varsity Jacket. The jacket feature a large “Goodfoot” embroidery over the front of the jacket, while the sleeve carries an updated version of the Northern League Champions patch as seen on last year’s Goodfoot Stadium Jackets. Overall it is a very classic piece, all black with some white accents on the cuffs. Look out for a December release of the jacket.
After the jump some more pics.

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Once again Visvim has released some interesting new product. Among the most interesting new products is the Gore Windstopper Varsity Jacket. The design simple, subtle and the quality superior to almost everything on the market. Ventilation under the sleeves and Gore Windstopper to keep you warm this fall season.

Another very interesting item is the Juneau shirt. We can clearly say, we have never seen a shirt like this. The chest pocket is glued onto the shirt, not embroidered, and features a zipper. It looks interesting, we are not sure if we are big fans though. Pics via Reinforce.

Other releases included new washed Fluxus denim. Check out all product in detail after the jump.

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Head Porter Plus released these last couple of weeks most of their Fall/Winter 2007 outerwear. In the line-up you find down jackets, down vests, varsity jackets and a pea coat. Each piece comes in a line-up of 5 colors. Both the varsity jacket and the pea coat feature a warm quilted inner lining. Just like we are used from the brand, the pieces stay simple in terms of look, but all come in premium quality and have a great attention to detail.

The entire line-up is now available at the Honeyee Store. Check out the Head Porter Plus F/W ‘07 outerwear in more detail after the jump.

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