At BonneGueule, we see clothes all the time in stores, on the street, on the internet, Instagram… everywhere and almost all the time. We select some from our nuggets every week, some will appear in our upcoming tests very soon... Benoît wanted a format in which each editor in the editorial department would propose a piece on a given theme. First selection for this new monthly event: the sweatshirt.
If you are looking for ideas on wearing a sweatshirt, gray in this case, this episode of Panache is for you. And to know the history of the sweatshirt, it’s here .
Don’t hesitate to share your discoveries with us in the comments.
Good reading. Christopher.
Jordan - Plain sweatshirt oat - Buzz Rickson's
“This sweatshirt is made in Japan, on old-fashioned machines and imitates, at every level of its construction, an original model from the United States Navy (USN). Needless to say, he's good at it.
The Buzz Rickson's brand has only recently been distributed in Europe, thanks to American Classics or Peggs and Son in particular, and this is a joy because the Japanese brand has specialized in the manufacture of replicas of the USN locker room in general, not just sweatshirts.
Although it is new, this sweatshirt would be a gem to find in the secret disorder of a thrift store, with its 100% cotton loopback material, its modesty (the V collar) and its boxy cut. I don't know about you, but for my part, it excites me.
In addition, it is not as expensive as others from Japan, priced at 140 euros. It exists in other colors, including a rather desirable orange, but I would choose it in this oat color typical of this type of room.
Wear with slightly wide raw jeans, type 501, burgundy loafers and a harrington jacket. Ah yes, a bit like in this video of my new format called “ Panache ”. »
Michel - Merz B. Schwanen heavy sweatshirt
“As for me, my heart beats for this quality German sweatshirt from Merz B. Schwanen. Already, just for the history of the brand, that of an entrepreneur who revived an old German factory with his craftsmen, in which traditional machines from the 20s to the 60s operated.
What is special about these machines? They are tubular, so this sweatshirt has no side seams. It's prettier, and coupled with the heritage of the piece, I think it gives a certain charm.
This heritage and the know-how it transmits can be clearly seen when viewing the piece. Its jersey is just magnificent, and its vintage-looking collar does not lack character. Moreover, special mention to the little ribbed triangle, which gives a bit of singularity.
If I had to only have one sweatshirt color, it would be this one: a mottled ecru that almost tends towards gray, and which pays homage to the origins of this garment.
In my dreams, I see myself wearing it with loose, rolled-up camel chinos, well-worn white Converses, and Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Even if it's dark. Style never sleeps. »
David - Ketel contrast sweatshirt Norse Projects
“Plain sweatshirts, in basic fleeces, that do the job, are quite easy to find. That's why I found this Norse Projects model for you which stands out a little from the crowd. We immediately notice the color contrast, very well executed in fact: a beautiful harmony emerges from this sweatshirt.
It is ingenious to have left the collar, the V-shaped seam and the lower ribbing in gray, while the rest of the bust is ecru. In this regard, looking at the zoomed photos, we see that this ecru is in fact dotted with a gray thread bringing a mottled look and visual richness to this material.
I was won over by the brand's sweatshirts, which I had the opportunity to try: the jersey is dense and the colors are beautiful, bright. The rather straight cut and raglan shoulder contribute to the relaxation of this garment.
Such a sweatshirt fits perfectly into an outfit with casual, streetwear or workwear influences. To wear it a little more dressy, I would like blue or pine green flannel pants as well as a pair of sneakers with a refined look. »
Benoît - Green Steve sweatshirt Hooker Village Paris
“Village Paris is a French brand, very confidential, with very minimal communication, but which manufactures its pieces in Japan (materials + manufacturing). You can imagine that I didn't need much more to select this brand!
Here, it's a green sweatshirt that I selected because it's a color that goes with many other shades, while remaining sufficiently original. Note that they still offer six colors, including a very beautiful pale blue.
Among the other pieces that I liked, they also have a great hoodie, very simple but perfectly executed. And if you like prints, they also have a whole series of sweatshirts with even more colors, all made in Japan once again.
I was able to see the products in real life: the finishes are really impeccable, very clean, you can clearly feel the meticulousness of the products made in Japan.
We are really on a micro brand, but one that I am monitoring closely, because the quality/price ratio is very interesting. Note that they are a small boutique in Paris for the most curious.
I would wear this sweatshirt with a button-down oxford shirt and faded jeans, accompanied by a pair of canvas sneakers!”
Nicolò - Loopwheeler crew sweatshirt Velva Sheen
“Velva Sheen is a brand renowned for the quality of its fleeces and jerseys, from vintage knitted sweatshirts to seamless “tubular” t-shirts. This sweatshirt comes from one of their series entirely made in Japan (usually against the United States), more premium, but also a little more expensive.
Well let's make one thing clear: it's not particularly expensive for a Japanese loopwheeler fleece sweatshirt, entirely assembled in Japan, especially in terms of the final French import price. It is not uncommon for such sweatshirts to cost more than 200 euros.
But why this one rather than another?
In terms of details, I appreciate two things:
- First, these tone-on-tone ribbing with a very subtly ribbed appearance (you have to zoom in to see it)
In this color, they have such a soft visual appearance that they remind me of a brioche straight out of the oven. - Then, it was obviously this pocket that caught my attention. Its angles are gently rounded, and it also has this ribbed edge that is pleasant to the eye.
The little red stitching is the icing on the cake, giving style to this piece which might otherwise be too minimalist. Besides, contrasting details are double or nothing: it's ugly when it's not well done, but when it hits the mark, it hits the mark. This is the case here.
Finally, the color: this kind of color often makes me hesitate, because it's not what suits me best naturally, but at the same time I find it super beautiful.
Because a light, pinkish beige (almost "nude", in fact), on such a large piece close to the face, it's not an easy color to wear when you have a light complexion and dark hair.
But that's also why I have scarves, which help me restore the right contrast in these cases. And this hesitation about color pushes me more towards curiosity than caution.
To wear it, I would bet on charcoal gray wool pants with relief (check? textured material?), a pair of minimalist sneakers (probably off-white or tan nubuck), and my recurring blue scarf so as not to drown my complexion in this light sweatshirt. »
