Fashionable and stylish hoodie

Since the late 70s of the last century, sportswear has actively and vigorously entered the fashion. Hoodies have become a prominent representative of this style - this is a sports jacket, similar to an anorak jacket, made of knitted fabric with a hood and a pocket in the center.

The history of Hoodie originates in the Middle Ages, when Catholic priests - monks wore special hooded jackets over the robe to protect them from the weather. Some fashion researchers believe that the famous Robin Hood was called Hood by the nickname (from the English. Hood, hoodi - hood), as he wore such a jacket over his clothes.

In the 70s-80s of the 20th century, a new trend emerged in the musical and urban environment - hip-hop. This subculture has gained instant popularity among young people, dictating the style of behavior, way of thinking and appearance. Hoodie acquired a new "breath" and became an integral part of the image of hip-hopera.

With the release of the movie “Rocky” performed by Sylvester Stallone, hoodie and sweatshirts became associated as fashionable youth sportswear.

At the same time, gangsters, criminal informals, representatives of African-American ghettos began to wear hoodies.

In the 90s, hoody are recognized among surfers, skateboarders, graffiti artists, rappers.

Today, hoodies are especially popular among adolescents and young people not only in Europe, but also in Asian countries (South Korea, Japan).

At the end of the 20th century, many leading designers include hoodies in their collections, transforming them into various options in the style of casual, sporty chic.

And hoodies and sweatshirts are a type of sweatshirts. The difference between hoodie and sweatshirts is in the features of details and cut.

Hoodie:

• Hoodie must have a hood with a stand in front, protecting the neck from the wind;
• On the hood hoodie always have adjustable strings, laces, designed to tighten the hood if necessary;
• Having a pocket in front and center for both hands. It looks like a pocket "kangaroo" and even nicknamed "kenguryatnik";
• It may have a zipper in the front.

Sweatshirt:

• Does not have zippers.
• It has a round gate, the presence of a hood is not necessary, but possible;
• As a rule, a sweatshirt has a round fringing on the sleeves and the bottom of the product;
• Pockets are optional.

The modern interpretation of Hoodie is not limited to classic sports models. In recent years, hoodies have undergone significant changes in the models, fabrics used, length and color.

Of course, the hoodie will not be a substitute for evening dress and a strict business suit. Having a sports background, hoodie will be an excellent choice for everyday wear for a walk, to shop, on the road, etc.

Many students and schoolchildren prefer to wear a cropped hoodie in combination with a skirt or denim skinny. This model is a short version of the sports hoodie with a hood.

Young women became fans of fashionable hoodie-dresses with a hood that blends perfectly with leggings. Visually, this model hides the flaws of the figure and makes the image soft and free.

Hoodies with fashionable inscriptions and interesting prints have firmly taken their place.

Hoodie coats are invented as outerwear, hoodies are made of fur, combined with leather, fleece, etc. Their main function consists of protection in bad weather, because they use warmed fabrics and materials, fur, and wool.

Teenagers like hoodie with ears on the hood, or inserts of fur and textured knitwear, decorated with drawings and inscriptions. Fashion for inscriptions on hoody came from hip-hop.

Sports hoodies are available for every second woman of fashion. As a rule, such models are made of superstrong and hygroscopic fabrics, light and moisture-absorbing, breathable and comfortable for playing sports.

A separate line presents hoodies for certain sports, also differing in the material from which they are made and with features - absorb moisture, with a warming effect and thermal protection, or have a special impregnation, with inserts of modern sports fabrics for improved ventilation, with special properties for stretching and loads, etc.

Another novelty in the model range is the “paired” models for the family - the same in design and color, but for different family members — female + male, for mom and daughter, etc.

In style, hoodies can be sporty, casual, with elements of ethnic, youth, unisex, military, and even with elements of classics.

Note that hoody in whatever style was not represented, makes the image free and independent, at the same time gives the image softness and lightness.

Like any clothing, Hoodie did not remain indifferent to the modification in length. Already classic Hoodie shorter length, mid-thigh length, elongated hoodie - these are just a few variations on this parameter.

In the latest trendy seasons, hudooi draws special attention to the length. More and more variations on the subject of long hoodie and ultrashort. Hoodie length to mid-thigh becomes classic.

Youth hoodies are distinguished by an abundance of colors, the use of drawings and inscriptions, beading, crystals, additional elements in the form of decorative zippers, contrasting details, lacing, patterns and embroidery.

Youth style is characterized by hoody with extraordinary drawings, famous inscriptions, unexpected color combination.

Very fond of young girls hoody hooded, imitating the head of an animal (lynx, bear, cat, etc.) with ears in different variations.

Prints and inscriptions on the youth hoods are located in the front, back, sleeves, hem, and maybe throughout the product.

Any young woman of fashion will choose for herself Hoodie by its nature and way of life. In this style, intertwined directions of punk, hippies, sports chic, swag and grunge, glamor and rock and roll.

A great solution for versatility, comfort and convenience have become hoodie for pregnant and lactating women. Such hoodies allow you to feel young, warm and most importantly, allows you to hide the figure flaws that often accompany this period of life of a young mother.

Models for nursing deserved a truly huge recognition because of the special cut, allowing you to start feeding without taking off clothes - this can be a sewn-in hidden fastener, a two-layer design or a hidden neckline. Models for pregnant women do not hamper movements, are easy to care for and protect from hypothermia.

