BG10 varsity jacket in green Harris Tweed® wool

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Introducing the main piece of our tenth-anniversary capsule: a varsity jacket with an embroidered "B" logo on the chest, inspired by the US Ivy League universities.

Reinterpreted in a rich Harris Tweed® wool, woven on a manual loom in Scotland, this fabric is warm, durable, with a firm touch and unique texture that withstands the test of time. We are proud to offer this very special fabric in our collection for the first time.

For added style, we’ve included full-grain leather trims on the shoulders and pockets. And because functionality should never be overlooked, you’ll find multiple pockets to keep your belongings secure.

Padded with a light yet efficient wadding, this anniversary jacket will keep you warm all of the fall-winter season and even into early spring.

Available in limited quantities.

Romain, our model, is 1.90 m tall, weighs 94 kg, and wears a size XL.

Details & finishes

Congratulations: you are now an honorary member of Bonnegueule University!

A full-grain black leather that beautifully complements the green wool of the jacket.

The teddy collar adds a touch of style and great comfort around your neck.

They prevent cold air from coming in from below. The ribbed cuffs are angled for added comfort when you bend your wrist.

Your belongings are safely stored with this zipper and its coyote-colored grosgrain pull, a material and color appreciated by Benoît, our co-founder.

This Italian mesh allows quick drying of a beanie or a pair of gloves, for example. This detail is inspired by outdoor clothing which is dear to Benoît, our co-founder.

A light, high-performance padding complements the Harris Tweed® for optimal thermal insulation.

Two centuries of Scottish craftsmanship

Harris Tweed®. This name likely rings a bell, but do you really know its story?

While tweed was born in the rural regions of Scotland and Ireland, Harris Tweed® has a very specific origin: it comes exclusively from the Outer Hebrides islands, particularly Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra.

Its history dates back to the 19th century, when the residents of these islands began weaving wool in manual looms in their homes, both for trade and personal use. This ancestral technique has been passed down through generations and remains, to this day, one of its hallmarks.

Strictly regulated since the creation of the Harris Tweed Authority in 1909, a fabric can only be certified as “Harris Tweed®” under precise conditions, showcasing the importance of preserving this ancient know-how: it must be handwoven on a manual loom from local virgin wool, with finishing done on the Outer Hebrides islands.

The rustic beauty of Harris Tweed®

This fabric is beautiful because of its history—and even more so because of its texture.

Intriguing from a distance, the charm of Harris Tweed® is fully revealed up close.

Its unique, firm touch comes from its carding process. After being sorted and washed, the virgin wool fibers are aligned for spinning, while keep some entangled fibers. This carded wool has a raw, authentic look with a slightly puffy feel that keeps you warm.

Its deep evergreen color is achieved through a blend of multiple shades of green and a white thread woven together, creating a visually rich effect on its diagonal twill surface. This characteristic texture reveals a myriad of shades, sometimes dark, sometimes bright.

An iconic style born in Uncle Sam's land

Varsity jacket, university jacket, letterman jacket, or teddy: it goes by many names, but its history is quite straightforward.

The idea of a garment with a large embroidered letter first appeared in the late 19th century in Harvard University, where athletes wore sweaters embroidered with their university's initial. The varsity jacket took its current form as a wool and leather jacket, keeping the letter on the chest, in the 1930s.

The varsity spread more widely starting in the 1950s, both on American campuses as sports gained popularity in universities and among media figures; for example, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley wore it with style, helping to popularize it.

The Bonnegueule version of the varsity jacket

We reimagined this iconic jacket with a “B” logo sewn on the chest. It refers to the brand, of course, but it can also be seen as a nod to a kind of “Bonnegueule school,” honoring all the advice of information our media has provided over the years.

In keeping with the heritage of traditional varsity jackets, we added full-grain leather patches on the shoulders (and pocket flaps) that give character to the piece and highlight your build.

Picking up on the jacket's green and black colors, the ribbed edges have a unique detail: they are slightly angled. So, when you bend your wrist, you don’t get the uncomfortable feeling of the rib rubbing against the main material. This functional yet aesthetic detail is also found on outdoor technical jackets, a world dear to Benoît, our co-founder.

Styling a varsity jacket

For this very special release, we organized a photoshoot with over 30 people close to Bonnegueule who joined in, with this jacket as the main star—giving you plenty of inspiration and style ideas.

For your daily outfits, incorporate this jacket into casual looks, especially Ivy-inspired ones. Try it with a gray sweatshirt and beige chinos (or bleach-washed jeans), finished off with canvas sneakers, for instance.

To play in the elegance league, put on a stylish button-down shirt, gray or blue wool trousers, a pair of loafers, and you're all set.

Discover our 10-year anniversary edit, inspired by the tradition of American yearbooks, featuring various team members and friends of Bonnegueule.