Out In The Spotlight: The Hoodie's Transition to Glory

The blessed hoodie needs no introduction, and although relegated to nights on the couch in past years, they’ve been a crucial asset to any wardrobe - albeit, not a very glamorous one.

So imagine the rejoicing of secret tomboys and homebodies across the fashion industry when Gigi Hadid stepped out in a grey hoodie paired with tapered trousers, heels, and a slick blazer. The hoodie has been made chic, finally, and it seems we’ve reached a whole new precipice of comfort in fashion.

The relationship between comfort and style has seen a total transcendance in the past few years, with sneakers worn with everything, to bum bags, to the adidas Originals tracksuit making an aggressive comeback in the realm of cool. But plucking the hoodie from the bottom of the laundry pile and pairing it with some Vetements python print jeans for fashion week? We’re in a whole other ballpark now, people.

As with most fashion trends of the moment, your main weapon is surprise. Think drastic contrast, clashing themes, and borderline total character dressing. Try a grey hoodie worn with a floral maxi dress, and heeled sandals with statement socks. Or consider wearing it under a statement coat with clashing trousers. If you want to go for a more clean-cut, workwear look, pair a plain grey hoodie over a trim pair of white culottes, with pointed-toe heels and chic, structured bag.