It was the emblem of streetwear, the comforter of confinements, the cool endorsement of youth and the cash cow of luxury brands. Is the hoodie a thing of the past?
“ For years, this was pretty much all I wore, smiles Fabien, who will be blowing out his fortieth birthday in a few days’ time, with a touch of nostalgia, as he recalls his favorite gray round-neck sweatshirt. It’s comfortable, all-purpose, easy to machine-wash… But it’s also very simple, maybe a little too simple. I don’t know if it’s age, or the fact that I’ve taken on more responsibility in my job, but I feel like it’s not really me anymore. Lately, I’ve been saving it for weekends, and he prefers a wool sweater and long-sleeved polo shirt for the office… It’s more chic, isn’t it? ? ” It’s hard to argue with her. For while it has invaded our wardrobes and our lives, this thick jersey piece was originally intended… for sports.
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