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We love a sick varsity jacket over here at Complex. It's the perfect staple item all year-round and goes well with virtually everything. With your favorite brands dishing out their own versions of this outerwear piece at great price points, there's no excuse for why you're still without one, dun! We've gathered shots of hip-hop and Hollywood notables that co-sign this garment so check it out. Here's our gallery of Celebrities Wearing Varsity Jackets.
Big Sean
Big Sean
BRAND: MCM
WHERE: “What U Doin (Bullshittin)” music video
COMPLEX SAYS: Sean is a consistent cosigner of MCM. The leather contrast of the leather sleeves is what does it for us.
chris brown
Chris Brown
BRAND: Custom Made
WHERE: The Grove in L.A.
COMPLEX SAYS: Chris is rocking a personalized varsity that looks a extremely similar to this Brooklyn Circus joint. The makers of Chris have some explaining to do....
Ciara
Ciara
BRAND: TOPSHOP
WHERE: L.A.
COMPLEX SAYS: Shawty baddddd! And not to mention, she's cool enough to shop at TOPSHOP like the Soho chicks.
P. Diddy
P. Diddy
BRAND: Louis Vuitton
WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel Casino
COMPLEX SAYS: When you messing with that dirty money, you can afford the luxurious versions of things. The design of the LV joint just screams $$$$.
diggy
Diggy
BRAND: Joyrich
WHERE: Vashtie x Jordan 2 Party
COMPLEX SAYS: The Louis Vuitton scarf out the back pocket is kind of corny, but the metallic accent on the jacket makes up for that. Only for the brave-hearts.
drake
Drake
BRAND: Wing & Horns
WHERE: Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 Tour
COMPLEX SAYS: W+H is a Complex favorite in the fashion closet and Drizzy rocked the navy/brown colorway perfect.
Fab
Fabolous
BRAND: Rugby
WHERE: Webster Hall, NYC
COMPLEX SAYS: Rugby is so official with the schoolboy steez. Of course, Fab being one of the more stylish rappers out, had to do it proper.
J.Cole
J.Cole
BRAND: The Brooklyn Circus
WHERE: Greenhouse, NYC
COMPLEX SAYS: A legit BKc varsity was bound to be in the mix of this gallery.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
BRAND: Custom Made
WHERE: L.A.
COMPLEX SAYS: Of course Justin would have a custom made jacket just for him. Maybe if we become Beliebers, he'll cop us one.
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi
BRAND: BAPE
WHERE: NYC
COMPLEX SAYS: Cudi repping BAPE is nothing new. This varsity jacket is the perfect combo with his own collaborative tee with the brand.
Kobe
Kobe Bryant
BRAND: LRG
WHERE: New York, NY
COMPLEX SAYS: Yeah, Kobe racks in millions a year but he doesn't mind copping a regular varsity that a few of us might own. LRG stepped it up with this one.
lil wayne
Lil Wayne
BRAND: BBC
WHERE: BET
COMPLEX SAYS: Lil Tunechi keeps it swagged out with this joint. BBC definitely comes through all the time.
soulja
Soulja Boy
BRAND: Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen
WHERE: BET Hip-Hop Awards
COMPLEX SAYS: Who told Soulja Boy about Shades of Grey? This is one of those brands you like to keep to yourself.
Terry
Terry Richardson
BRAND: Terry Richardson
WHERE: His studio
COMPLEX SAYS: Who else do you know would get their own face stitched on their varsity jacket?
T.I.
T.I.
BRAND: BBC
WHERE: On Tour
COMPLEX SAYS: Another BBC in the feature, of course. If anyone does varsity better, we'd be glad to see them.
vado
Vado
BRAND: Rugby
WHERE: Polo featuring Young Dro Video
COMPLEX SAYS: We would've never pictured Vado in the Rugby varsity. The crest of the chest is ill.
wale
Wale
BRAND: Nike Sportswear x Cassette Playa
WHERE: Pretty Girls Video
COMPLEX SAYS: Not too many people own the NSW x Casette collab. Hat tip to Mr. Folarin.
zac efron
Zac Efron
BRAND: Vince
WHERE: London
COMPLEX SAYS: The black on black colorway is a favorite. Worn with the simple chinos and tee, the varsity does the job of standing out.