adidas unveils the VRCT jacket, a fresh take on the classic varsity look that celebrates team pride and self-expression. Paying homage to the traditional letterman jacket, VRCT features a customizable patch that invites athletes to show the world who they are.
Designed to be worn before and after training, VRCT takes reworks an iconic design for a classic bomber aesthetic with a sleek, modern fit.
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Featuring flexible, lightweight material, the jacket offers maximum freedom of movement, while a soft double-knit fabric enables year-round wearability.
To inspire creativity and self-expression, the VRCT jacket features a classic adidas ‘A’ team patch that can be interchanged and personalized.
Athletes can create their own message, or choose a word selected by some of adidas’ leading creators including James Harden, Denise Schindler, Mette Towley, Paulo Dybala, Ning Zetao and Stefanos Tsitipas.
Each athlete worked collaboratively with adidas to create a patch that represents what they stand for and their own personal story.
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NBA MVP James Harden– FAMILY
The inspiration behind his confidence and personal style, shaping him into the person he is today.
- Paralympic cyclist Denise Schindler– I’MPERFECT
Challenging the notion of perfection in society by overcoming near-impossible odds.
Artist and dancer Mette Towley– AUTHOR
Of her own life and story.
Juventus football player Paulo Dybala– SACRIFICE
Former world champion swimmer Ning Zetao– BRAVE
For every time he has stood up for what he believes in.
Tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas – BELIEVER
In his dream of becoming a champion, which is what drives him.
James Harden, NBA MVP said: “Sport is about showing the world who you are, and my style on and off the court has always been a big part of how I do that. VRCT takes the iconic varsity design and makes it a canvas for self-expression.”
The VRCT Jacket will be available in a selection of colorways from 12 September 2019 in stores and online at adidas.com.
To discover each of the athlete’s stories behind the badge, visit www.adidas.com/werepresent.