Fancy Hoodies Might Just be Fashion Week's Comfiest Trend

It’s all about dressing down while dressing up.

There’s pretty much nothing not to like about a good hoodie — it’s got all the essential ingredients: warmth, comfort, coziness — it’s essentially a warm hug you can wear around.

This season, a host of high fashion brands seem to agree, because they’re introducing hoodies on the runway and teaching us how to combine comfort and style in one convenient package. Theory took the conventional black hoodie and elevated it through interesting drawstring detailing. At Carolina Herrera, Wes Gordon embellished a purple hoodie with large puffed sleeves and floral appliqués. And for Proenza Schouler, the designers made comfort a top priority with a shearling oversized hoodie look.

Carolina Herrera Fall 2023. Photo: Imaxtree

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All this is to say, there’s no reason why an everyday staple like the hoodie can’t be chic and elevated. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 11 hoodies that seamlessly blend form and function.