Eight Sports-Inspired Jackets

From bombers to moto and varsity attire for the fall

Since the seasons have changed and will continue to be in flux for quite a while, now is the time many look for a fall/winter jacket that will be stylish but ultimately functional. Some of the most wearable styles are those that are athletic-inspired—they can be worn with sweats or a dress shirt and, because of their active outdoor roots, offer comfort and movability. The …

Roots Long Varsity Jacket

The casual outerwear staple gets warmer and more chic

The varsity jacket has well and truly shed its academic-athletic ties to become a contemporary fall style for all genders, with everyone from streetwear brands to high-end fashion houses offering their own take—whether you’re going for casual or avant-garde. Roots has been creating their signature version since the ’80s, and you can see the Award Jacket making cameos throughout pop culture’s timeline. The Canadian brand …

Roots’ Customizable Varsity Jackets

Classic winter wear with a personal touch from a family-owned company

For over 40 years, family-owned Canadian apparel and accessories brand Roots has produced top quality, hand-crafted apparel and accessories with comfort in mind. Now, they’re letting customers voice their own aesthetic choices with a customizable varsity jacket, built upon the frame of their standard Award Jacket, much in the same way high school students direct their own jacket details upon receiving their first letter. This …