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A Thread of History: The Hoody

2/16/2015

 
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Need something to wear on a lazy Sunday? Or maybe while walking your dog on a chilly spring evening? Or perhaps to a press conference as the CEO of one of the most prominent social media companies in America? The all-purpose, comfortable hoody is the answer to every clothing crises.  The beloved style - a sweatshirt with a hood - can be found on the streets of any city, the halls of high schools and even as a wardrobe staple for Mark Zuckerberg himself.

The hoody found its humble beginnings on the shoulders of laborers in the early 1900's, created out of necessity for protection from the elements. It quickly passed to athletes, then to the music community and became a far-reaching trend.  The simplicity of a comfortable fleece with convenient, trademark hood and possibility for logos on almost any section is a great way to showcase a brand. 

This apparel style has caught on to nearly every walk of like. Designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Giorgio Armani, and Ralph Lauren have even made their mark on this cool design. Silicon Valley, the home of the pioneers in the technology age, have adopted this style of business casual on a day to day basis.

The hoody has gotten around a lot since it first saw the light of day, and it can still be seen almost anywhere you go. The hoody is destined to make its way around the fashion world and now stands as a great apparel choice for any occasion. 

Sources:
Rolling Stone - The History of the Hoodie
Wikipedia.org/wiki/hoodie

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