It’s almost time for students everywhere to begin heading back to school. Your child’s outfit for the first day of school is important, but perhaps just as important is that they have a reliable, stylish favorite hoodie to get them through the fall and winter seasons. The search for the right hoodie, especially in today’s world, can be difficult. There are more sweatshirts to choose from than ever and sometimes more choices isn’t great. That’s where this StockX 101 Guide comes in. If you’re a parent looking to grab your child a hoodie they’ll love for this school year, we’re here to help.
drew house mascot hoodie
This black hoodie is made by the Justin Bieber-affiliated streetwear brand drew house (the brand prefers lowercase letters), a relatively new apparel company that focuses on the importance of self expression. drew house’s most popular logo is the mascot logo, found on the front of this hoodie which features a bright yellow smiley face with the word drew replacing the mouth. Though you may remember Justin Bieber for the earlier and less responsible antics of his career, he’s become a cultural symbol of what it means to deal with your past with accountability in a healthy way. As a brand, drew house champions the ideals of individuality and acceptance as a function of community. The hoodie itself is all black and made from a 100% heavyweight cotton material and features a small drew house logo on the left arm as well as the mascot logo on the chest. If you’re looking to grab a hoodie that your child will love that also happens to come from a brand that stands behind a positive message, this is the one.
Fear of God Essentials Hoodie
Depending on your child’s age and whether or not they’re into streetwear, it’s possible that you’ve already heard of Fear of God Essentials. Founded by Jerry Lorenzo, a highly regarded California-based fashion designer, Fear of God Essentials delivers high quality and unique fitting apparel pieces at relatively reasonable prices. Fear of God Essentials is one of the most popular apparel brands on StockX and for good reason. This particular hoodie was released more recently and delivers a small velvety Fear of God Essentials logo on its chest. In terms of material, it’s made from a luxurious feeling cotton, polyester blend and it’s likely to fit a little bit oversized, but that’s on purpose. As far as price goes, Fear of God Essentials is also one of the most affordable apparel brands on StockX. Originally sold for $90 at retail, this hoodie is available on StockX in most sizes for just over $10 more than that.
Supreme Box Logo Hooded Sweatshirt
Let’s be real, if your kid is interested in clothing at all, it’s likely that at some point you’ve heard of the brand Supreme. It’s unquestionably the most popular streetwear brand of the last decade and can almost single handedly be given credit for streetwear’s current popularity. Founded in 1994 by James Jebbia in New York City, Supreme has become one of the most recognizable names in the world of apparel. Hoodies, t-shirts, and crewnecks that feature the brand’s incredibly popular logo are some of the most sought after apparel items in the world and StockX is the place to get them. This black hoodie features a black Supreme logo on it’s chest. It’s one of the most iconic colorways the brand has ever released of the piece and right now, it’s actually the most affordable that a Box Logo Hoodie has ever been. All of that being said, Supreme Box Logos, particularly in hoodie form, aren’t exactly cheap, so if you’re looking to grab something a little more reasonable, try the Bling Box Logo, which your little Supreme fan is still sure to love.
Yeezy Gap Hoodie
We know this may be somewhat confusing, but despite what your kids would have told you four or five years ago, GAP is very much cool now. This is thanks in no small part to Kanye West, the 21 time Grammy winning sneaker mogul who used to be married to Kim Kardashian and now spends his weekends roasting Pete Davidson on the internet. Two years ago he announced a partnership with GAP which has since delivered a full spectrum of apparel pieces designed by the artist. While all of this may sound a little bit odd, the apparel created as a part of the partnership has been very well received and highly touted for its high quality and relatively affordable pricing. The first Yeezy x GAP Hoodies to release were made available last fall and have since become some of the best-selling apparel pieces on StockX. They’re incredibly thick and deliver a cropped fit, making them great for layering on cooler fall days.
Nike Tech Fleece Full Zip Hoodie
Nike’s Tech Fleece Zip Hoodie is an all-time classic. A favorite of hip hop artists and professional athletes, Nike’s Tech Fleece Zip Up Hoodie delivers all of the perks of a comfortable laid back sweatshirt in a clean and stylish look. Additionally, Nike Tech Fleece Zip Up Hoodies are available on StockX for killer prices. In nearly every size, this hoodie is available for below its retail price.
