Celine Classic Teddy Varsity Jacket 2V56D896C, Black Wool, Cream Lambskin Sleeves, C Patch, Size 50
Celine Classic Teddy Varsity Jacket 2V56D896C, Black Wool, Cream Lambskin Sleeves, C Patch, Size 50
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Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape.
Condition report
Very Good8.0 / 10
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- Honest Wear
- As Found
One initial, nothing more
The Teddy proves how little a letterman needs. A single initial, front and back, does the work that other jackets give to a crowd of patches, and the black wool against cream leather keeps it severe rather than sporty. The quiet form of a loud genre.
Best for: Collectors of Celine menswear; pared back varsity wardrobes
Condition notes
Light general use. Some loss of surface finish on the cream lambskin sleeve (fine crazing) and light wear at the edge of the C appliqué.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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The Celine Classic Teddy jacket, reference 2V56D896C: black wool body, cream lambskin sleeves and black leather across the shoulder yoke, and a single cream C set on the chest and again, larger, at the centre of the back. Made in Italy and tagged 50.
The Piece
The back carries the house initial alone, a broad cream C appliquéd on the black wool and outlined in a fine raised border, with nothing else to compete. The front repeats it at the left chest, above two slanted welt pockets edged in cream leather.
The cut is the short, boxy letterman: tonal snaps, two-colour striped rib at the collar, cuffs and hem, and soft, fine-grained lambskin sleeves.
The Teddy jacket became a constant of Celine menswear under Hedi Slimane, who read the American letterman through his long fascination with youth and rock culture; 2V56D896C is the classic version of that idea.
Details
- Maker: Celine, Paris
- Reference: 2V56D896C, Classic Teddy jacket
- Style: Varsity jacket, snap front
- Shell: 90% wool, 10% nylon; sleeves and shoulder yoke lambskin
- Lining: 100% rayon; pocket lining 100% cotton
- Patch: Cream C appliqué, chest and back
- Colour: Black with cream
- Size: 50 (per label)
- Made in: Italy (per label)
- Shoulder: 47 cm (18.5 in)
- Chest width: 53 cm (20.9 in)
- Length: 68 cm (26.8 in)
- Sleeve: 63 cm (24.8 in)
Measured flat by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in).
Condition
- Light general signs of use.
- Some loss of surface finish on the cream lambskin, seen as fine crazing on one sleeve, and light wear to the edge of the C appliqué; both are shown in the photographs.
Condition grade B (very good, light wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Specialist leather dry cleaning only; store on a broad hanger away from direct light so the cream lambskin keeps its tone.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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