Buckle in for a quick history lesson, folks. Before it took over runways around the world, the modern hoodie had relatively humble beginnings. In the 1930s, Champion began producing a sweatshirt in thick material, with a hood to protect athletes and working men who had to cope with chilly environments . Its purpose was purely practical. At the same time, the brand started reaching out to high schools across America, offering merch for sports teams . The hoodie gained steam with the kids, and it took on some personality. By the '70s and '80s, the style had been assimilated by the mass market, from musicians to engineers to athletes and mall-goers.

Today the hooded sweatshirt has gone fully mainstream. Not only is it available in every conceivable color, fabric, size, and pr

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