01 Nov 10 Hoodies For Men – Have You Got One Yet?
The hoodie is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of western fashion today and has been at the height of teen clothing since the 1970s. Although it achieved popularity in the 1930s due to being worn by freezing cold factory laborers in New York, its history harks back to the Middle Ages, when Catholic monks wore a long hood with their robes. Today, they tend to be simply a warm sweatshirt with a hood and large pockets placed at the front of the sweatshirt.
Many readers may not be aware of the completely different perception of this item of clothing in the United Kingdom when compared to that of the United States. In the UK, the government have regularly condemned hoodies as being associated with teenage gangs or young groups of shoplifters. For this reason, many UK shopping malls and bars have enacted a total ban on the item being worn there. In the US, however, it simply a practical, warm piece of clothing which is seen as a very fashionable and casual item to have in your wardrobe.
The hoodie's construction means that warmth is easily kept locked inside. The soft, cotton-based materials tend to be thick and comfortable and offer an immense amount of comfort which makes them popular items of clothing all over the world - often preferred over other similar types of clothing. With the hood up, the hoodie also provides a great amount of protection against the wind and rain and provides warmth against the elements in cold climates or during winter months.
Like most items of clothing, hoodies do vary in price and this is usually down to quality or designer labels. Plain, unbranded hoodies are easily picked up for just a few dollar in discount stores or through online internet shops but you may like to take a look at a higher quality hoodie, made from higher grade materials. These hoodies often provide greater comfort and a longer life and tend to have the added benefit of a fashionable designer label to enhance the image of your hoodie even further.
When it comes down to it, hoodies are an item of fashion. Not only that, but they tend to be an item of teen and young adult fashion which means that peer pressure contributes greatly to their reputation and popularity. Almost all kids and teens want to wear what their friends are wearing. The fact that the humble hoodie is practical, warm and protective seems to have only enhanced its reputation and ensured that it continues to be at the forefront of fashion for more than three generations.
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