Designer Zip-Up & Pullover Hoodies

Zip-up hoodies

Burberry Claredon zips in gray melange and in blue have a fleece interior and Nova Check lining inside the hood; the blue one has Burberry-engraved drawstring tips and the Equestrian Knight on the chest. The Prada AW2010 hoodie pairs a black cotton body with leather panel sleeves and closes with a Riri zip. Dolce & Gabbana’s navy full-zip, made in Italy, carries embroidered and appliqué patches, among them “L’Amore è Bello” lettering and rockets.

Pullovers, hoods and back logos

The black Burberry Claredon pullover, made in Portugal, pairs a check-lined hood with a kangaroo pocket. From Saint Laurent Paris comes a white cotton hoodie made in France, with a discreet logo at the chest and metal-tipped drawstrings. The brown Balenciaga Universal Flow is fleece-lined, with drawcords at the hood and hem, a multicolor print on the front and the name embroidered tonally on the back. Gucci’s camel hoodie carries the logo over a green star. Crewnecks are under Sweatshirts, and fabrics are compared in Sweatshirts & Hoodies.

FAQ

What is a Riri zip?

Riri is a Swiss zip maker, based in Mendrisio since 1936, whose metal zips appear on many luxury garments. That is the zip named in the Prada AW2010 title. Zips and other hardware are part of our in-house inspection, together with labels, seams and materials, before any hoodie is listed.

Zip-up or pullover?

A zip-up works as a layer: open over a T-shirt, closed under a coat. A pullover lies flatter at the front and often has a kangaroo pocket, as on the Stone Island, Saint Laurent and black Burberry hoodies.

Which hoodies are cut large or short?

The Balenciaga is oversized with dropped shoulders, and the Gucci has a relaxed fit. The pink Acne Studios Yala is cropped, with a raw hem and logo tape inside the fixed hood, while a Dolce & Gabbana velour hoodie in black runs to dress length. Sizes are shown as a letter with the EU equivalent, so with these cuts the photos give the better sense of proportion.