On the verge of dethroning the umbrella, this sometimes misunderstood fashion accessory has everything going for it. It protects from bad weather, with a huge dose of style. Hint: it looks like a balaclava… Plus waterproofing.
This is an accessory that we are not used to seeing alone. Without its traditional fashion companion, it surprises and stands out on the fashion sidewalks. We believe he is 100% attached, but he can be unfaithful to this piece with which we usually associate him in our imagination. Far from being confined to the coat it covers, it can therefore exist on its own and be a fashion piece in its own right…
We deploy it to protect ourselves from the rain, we fold it down once it has gone. More practical than aesthetic, we never consider it as a unique piece. But the latest stylistic explorations of fashionistas have changed the situation. And here it is screwed on the heads of all fashionistas for several months. This item, about to find a place of choice in the accessory territory, is none other than the hood.
For its removable version, the brands imagine it longer, with a sort of bib which acts as protection for the head, neck and torso – areas left at the mercy of bad weather by certain coats and jackets.
In addition to its utilitarian aspect, it is above all its style argument that conquers people in the modosphere. Just like the hood, the removable hood enhances the look of all the coats it accompanies, giving them a different aesthetic depending on its own appearance. Leopard version for trendy girls, gold for those who want to shine, burgundy for those with a more discreet style… The styles are endless.
Our favorite model? This Kiabi hoodie, at a low price. It is available on thee-shop from the label for the modest sum of 14 euros. Its other colors are already sold out on the site… That’s the plebiscite.
Otherwise, for the fashion savvy who don’t want to spend a cent, this fashionista has the ultimate technique: detach the hood from a coat that you already own, and attach it using an accessory so that she doesn’t move.
Revolutionary, the hood is the talk of the town. If some people wonder about its usefulness since the umbrella exists, it is first and foremost its practicality which makes the difference among those who favor it. Indeed, the “take-along” hood allows mobility that the first restricts: on a bike or scooter, it seems complicated to hold the umbrella in one hand and the handlebars in the other while driving well.
If the name of this item changes depending on the label, its silhouette remains the same: we will find it under the names “hooded bib jacket” for some, “down jacket collar” for others – proof that its fashion reputation remains do, even if the hood is already starting to please.
Not yet trendy, but already popular: adopting it early means starting the trend. So, are you ready to be a trendsetter?