How did the hoodie become a fashion staple?

An essential garment of the 2000s, the hoodie gradually imposed itself as a key piece in our wardrobe. The hoodie initially had a bad image and was strongly linked to gangsta rap. Over the years, other brands appropriated the product and “casualized” it. By the early 2020s, the hoodie is now a comfortable, versatile garment adapted to many audiences.

Project X Paris, specialist in streetwear clothing, tells you all about the hoodie and its recent popularity.

The hoodie, a very comfortable pieceWhere the hoodie stands out from other tops is its level of comfort. Popularized during the 2000s, the sweatshirt established itself as a wardrobe essential for men and women. The hood was widely adopted, initially to protect from rain, of course. But it is also a symbol of urban fashion. Sometimes we want to lock ourselves in our bubble and never come out, the hood helps a lot with that.

The loose fit, often associated with the hoodie, is particularly comfortable. It often features a kangaroo pocket. Depending on preferences, you can choose your sweatshirt with or without a zip.

The sweatshirt, a garment beyond the streetwear connotationThe hoodie initially had a bad reputation. First labeled gangsta rap (because the hoodie first became popular in the USA during the 1970s), the “hoodie” gradually imposed itself in mainstream fashion. The popularity of this garment was later in France, but it is now considered a basic piece in every wardrobe. Many more casual brands have developed this garment. For women, men, teenagers, adults, athletes, rockers, and of course always urban fashion… the hoodie is now everywhere. The loose fit, often associated with the hoodie, is particularly comfortable. It often features a kangaroo pocket. Depending on preferences, you can choose your sweatshirt with or without a zip.

Why choose your men’s & women’s hoodie with Project X ParisProject X Paris is your partner in urban and streetwear clothing. Discover a wide range of hoodies for women or men. First, discover the essential hoodie: the plain-colored, pullover hoodie without a zipper, with a kangaroo pocket. It’s the basic model and probably one of the most effective in terms of comfort and style. More daring, the short-sleeved sweatshirt is more recent and less common. It is a unique piece. For more flexibility, the zip-up sweatshirt allows you to wear it open or closed. Project X Paris also offers completely unique models, such as our One Piece collab, featuring your favorite manga.