James Dant x Dehen - Varsity Jacket - Oxford Grey, Rust, Black

James Dant x Dehen 1920 - Varsity Jacket - Oxford Grey, Rust, Black

The Varsity Jacket is much more than a piece of outerwear for us. It's a symbol of transition and evolution from one stage of life to the next. We like to think of Dehen's Varsity jacket as the final style transition into true adulthood. Every guy should own one of these and wear it until the day they cross the rainbow bridge. We couldn't think of a better piece to continue our string of collaborations with. We want this piece to be a statement in your wardrobe. We want it to be something people stop and stare at. The Oxford Grey Pendleton melton wool is the most beautiful heathered grey we've ever borne witness to in person. It's the perfect light side of the grey spectrum and we couldn't help but mix it with this incredible rust-colored leather. You may notice these sleeves are a repeat from our last collab. We wanted to pay a bit of homage to a jacket that we still think is one of our greatest creations. The final step on the exterior of the jacket was choosing the ribbing. This black, gold, and ivory ribbing was knit specifically for us. It has never been featured on any other jacket and that gives us goosebumps. 

The interior is one we feel matched perfectly with that black ribbing. We always opt for a quilted liner as it's the warmest and most visually striking to us. It's sleek and sexy and all the things we want the interior of a jacket to be. 

We can't forget the beautiful collaboration tag featured just below the inner, leather welt pocket (a new feature for this 2022 version). In this round, we decided specifically to go with a satin finish patch to mimic the interiors you see on many of Dehen's other jackets. Orange has obviously been a common theme for our branding for some time, so it was a no-brainer. Our creative team knocked this custom-woven label out of the park. It's the icing on the cake of another creative venture we've been holding in for quite some time now. The cage is open, and this beautiful beast is being let free.

This is a limited, exclusive run for James Dant. If past experience has proven anything, it's that Dehen Varsity Jackets don't stick around, let alone a custom one. We've worked very hard to make this baby a sleek yet nostalgic piece to match our specific style. We hope you love it!

• Oxford Grey Pendleton 24 ounce melton wool body
• Premium Rust leather sleeves, pocket welts, and locker loop
• 100% worsted wool trim
• Roll collar with single ivory stripe, and gold trim
• Black quilted lining
• Internal welt pocket w/Orange James Dant x Dehen custom artwork
• Rust leather Locker Loop
• Antique brass snap front closure
• Made in Portland, USA since 1920

A variance of +/- .5" is within tolerance.

*Waist is taken above ribbing.

*Sleeve is taken from shoulder seam. 

*Length is center back to hem

Fit Notes: Our first impression is that Dehen fits with a more American cut (i.e. larger). We've been proven wrong with the past few pieces though. We would say this brand has one of the truest fits on the market if that's possible. Shop owner Tommy is wearing a medium in the picture. The only way he can wear a small is over a tee-shirt, and while it has a more slimming look...it's much better for him to have the extra room. The medium fits spot on with a button-up or sweatshirt underneath. Keep in mind, this jacket is thick and lined....and all measurements are taken from the outside. So there's going to be a lot of padding there you need to account for. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs with a 40" chest.