AGORA Color Block Hoodie Mens

Product Description

Product description

Color Block Hoodies

Good for: streetwear fits, retro fashion, skate culture & patchwork styles

To create the perfect throwback color block hoodie, we studied everything history had to offer. We looked at the most complimentary colorways, the textiles that were used and dissected a plethora of different fits.

We believe the limited range of colorways we settled on most faithfully recreate the vintage color block aesthetic.

In terms of the cut we adopted a modern streetwear fit that allows for plenty of manoeuvrability. The hoodies are not over-sized but they are generous in size for western adult males.

And finally, they are thick! With a cotton/poly blend at 350GSM they're chunky with a soft fleece lining to keep you warm and comfy.

A Little History...

When most people think of color-blocking they think of its peak– the 80s and 90s –with its over-sized fits and bolder-is-better colors. But the style was actually conceived back in the 40s. In fact many think they can pinpoint the exact time and place of its genesis– the 1946 debut collection from YS Laurent

These are faithful 80s and 90s inspired retro hoodies
The cut is a modern streetwear fit that is generously sized but not over-sized
The material is a 350GSM chunky cotton/poly blend with soft fleece interior
Our color block hoodies are designed in the UK and assembled in China

This Autumn/Winter fashion show was inspired by the art of Piet Mondrian, an influential pioneer of abstract paintings. Mondrian created pieces in the early 1900s that were dominated by geometric blocks of bold primary colors. His complimentary arrangements with their high contrast color block patterns were certainly eye catching but in the 1940s, color blocking remained only a high fashion concept and did not permeate into mainstream fashion.

It was only into the 60s that the color block style became a force to be reckoned with in fashion. The 60s was a time for revolution and liberation from societal norms and color block fashion was a great way for one to express their allegiance to this movement. It was here that mod style was born and at the heart of this concept was the employment of bright color block patterns.

Color-blocking began to wane in the 70s as hippie fashion with its intricate prints and flowing fits began to dominate the landscape. But the trend re-emerged with gusto in the 80s in tandem with the rise of hip-hop, glam rock and disco music. Colors were cranked up another notch with the introduction of neon party-wear and new silhouettes began to emerge such as crop tops, boxy fits and over-sizing. And it was here that saw the birth of the color block style’s most ubiquitous child – the color block hoodie!

Production

We work closely with our factory in China to ensure our hoodies are responsibly produced.

Wash

Our hoodies are no-fuss, machine washable and made from pre-shrunk material that retains its quality and shape over time.

Wear

High quality 350GSM cotton/poly fleece that retains its quality and shape over time. Produced to US sizing standards. Roomy fit but not over-sized. Select your usual size.