The hoodie is back. What was once a staple of hip-hop, skater, sports and heavy metal attire has been reborn, cemented in the fashion limelight once more thanks to hip-hop, skaters and the world of sport (but thankfully not heavy metal this time around).
The Origins Of The Hoodie
The general consensus when it comes to the origins of the hoodie is that it was a New York invention, specifically the work of Champion USA (then known as Champion Products). According to a former president of the company, the hoods were sewed on to sweatshirts in the 1930s in order to protect athletes and those working outside against the elements.