Vtg. Starter Jacket
3 In 1 Down Filled Puffer Mens Heavy Coat Xlt 46/4
USD $100.00
Condition : Pre-owned
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History of Starter -
Almost out of nowhere, Run DMC, 2 Live Crew, Public Enemy, and just about every other rap group at the time was suddenly sporting the now-iconic Starter jackets on their album covers and in their videos, and soon the Starter jacket was a must-have clothing item for every tween, teen and young adult across America.
The Rise
Like the Nike swoosh and like the Jumpman, Starter had an unforgettable logo, which is a deceptively simple design featuring a capital “S” in block lettering with a five-point star attached to it, which appeared prominently on the jackets’ sleeves and on the back of the baseball caps.
Like everything else in early to mid ’90s, Starter jackets came in bold, loud, gaudy colors. Part of that was simply a byproduct of the teams they represented. The original satin button-up was the company’s flagship item, arguably the most memorable, the image that likely comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Starter Jacket.” It most closely resembles the types of windbreaker-style jackets you see baseball players wearing over their uniforms. It’s the one your favorite rappers wore on the aforementioned album covers and music videos. It’s the type of jacket Eddie Murphy made famous in Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America (more on that later). They later expanded to breakaway style jackets and pullovers.
Because of their price tag (upwards of $150 on average), a Starter Jacket was much more of a status symbol than it was a fashion accessory because you didn’t need any particular sense of style to wear one and wear it well. Starter jackets looked great on everyone, even if you were otherwise the most unfortunately dressed person in your class and a target of sartorial ridicule. It transformed you into someone more confident, capable, attractive, and athletic, and thus more accepted by your peers.
Starter jackets quickly took up residence in virtually every sector of pop culture, some of the most entertaining instances being a series of commercials featuring a grab-bag of ’90s celebrity endorsers. There were the 30-second, music-video-esque spots with Brooke Shields, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Vlade Divac, and Jerry Van Dyke, and another one featuring Corbin Bernsen of L.A. Law and Major League fame, along with Cecil Fielder, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
But Starter jackets didn’t fully enter the cultural milieu until the early ’90s. The athletes themselves were wearing them, but the real breakthrough happened when it spilled over into pop culture, particularly through the sudden hybridization of sports and hip hop described above.
“So nobody had really kind of captured that emotion through apparel and sports before David Beckerman did it. So the Starter jacket was the must-have, whether you’re a sports fan or an entertainer. If you go back and look at any footage from any arena or stadium during the ’80s and ’90s, you’ll see a Starter jacket on a fan as much as you would see it on a celebrity. I saw an old picture of John Gotti wearing a Raiders jacket. It was crazy.”
Today, the Starter jacket has made a modest comeback, and that’s just how Banks prefers it. The limited edition releases have kept it exclusive. Now, when you see someone like Big Sean or Lil Wayne wearing a Starter jacket onstage, it’s a wink to those of us who remember and a reminder that everything goes in cycles.
This vintage Starter jacket is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. With a 3-in-1 design and down-filled puffer construction, it's perfect for any winter weather activity. The red and black solid pattern, accented with the Starter logo, is eye-catching and on-trend.
Featuring a stand-up collar, full dual zippers, and zipper pockets, this jacket is both functional and fashionable. The softshell fabric type, polyester lining material, and machine washable garment care make it easy to care for. Available in Big & Tall sizes, this coat is suitable for any occasion, from travel to casual wear to workwear and business attire.
8 total zipper/velcro closure pockets
Downy filled
Fleece zipper removable insert
Zipper removable hood
Zipper & velcro closure
See through inside square pocket
Starter logo vintage
Almost out of nowhere, Run DMC, 2 Live Crew, Public Enemy, and just about every other rap group at the time was suddenly sporting the now-iconic Starter jackets on their album covers and in their videos, and soon the Starter jacket was a must-have clothing item for every tween, teen and young adult across America.
The Rise
Like the Nike swoosh and like the Jumpman, Starter had an unforgettable logo, which is a deceptively simple design featuring a capital “S” in block lettering with a five-point star attached to it, which appeared prominently on the jackets’ sleeves and on the back of the baseball caps.
Like everything else in early to mid ’90s, Starter jackets came in bold, loud, gaudy colors. Part of that was simply a byproduct of the teams they represented. The original satin button-up was the company’s flagship item, arguably the most memorable, the image that likely comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Starter Jacket.” It most closely resembles the types of windbreaker-style jackets you see baseball players wearing over their uniforms. It’s the one your favorite rappers wore on the aforementioned album covers and music videos. It’s the type of jacket Eddie Murphy made famous in Beverly Hills Cop and Coming to America (more on that later). They later expanded to breakaway style jackets and pullovers.
Because of their price tag (upwards of $150 on average), a Starter Jacket was much more of a status symbol than it was a fashion accessory because you didn’t need any particular sense of style to wear one and wear it well. Starter jackets looked great on everyone, even if you were otherwise the most unfortunately dressed person in your class and a target of sartorial ridicule. It transformed you into someone more confident, capable, attractive, and athletic, and thus more accepted by your peers.
Starter jackets quickly took up residence in virtually every sector of pop culture, some of the most entertaining instances being a series of commercials featuring a grab-bag of ’90s celebrity endorsers. There were the 30-second, music-video-esque spots with Brooke Shields, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Vlade Divac, and Jerry Van Dyke, and another one featuring Corbin Bernsen of L.A. Law and Major League fame, along with Cecil Fielder, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
But Starter jackets didn’t fully enter the cultural milieu until the early ’90s. The athletes themselves were wearing them, but the real breakthrough happened when it spilled over into pop culture, particularly through the sudden hybridization of sports and hip hop described above.
“So nobody had really kind of captured that emotion through apparel and sports before David Beckerman did it. So the Starter jacket was the must-have, whether you’re a sports fan or an entertainer. If you go back and look at any footage from any arena or stadium during the ’80s and ’90s, you’ll see a Starter jacket on a fan as much as you would see it on a celebrity. I saw an old picture of John Gotti wearing a Raiders jacket. It was crazy.”
Today, the Starter jacket has made a modest comeback, and that’s just how Banks prefers it. The limited edition releases have kept it exclusive. Now, when you see someone like Big Sean or Lil Wayne wearing a Starter jacket onstage, it’s a wink to those of us who remember and a reminder that everything goes in cycles.
This vintage Starter jacket is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. With a 3-in-1 design and down-filled puffer construction, it's perfect for any winter weather activity. The red and black solid pattern, accented with the Starter logo, is eye-catching and on-trend.
Featuring a stand-up collar, full dual zippers, and zipper pockets, this jacket is both functional and fashionable. The softshell fabric type, polyester lining material, and machine washable garment care make it easy to care for. Available in Big & Tall sizes, this coat is suitable for any occasion, from travel to casual wear to workwear and business attire.
8 total zipper/velcro closure pockets
Downy filled
Fleece zipper removable insert
Zipper removable hood
Zipper & velcro closure
See through inside square pocket
Starter logo vintage
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