Guide Note

Hoodies are a type of shirt or sweatshirt with a connected hood. There are many styles including, pull overs, zip ups, and some with front pockets. Hoodies are available for men, women, and children.

Hoodie History

Hoodies may seem like a recent fashion trend but they actually go back to the Middle Ages when monks would wear a type of cowl, or hood, connected to their robes. By the 1930s, Champion, created a hoodie that would be used to warm laborers working in cold warehouses. It wasn't until the 1970s that the hoodie became a fashion statement with top designers such as Norma Kamali creating the first high-end hoodies. Twenty years later hoodies became a part of many prominent designer collections, as well as a staple in hip-hop wear.

Top Hoodie Brands

• Triple Five Soul
• Harajuku Lovers
• Paul Frank
• Tokidoki
• Juicy Couture
• Rocawear
• Phat Farm
• Criminal Damage Hoodies
• American Apparel
• Scrapbook Clothing
• Nike

Fast Facts

1. Available for men, women, and children
2. Created in 1930s by Champion
3. Was questioned as an article of clothing for criminal intent
4. Before reaching mainstream, it was a trend among skateboarders and surfers
5. Price Range: $20-$200 depending on make/designer