The Nike Sportswear Tech Hypermesh Varsity Jacket is a space-age take on the classic silhouette

The NIKE SPORTSWEAR TECH HYPERMESH VARSITY JACKET reworks the classic silhouette with futuristic technology and styling.

The varsity jacket is a genuinely timeless wardrobe staple, looking just as good now as it did when it was first introduced way back in the 1930s. Originally designed as a badge of honour for American football and baseball players, the style’s nostalgic, preppy appeal has given it evergreen popularity in streetwear and fashion circles, where it rears its head pretty much every season in a variety of fabrics, fits and colours. But despite being embraced by fashion, the varsity jacket is at heart still an athletic garment – and now Nike Sportswear have seen fit to update the classic with a cutting edge technological overhaul and a suitably futuristic aesthetic to match.

The Swoosh’s new take on this sporting icon comes in a summer-ready lightweight nylon fabric, with a breathable mesh lining, side zip vents and minimalist back perforations for added breezy steez. Raglan sleeves allow unrestricted movement, while the all-important 2-way zip means you can style the jacket closed at the neck and open at the bottom like an absolute don. The tech levels are raised even further with the addition of bonded detailing at the back, and an angled zip chest pocket brings a final touch of space-captain style. The result is a jacket that looks like it could be worn by a dapper galactic fighter ace from the future who moonlights as a star player in the interstellar space baseball leagues. Which is a great look.

The NIKE SPORTSWEAR TECH HYPERMESH VARSITY JACKET is available now via the banner below…