Letterman Sweater - Burgundy

$100.00 USD

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Inspired by a 1940s Carnegie Tech Letterman Sweater from Oak Brook's Archive, this piece brings a part of Carnegie Mellon University's history into the present. Reimagined with 100% cotton fisherman-knit construction and the university's signature tartan "C," it pays tribute to the traditions, people, and collegiate spirit that have defined Carnegie Mellon for over a century.

Product Details

Official Oak Brook x Carnegie Mellon University collaboration.
100% cotton fisherman-knit construction.
Midweight knit weighing over 500g.
Classic crewneck sweater silhouette.
Long sleeves with rib-knit cuffs.
Rib-knit waistband and collar.
Signature Carnegie Mellon tartan "C" appliqué sewn to match the sewing technique of the 1940s sweater.
Unisex design.
Available in black, burgundy, and cream.
Imported.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the tartan fabric, the exact pattern placement will vary slightly from sweater to sweater depending on the section of fabric used.

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THe INspiration

It started with this sweater.

In November 2025, we acquired an original 1940s Carnegie Tech Letterman Sweater. What began as an appreciation for a piece of vintage collegiate clothing quickly led us down a rabbit hole of research into the history behind it.

We spent days digging through old editions of The Thistle, Carnegie Tech and Carnegie Mellon’s yearbook, uncovering a tradition that spanned nearly seven decades. We traced its earliest appearance to 1907 and its last to 1974.

The Letterman Sweater is our attempt to bring this lost tradition back to life, drawing inspiration from the original garment and the generations of students who wore it before us.

When you wear the tartan “C” on your chest, it should mean something. Wear it with Tartan Pride.

1940s Carnegie Tech Letterman Sweater