Original American Varsity Real Purple Leather Jacket For Women
Purple leather is rare on any garment and rarer still on a varsity, where the palette is usually red, navy, black or green. On hide it comes out deep rather than bright — closer to aubergine in shadow and clearly purple in daylight — which is what makes it wearable rather than costume.
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Material: Real purple leather
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Fit: Womens varsity fit
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Closure: Snap front placket
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Color: Purple
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Care: Dry cloth, keep out of prolonged sun, condition twice a year
Purple on leather
Hide absorbs dye unevenly, which ruins a pale colour and improves a deep one. On purple that unevenness becomes depth: the seams and creases go almost black, the flat panels stay clearly coloured, and the jacket shifts as you move rather than sitting as one block.
That is why deep purple works on leather where it often looks cheap on fabric — and why slight tonal variation between panels is normal and is the sign of genuinely dyed hide rather than a surface coating.
An all-leather varsity
This is leather throughout rather than the traditional wool body with leather sleeves. Practically that means it blocks wind completely where wool does not, sheds light rain rather than absorbing it, and wipes clean in seconds instead of needing two different cleaning routines.
It is also heavier and reads as outerwear rather than sportswear — which on a strong colour is an advantage, since it stops the jacket looking like team kit.
Wearing a coloured varsity
One rule: everything else stays neutral and dark. Black jeans or trousers, a plain top, black boots. Purple behaves like a dark neutral against black, grey, charcoal and cream — but add a second colour and the jacket tips into fancy dress.
Avoid navy, which sits too close to purple and muddies both. For quieter versions of the same jacket, see our Women Varsity Jackets range.
Cut for women
Narrower shoulders so the seam sits on your shoulder point, a shorter body so the ribbed hem gathers at the natural waist rather than below the hip, and a raised armhole. Those three are what separate a women's varsity from a men's pattern sized down.
Build
Snap front placket, each snap set through a reinforced tab so it does not tear out of the hide. Dense knit rib at the collar, cuffs and hem that recovers rather than stretching out. Angled hip pockets, an interior pocket, and a plain back panel for lettering.
A snap front leaves small gaps between fasteners where a zip seals, so this is a mild-weather jacket.
Fit and sizing
Take your normal size — room for a knit is already built in, so avoid sizing up unless you want it noticeably loose. Custom sizing is free.
Sizes and made to order
Each jacket is cut after you order. Standard sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, plus free Custom — send chest, waist, sleeve and back length after checkout. Free worldwide shipping and secure checkout are included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How purple is it?
Deep — close to aubergine in shadow and clearly purple in daylight. It is a dark jacket rather than a bright one.
Is the leather real?
Yes, real leather dyed purple, not a coated fabric.
Is tonal variation between panels normal?
Yes, and on a deep colour it reads as depth rather than a fault. It is how you tell dyed hide from a surface coating.
Is the whole jacket leather?
Yes, rather than the traditional wool body with leather sleeves. That makes it warmer, more weather resistant and far easier to clean.
What should I wear it with?
Black, grey, charcoal or cream, and nothing else coloured. Avoid navy, which sits too close and muddies both.
Will the colour fade?
Not with normal wear. Long exposure to direct sunlight lightens any strong dye, so store it out of a sunny window.
What size should I order?
Your normal size. Room for a knit is already built in. Custom sizing is free.
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