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vowels Gray Faded Collegiate Hoodie

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The vowels Gray Faded Collegiate Hoodie embodies that perfectly lived-in, off-duty mood—think early morning campus coffee walks or late night city errands. The garment-dyed French terry delivers a muted heather grey that feels vintage right out the gate, with thoughtful distressing at the hood, cuffs, and hem for an authentic, subtly grunge edge. A collegiate logo print at the front punctuates the look with just enough nostalgia, while an embroidered detail at the cuff nods to the kind of finish that sets vowels apart in the current streetwear scene.

This hoodie moves with the body thanks to its relaxed cut and dropped shoulders, making space for layering without swallowing your frame. The kangaroo pocket is roomy enough for hands, keys, or keeping your phone within reach, while ribbed finishes hold their shape through long days and late nights. It slips easily under a trench or bomber—or stands on its own for those catch-all moments when you need something you can shrug into and go. There’s an understated confidence to the vowels collegiate hoodie: an everyday essential that bridges laidback and sharp, primed for studios, subways, and everything in between.

Vowels taps into that It-girl fascination with pieces that look like they’ve seen stories—faded, distressed, and already imbued with cool. The collegiate motif rides the ongoing wave of athleisure nostalgia, but the treatment and tailoring make this hoodie a step ahead of the usual. Think of it as a not-so-basic basic; effortless with denim, unexpected over a slip, or thrown on post-pilates—this is streetwear tuned to the here and now.

Materials / Fabrication

  • Garment-dyed cotton French terry
  • Distressing at hood, cuffs, and hem
  • Drawstring at hood
  • Logo and logo graphic printed at front
  • Kangaroo pocket
  • Rib-knit hem and cuffs
  • Dropped shoulders
  • Logo graphic embroidered at cuff
  • Supplier color: Heather Grey

Recommended Care

  • Machine wash cold with like colors to prevent color transfer.
  • Turn inside out to protect graphic prints and embroidery.
  • Use mild detergent; avoid bleach or fabric softener.
  • Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry to preserve shape and distressing.
  • Iron on reverse side if needed, avoiding printed and embroidered areas.

About Vowels

Vowels is a contemporary fashion label that blends Tokyo's refined aesthetics with New York's urban edge to offer "grown-up" streetwear essentials. Established in 2024, the brand is the brainchild of creative director Yuki Yagi, who brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at leading streetwear labels. Guided by the Japanese philosophy of Shu Ha Ri, which emphasizes mastering fundamentals before innovating, Vowels crafts elevated daily essentials using premium Japanese fabrics. Their collection features timeless pieces such as bomber jackets reimagined as knit cardigans and boxy tees cut from twill-like jersey, all designed to be genderless and versatile.