Following the silhouette of early 1960s sports jackets, the CAPE SHOULDER SPORTS JACKET is made from a cotton-nylon blend cloth and lined with a comfortable rayon quilt. Hem details are crafted from a wool-nylon blend ribbing. Era-authentic details include a 1960s pull front zipper and a rhombus link pocket zip in a nickel-plated finish. The defining feature of this garment is the cape shoulder, also known as a cup shoulder.

Branded as a ‘Varsity Jacket’, the origins of this style trace back to leisure wear that was popular on the 1960s West Coast, particularly in San Francisco where it remains a cult favourite. Worn by movie stars like Paul Newman and James Coburn off-screen in the 60s, the simple and casual nature of the jacket endured and would remain a staple garment throughout the 70s and 80s when it became associated with hip-hop and skate scenes. It was famously worn by hip-hop artists M.C. Ren and Eazy E.

Though the CAPE SHOULDER SPORTS JACKET benefits from a rayon quilted lining, it shares similarities with the ALL WEATHER SWING JACKET in its lightweight and insulating properties, making it ideal for everyday wear. A key characteristic in some of the earliest and most sought after vintage Cap Shoulder Jackets is the variation in quilting size between the sleeve and body. The sleeve quilting squares are smaller and designed to bind the interlining more securely, which makes for a more spacious and flexible sleeve while still maintaining a consistent level of warmth throughout.

The CAPE SHOULDER SPORTS JACKET is made from a lightweight cotton-nylon blend, its details include a full zip closure front and two zip closure front pockets.