V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
May 14, 2017

Who Would Have Thought: The Hoodie

Who Would Have Thought: The Hoodie Lauren Hutton on vicki archer.com

Yes, the hoodie has made a comeback.

The hoodie has always been a gym staple but now its turf has widened and it is being worn out and about as fashion piece.


Can I even believe “hoodie” is in my vocabulary let alone I would be mentioning them here?



Truth time.

I wasn’t sure about this idea at all. Like all “new” trends I like to look and see before I adopt them. I wasn’t convinced I could wear one and not look like I was in my exercise clothes.


Wrong, I can and I am. I actually think they work and what’s more, I like them.

It’s a sweater that is not for everyone but if you are comfortable with the extra addition of the hood then there are ways to successfully wear one.


I like the hoodie to be fine and simple.

What I mean is I don’t want logos emblazoned across my chest (unless for a good cause) and I want them to be made in a light fabric; either thin cashmere or a soft mix. I’m not talking college or university style sweats here. The hoodie has become more elegant and refined as a piece.


I like them worn with jeans or with pants and a blazer, the hood part sitting over the collar. It gives the impression of a scarf. There is something flattering about a little extra fabric and softness around the neck. It may have something to do with the less than tight jawline. But, let’s not go there on a Friday :)


Experiment with one of your children’s hoodies and pop it on under a blazer, fluff the neck a little and see what you think. My guess is you will be surprised at how cool it looks. Add a pair of trainers and feel good to go. I wore this one on my recent travels to Japan and I wore it under my duster coat also. Worked every time.


We don’t have to pay Gucci prices for a hoodie, as gorgeous as they are, we can get the look with something else just as easily. Re-thinking and re-interpreting is where it is at.


The hoodie is one of those; didn’t think I would but now I’m mad if I don’t. xv



These Hoodies: Big Tick

shadow dolman  ||  destination  ||  pink scallop pullover  ||  grey pullover  ||  camo zip



image lauren hutton by steven klein for alexander wang

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