Breaking Fashion Boundaries: Why a Blazer with a Hoodie is the Hottest Trend of the Season.
Introduction
A hoodie and a blazer? Come on, you know? The phrase itself is considered an oxymoron by some. Two competing pieces of apparel that should never be seen together or worn publicly. We are aware that some fans will bemoan the gradual extinction of formal, conventional menswear in favour of “athleisure” or casual clothing. We comprehend. Whatever the case, pairing a blazer with a hoodie has transcended the realm of street style and entered the mainstream. Like most new fashion trends, it becomes easier to accept — and maybe even like — the more you see it. In this episode of UNFUSED, we examine the history of this trend and showcase a few stylish outfits you can wear.
The Blazer with a Hoodie’s History.
Although a precise genesis is difficult to pinpoint, our investigation into the tale indicates that the look has geographical roots in the Northeast, specifically in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Male prep schools had (and still have) severe clothing codes, such as shirt, tie, blazer, dress shoes, etc., as many people can recall and attest. Students were able to cover the shirt and tie with a sweatshirt when the temperature got chilly. Many others choose to do without or swap out the sweater for a hooded sweatshirt, creating the recognisable hooded flap appearance as the hoodie rests on the blazer lapels.
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