Vintage 1990s DeLong MLK High School Varsity Jacket | XL

A remarkable piece of Detroit school history, this circa 1990–1992 DeLong varsity jacket was made for a principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School.

Rendered in bold gold and black, the jacket features a chenille “K” letter patch at the chest, basketball motif across the back, striped rib-knit trim, snap front and personalized embroidery reading “Dr. Sandra Robinson Principal.”

The standout detail is the dramatic black zippered hood/cape collar embroidered “M.L. King” — an unusual construction that transforms the traditional varsity silhouette and gives the jacket tremendous visual presence.

Details:

Circa 1990–1992

DeLong

Gold and black

Wool blend; label indicates 80% recycled wool

Chenille letter and basketball patches

Embroidered personalization

Snap-front closure

Oversized hood/cape collar

Tagged size 48 / fits approximately XL

Good vintage condition with several areas of staining consistent with age and wear; please review photographs

Curator's Note:

More than a classic letterman jacket, this is a personalized piece of Detroit educational and school-culture history. Its provenance, graphic varsity construction and extraordinary hood/cape treatment make it exactly the kind of one-of-one vintage LGV seeks to preserve.