WHY HOODIES ARE THE HEART OF U.S. STREETWEAR FASHION

The hoodie—a simple garment with a hood and front pocket—has become one of the most influential pieces in modern fashion. Champion created it in the 1930s to keep laborers warm. In the 1970s and 80s, it became a symbol of rebellion, adopted by hip-hop artists, skaters, and punk rockers. By the 2000s, luxury brands reimagined it, blending street