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PostSubject: Hooded sweatshirts-then and now   Hooded sweatshirts-then and now EmptySat Jul 23, 2011 12:48 pm

You are what you wear. The importance of this statement can't be exaggerated. People do really make an impression about you by the way you dress, the way you present yourself.
Today, a lot of youngsters take pride in wearing apparels that are casual, trendy and accentuate your personality in the very way you want to. Most popular items rampaging the wardrobes of young adults include tee shirts, hooded sweatshirts, shorts etc.. Hooded sweatshirts or a hoodies, popularly known as hoodies are quite popular especially among those who take interest in sports like basketball, rugby and football. It is so called because the garment is attached with a kind of cap like upper garment similar to that of a hood. In some cases, hoodies are attached with zippers in which case it is known as zip-hoodies or zip-ups. The most common fabric used was cotton fleece; however knitted silk and merino wools too are available.

The origin of hoodies dates back to 1930s when the Catholic monks were clad in long robes including a cowl. A Cowl is a long decorative hood worn by ancient monks in addition to long robes. The very concept of mystery and enigma associated with the hoodies were later embraced by the then designers who helped establish the garment in to a popular style statement. Soon hoodies gain popularity as an icon of isolation, which depicted a distinct style. The hooded sweatshirts soon stepped in to the territory of sports. A good number of skate boaters and surfers flaunted hoodies and soon it became acknowledged as a popular university logo. Normally logos are embedded either in the chest or at the back. However a number of designers embed the same in shoulder sleeves and also on the hood itself. Hooded sweatshirts are available in various styles and forms. At one point of time, a hooded sweatshirt was only a hooded sweatshirt and the colors were mostly black, grey, navy or white. Today, hooded sweatshirts are available in a plethora of colors and forms. They are sleeveless, cap sleeve or short sleeve.

A hooded sweatshirt is dominant fashion apparel in casual settings and is much commonly worn for jogging and exercising activities. A good number of colleges and universities in United States create their own hoodies with their logos attached. Players from top colleges and universities form themselves into a team and take part in several tournaments. Some of the dominant names include Florida Gators, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Marquette Golden Eagles and more. Each of these teams represents a particular university. For instance Michigan Wolverine comprises of 24 varsity sports team that represent major events like football, ice hockey, men's basketball and women's gymnastics. Michigan Wolverine hooded sweatshirts are quite popular among football and basketball enthusiasts which perfectly portrays their sportsmanship.

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