COMFORTABLE BOYS" HOODIES FOR A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
Not since the fashions of the 'punk rock' and 'glam rock' era of the 1970s or the style of the 'new romantics' of the 1980s, has there been such an interest in a popular garment. Hip-hop fashion made the papers but usually with regard to the expensive footwear associated with the laid back urban style of this particular subculture and the muggings and thefts that were linked to it. Boys' hoodies are now mainstream urban couture in Boys Clothing [http://www.joebloggsclothing.co.uk]. Wherever you go in the country, north or south, east or west, city or village, rural or urban conurbations, the kids are cool and wearing hoodies. Hoodies are so comfortable to wear and with no annoying strings, elastic or toggles, except to draw the hood itself closed, that you can choose to participate in any activity without restriction.
This probably explains why it has been so popular with skateboarders who need to be able to twist, turn and fly through the air without constraint in order to perform a grind, an ollie, a fakie or a 360 or any of the thirty or so basic moves any good performer would try to get through during sessions. Such is the casual nature of the garment that it's still cool to wear it with a few battle scar tears and rips from spills and scrapes that many skateboarders suffer from when they become adventurous with their moves.
At the beach, surfers favour the hoodie too. Whether replacing a wet/dry suit or simply covering up a naked torso that has been immersed in the invigorating ocean waters, a hoodie is easy to slip on and quickly absorbs any residual dampness, soon having the wearer snug and warm. With the hood pulled up, the offshore breeze doesn't cause a problem as head, ears and neck are protected from any buffeting winds, especially if you're a surfer in the Atlantic waters of the northern hemisphere, even at the height of summer.
Hoodies can make you part of the 'in crowd' but they also allow you to stamp your individuality upon the fashion. There are so many designs that you can choose the one that best reflects your personality or your mood of the moment. You can show your affiliation to your favourite rock band, aspirations to a particular university or college with varsity crests and emblems, your identification with various cartoon characters and their films or shows and the latest in fashion design with prints, logos and the latest features that have made the new 'must have' lists.
Some hoodies at the top end of the designer range have incorporated facilities for wearing your MP3 player or iPod headset and concealing the grommets as well as new technology in the pockets to keep your hands warm and ready for serious gameplay. You'll need to remember to take your wires and buds out when you put your hoody into the washing machine; one suspects that they're probably not covered by the manufacturer's warranty as far as laundry accidents are concerned.
This probably explains why it has been so popular with skateboarders who need to be able to twist, turn and fly through the air without constraint in order to perform a grind, an ollie, a fakie or a 360 or any of the thirty or so basic moves any good performer would try to get through during sessions. Such is the casual nature of the garment that it's still cool to wear it with a few battle scar tears and rips from spills and scrapes that many skateboarders suffer from when they become adventurous with their moves.
At the beach, surfers favour the hoodie too. Whether replacing a wet/dry suit or simply covering up a naked torso that has been immersed in the invigorating ocean waters, a hoodie is easy to slip on and quickly absorbs any residual dampness, soon having the wearer snug and warm. With the hood pulled up, the offshore breeze doesn't cause a problem as head, ears and neck are protected from any buffeting winds, especially if you're a surfer in the Atlantic waters of the northern hemisphere, even at the height of summer.
Hoodies can make you part of the 'in crowd' but they also allow you to stamp your individuality upon the fashion. There are so many designs that you can choose the one that best reflects your personality or your mood of the moment. You can show your affiliation to your favourite rock band, aspirations to a particular university or college with varsity crests and emblems, your identification with various cartoon characters and their films or shows and the latest in fashion design with prints, logos and the latest features that have made the new 'must have' lists.
Some hoodies at the top end of the designer range have incorporated facilities for wearing your MP3 player or iPod headset and concealing the grommets as well as new technology in the pockets to keep your hands warm and ready for serious gameplay. You'll need to remember to take your wires and buds out when you put your hoody into the washing machine; one suspects that they're probably not covered by the manufacturer's warranty as far as laundry accidents are concerned.