Zip Up Hoodies: Trends, Styles and Brands
Zip-up hoodies are by far the most popular type of hoody for both men and women, and as such, nearly every clothing brand releases at least one or two styles every season. Men's zip-up hoodies are fundamentally the same, but the difference is in the thickness, material, and design of the jacket. However women's hoodies vary in sleeve length (short, long, 3/4 length, and sleeveless) and in jacket height, as some end just below the chest, meant as a kind of vest, while others end at the waist.
The simplest hoodies (for both men and women) purchased at stores such as Target, Old Navy, and Aeropostale, are typically very simple in design and the material is nearly always 100% cotton. They are usually one color and the material is very thin and meant only for slightly cooler days. More often than not, they are worn to more give a casual style than for warmth.
The newer trend in hoodies recently has been to purchase name brands, and there is a wide selection of brands that have released their own versions of the zip-up hoody. The first are the west coast brands with companies such as Billabong, Roxy, Quicksilver, O'Neill, and Hurley. These hoodies are for the casual consumer that enjoys comfort and simplicity. Typically they have been associated with the surfer look. The fashion antithesis to these brands are the east coast brands, which include Zoo York, DC, Mark Ecko, and Volcom. These styles are edgier and take bolder risks in color and design. They essentially feel the same as the west coast brands, but are typically worn by younger teens and young adults that either dress in the 'skater' style or enjoy darker colors.
The next are a wide range of vintage brands such as RVCA, Obey, Manchester, and Filter. These styles are simple, yet unique as each garment is hand-dyed and stone washed to achieve a faded, worn look. Usually these are most worn by young adults to older men and women as the shirts are unique and different while not being over the top and appearing too young. Another vintage style includes brands that have a lot of hardware, gems, and over the top graphics such as Sinful, Affliction, Archaic, Aqua VI, Roar, Rebel Spirit, and Ed Hardy. These brands are worn mostly by older audiences, as they are typically the only customers that can afford them.
 WOW ECKO UNLIMITED BLACK ZIP HOODED SWEATSHIRT HOODIE HEAVY WEIGHT MENS MEDIUM  US $27.00
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 NIKE Mens Small Grey Zip Up Hoodie US $10.00
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 REVERSIBLE MENS AFFLICTION ZIP UP HOODIE XL NWOT US $40.00
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 Mens Hollister Zip Up Hoodie US $19.99
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 Mens zip up Volcom Hoodie size L US $10.99
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 Mens zip up Hurley Hoodie size L US $10.99
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 Mens American Eagle Lined Zip up Hoodie Sweatshirt SZ Small MSRP $79 US $19.99
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 New Quiksilver Irving Zip Sweatshirt Hoodie Size M Burgandy US $9.99
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 Fila Mens Full Zip Hoodie sz S NWT US $14.00
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 PHAT FARM MENS SIZE XL ZIP UP HOODIE US $19.99
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 MENS AEROPOSTALE FULL ZIP HOODIE XL NEW WITH TAGS US $18.00
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 Charcoal Grey Weekend Offender Zip Front Hoodie BNWT Size L US $39.48
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 Lot Mens American Eagle Large Tall LT zip up hoodie sweatshirts US $42.99
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 MENS HOLLISTER ZIP HOODIE IN GOOD CONDITION SIZE LARGE MUST SEE US $10.00
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![MENS OAKLEY HOODIE FULL ZIP ] SZ 2XL](http://www.hoodiestoday.com/images/e/170773862809_0.jpg) MENS OAKLEY HOODIE FULL ZIP ] SZ 2XL US $19.99
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 NEW Green Affliction LIVE FAST Zip Studded Hoodie Sweatshirt XL US $66.00
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 Mens American Eagle Zip Up Hoodie Sz Medium US $9.99
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 Hurley Skate Hoodie Black Sweatshirt Zip Medium US $15.99
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 Ed Hardy zip up hoodie US $35.00
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 VANS zip up hoodie hoody medium off the wall LRG jacket coat RARE US $14.99
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 VINTAGE GUESS JEANS SWEATER JACKET HOODIE 2007 XXL XL ZIP UP BRITISH WHITE US $49.99
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 Old Navy Hoodie Mens Size Medium Zip Up Front Black US $30.00
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 Burton Mens Fracture Full Zip Hoodie sz L Red US $21.45
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 Under Armour Mens Coldgear Performance Full Zip Script Hoodie $6999 US $39.98
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 Brand New 2012 Northface Zip up Hoodie US $40.00
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 Mens Old Navy Black Lightweight Zip Hoodie Size L NEW US $12.99
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 NWOT Mens XXL Full Zip Hoodie by Ocean Currents US $15.00
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 Electric Volt Basic Zip Up Hoodie US $33.99
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