Among women of full physique, many lovers of hoodie have appeared, the benefit of the model range and the abundance of color variations allow you to choose the perfect thing for yourself.

At the same time, properly chosen hoody does not create bulkiness of the image and shapelessness of the figure. Rather, the good choice of colors and models allows you to hide some figure flaws in the right places, while remaining a comfortable option for everyday use.

Leading world brands are increasingly using Hoodie in their collections, expanding the possibilities of their use in different styles.

This trend is also observed in the compatibility of hoodies with other clothes - dresses, trousers, mini and maxi skirts, shirts and batch-dresses, etc. For certain hoodies, shoe lines, bags and outerwear are being developed.

The newest cutting technologies and modern fabrics are actively used for the manufacture of hoodie to give the models originality, practicality and long-term use. The technology of drawing drawings and prints, inscriptions and color characteristics (durability, strength) does not stand still.

The trend has bright inscriptions and prints (especially ethnic patterns, environmental and social themes), bright colors and length.

The warmed hoodie options used for outdoor activities and everyday wear remain popular. In such models are used lining their fur, insulation, wool fabrics, etc.

Basically, knitwear, which is a knitted rather than woven fabric, is used for making hoodies. Knitwear for Hoodie is of different composition, length of the pile and with the addition of wool, synthetics, cotton.

One of the most common type of knitwear for hoodie is fleece of various density, length of pile. Maybe with a pile or without it. Thickness of a product depends on density of a fleece cloth. Fleece perfectly retains heat.

No less popular is the knitted fabric - the footer, the components of which are polyester, viscose or lycra in combination with cotton. On the one hand, the footer has a smooth surface, and on the other, a nap. There are three-and double-thread footer. The presence of cotton in the fabric allows for excellent heat transfer.

Velsoft - another type of knitwear for hoody, featuring an extra thick and long pile. It has high properties that retain heat and warming effect.

As a heater for winter options hood fur is popular. Basically, the fur of artificial fibers, created by modern technology, light and unpretentious in the care.

There are a variety of fabrics for hoodie and knitted fabric. It looks spectacular and at home. Used with an unusual textured knitting, patterns, giving a feeling of handmade.

One of the indisputable advantages of Hoodie fabrics is practicality:

• Easy to wash;
• Does not lose shape;
• Easy to iron;
• Keeps warm;
• Able to regulate heat transfer and absorb moisture;
• Color fastness

Hoodie for color variety, perhaps, there are no competitors. There are both monochrome models for lovers of middle age and older, and bright and unusual colors for the younger generation.

The most popular colors are gray, black, all shades of blue, red, orange, pink, white.

As for the inscriptions and trendy prints, contrasting finishes, here in the trend are bright colors that are combined in color with the main product. Spectacular print in the form of an animal or bird (puma, owl, tiger, leopard, eagle, etc.) have gained popularity in recent years.

The laconic sign, symbol, hieroglyph, popular phrase looks unusual as a print.

Eastern countries offer as prints to use characters from comics, anime films, popular memes from social networks.

The use of contrasting colors in finishing parts, seams, lining remains relevant. It is interesting to look model hoody with exotic patterns of bright juicy flowers.

Classic became ornaments in ethnic style, characterized by unusual color combinations.

Headliners in the development of trendy hoodie still remain sports brands Adidas, Reebok, Nike, Puma and the like.

In addition to interesting solutions for cutting and finishing, these brands traditionally use their style of sports line - the obligatory presence of brand identity in the form of logos and logos, brand colors, the use of modern sports materials.

The priority in the development of models of sports brands consider the convenience and comfort during sports, versatility and practicality, safety. Such models avoid unnecessary details that impede sports, are concise and high quality.

Fashion brands "haute couture" do not remain aloof from the development of their models Hoodie. The fantasy of stylists opens a new look at sportswear combined with sports comfort with unusual details, fabrics and color variations, the use of spectacular decorative details.

• Any Hoodie goes well with jeans of all existing styles.
• With a fur vest or jacket - both fur and natural fur can act as fur.
• With sneakers. Sneakers can be bright, neutral, with colored laces or decorated with a color print. In addition, sneakers and hoodie - a convenient option for every day. In the same category, you can include sports shoes, sneakers.
• With uggs or unts. This warm and cozy shoes perfectly fit in style and comfort with hoodie.
• Leggings, thick tights, knitted stockings above the knees are perfect for long hoodies, hoodies.
• Shoes on the platform.
• Bulk bags, youth backpacks.
• Mini skirts in combination with a short hoodie, or a narrow-cut maxi skirt is one of the successful combinations of the last season.
• Wide sports trousers, or any sports-style pants.
• As additional accessories use sports glasses, sports hats, turtlenecks, mitts, baseball caps.

• Hoodie in a delicate neutral color in combination with sports pants of identical color looks advantageous if you put on a sports vest a tone lighter or of a contrasting color. Sports shoes - sneakers, sneakers, or sneakers.

• A short hoodie up to the waist perfectly complements the skirt of a sports tennis style or a short fluffy skirt in a cage, or with pleats. Sneakers and platform sneakers are best for your feet in this way.

• Dress hoodie-length above the knee, with a spectacular elastic band at the hem and a bright print combined with thick leggings. Uggs will complement the image.

• Slim dark jeans look good with a gray hoodie with a bright and crisp print in the shape of an irbis face that occupies the entire front surface of a hoodie.

Experiment, create comfortable and stylish images!