Vintage 80s Wool Varsity Jacket XL Maroon Empire Ski Champions 1986-87 Chris
$50.99
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1980s wool varsity jacket in maroon. Chainstitched "Chris" on the left chest and a Maine shaped chenille patch reading E.L.H.S. STATE BOYS SKI CHAMPIONS 1986-87 on the right. Snap front, slash pockets, striped knit collar, cuffs and waistband, satin lining. Empire Sporting Goods Mfg Co N.Y.C. union made tag, tagged MEDIUM. Measurements laid flat: 23 in pit to pit, 24 in length - it measures like a modern XL through the chest with a short body, go by the measurements. Condition: worn and faded. The wool has lifted and faded across the body and sleeves and there is general fuzzing, shown in the closeups. Patch and chainstitch are intact, snaps all work, lining is sound. No holes, no repairs. This is a well used jacket, priced that way.
| Size | XL |
|---|---|
| Pit to pit | 23 in |
| Length | 24 in |
| Condition | Good |
| Brand | Empire |
| Era | 1986 |
Why it's vintage
- Empire label
- Made in United States
- Outer Shell Material: Wool
How we date and grade: Authenticity and Condition
Flaws
- The wool has lifted and faded across the body and sleeves and there is general fuzzing, shown in the closeups.
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