TEN ZIP HOODIES FROM TRENDING
TO TIMELESS
Bolstered by the indie sleaze and Y2K trends, zip hoodies are having a moment but really, they’ve always been a safe bet.

Whether the entry point is Y2K, indie sleaze, or pure utility, zip-up hoodies are an increasingly important part of the contemporary wardrobe. With brands like BAPE or RAGA MALAK, big graphics emphasize the style’s nostalgic connection to the aughts while MISBHV’s distressed detailing screams indie sleaze. More functional, understated designs from Stone Island and Omar Afridi double down on the zip-up hoodie’s propensity for layering.
Therein lies one of the main attractions to zip-up hoodies: layering. The ability to unzip without removing is not only a shortcut to revealing mid-layers, but also a useful alternative to the age-old dilemma of a pullover hoodie—removal over the head accompanied by the T-shirt underneath, too.

Featured In This Image: Walter Van Beirendonck hoodie
Walter Van Beirendonck is a firm believer that bigger is better. Statement-making graphics and playful details have been the designer’s bread and butter since the days of the Antwerp Six. A chunky zipper with a logo-adorned zip pull sits at the core of this punchy piece.

Featured In This Image: sacai hoodie
Gray zip hoodies are a safe bet: easy to style and supremely versatile, though verging on overly simple for those looking to make a splash. Luckily, under the control of sacai, the gray zip hoodie gets a new look with excess, draping material on each side to add an experimental edge to the staple design.

Featured In This Image: Omar Afridi hoodie
Omar Afridi’s MO is ultra modern staples, so it tracks that the Rivet Hoodie is one item that encapsulates the burgeoning label’s approach. Eschewing graphics for subtle detailing like rivet hardware to the pockets and a two-way zip closure, this piece ticks all the boxes for a reliable new daily favorite.

Featured In This Image: MISBHV hoodie
Heavily distressed, faded, with big proportions and stud detailing, the Metamorph Hoodie from MISBHV is a strong Y2K throwback. Beyond fitting squarely into the trend, it’s also a high-quality garment cut from heavyweight cotton and rounded out with chunky elasticated hems for coziness.

Featured In This Image: Stone Island hoodie
While Stone Island delivers highly wearable, functional clothing first and foremost, it’s important not to overlook the beauty in each piece, too. This faded men’s zip-up hoodie is cut from durable French terry cotton and has been garment-dyed for an inimitable aged effect.

Featured In This Image: AMI Paris hoodie
With warmer weather en route, shifting the color scale of the wardrobe becomes a central concern. With the help of AMI Paris’s pastel-fueled SS24 collection, this is an easy task. Composed of a pure cotton blend with a touch of stretch, this heavyweight zip hoodie balances style and comfort.

Featured In This Image: Raga Malak hoodie
Since being founded in 2019, RAGA MALAK has accrued a sizable A-list following ranging from Doja Cat to Ice Spice. The label’s out-there graphics and dramatic silhouettes are a defining quality, stemming from a love for early-aughts maximalism and modern Middle Eastern style.

Featured In This Image: Fax Copy Express hoodie
With comfy oversized proportions and a heavyweight, fleece-backed cotton build, Fax Copy Express distills the raw attraction of a gray zip hoodie. It’s easy to see this piece becoming a staple transitional fixture.

Featured In This Image: A. A. Spectrum hoodie
A cotton- and Sorona® polyester-blend construction is evidence of A. A. Spectrum’s signature technical prowess, while a bag-esque silhouette fastened by a two-way zip brings the fun to balance the equation.

Featured In This Image: BAPE hoodie
BAPE has a long history of distinctive streetwear that has cemented its position as one of the most important forces in modern street style. This cropped pink zip-up hoodie features the label’s unmistakable camouflage print on the hood.
- Date: March 12, 2024

