SWEATSHIRTS

Transcending its original sportswear origins, the sweatshirt has become an essential staple in women’s wardrobes. A longstanding favorite of street and skate culture, this season’s collection of sweatshirts draws inspiration from the youth pool, sporting dropped shoulders and an oversized fit while referencing typography and printed graphics connected to alternative culture. Rib knit crewneck collars and raglan sleeves lay the foundation for varsity-inspired silhouettes, embellished with flocked text, embroidered appliqués, and felted logos repurposing the Americana aesthetic to represent a more diverse vehicle of self-expression. Decidedly feminine details like sequinned appliqués, vented backs, cropped hems, and self-tie fastening further represent the transformation of a utilitarian garment into a demurely elegant fixture of womenswear. Avant-garde interpretations of the classic reveal themselves in the form of ruffled peplum hems or an interlocking, layered composition. Advancements in technology shine through in the form of high-contrast digital photographic prints, high-quality tailorship, and premium cotton fleece or French terry textiles further expressing how the sweatshirt is a piece that has continuously proven to adapt with the ever-evolving future of fashion.