At Saint Michael Clothing, we don’t make any ordinary statements. Never has, really. The Complicated Hoodie is the epitome of how two seconds even a crucifix graphic in hack static and speaker wires, and bold “COMPLICATED” script across the chest, and a black-on-black finish to hold it all together is just enough. Not going to conform or translate into language until you’ve experienced it. That saying becomes a part of the design and, come to think of it, it would completely sum it up. The main theme of tension in Saint Michael Clothing work is apparent in this hoodie: religious imagery meets the distortion and the cry of noise, it meets the broken signal. The crucifix is placed dead center on the chest and has audio equipment graphics which appear to be glitched and almost corrupted. Not an accident. All of this must have been premeditated.
Built On Black
The base is a black color material which has been washed. Reds fading at edges some distressed and worn in out-the-box. Therefore look something that you’ve had for years rather than something you just unpacked last week. Fits well in rotation without being too “fresh” or too try hard. The Saint Michael Hoodie is made with heavyweight cotton fleece. Thick enough for the chilly mornings and permeable enough to not steam you inside. Works decently throughout the season as opposed to most graphic pullovers that will be too thin or too excessively hot or cold. All stitching is secured. Hood will not lose its form after washing. Drawstrings don’t come undone while in use. Nothing of that happens on accident – the construction is maintained with the same care as that of the graphics.
The graphics do the heavy lifting
Here both front and back assistance is required. The title of “COMPLICATED” is in large white block lettering, legible from afar. Below that, the crucifix graphic is enclosed in a hodge-podge of wires and blown speaker panels, weird for layers, interesting upon further inspection. Turn it over and the reverse is the same. The same tangled cross dangle down on “COMPLICATED” which is stretched across the shoulders. It’s a small skull-hood emblem, which one may not notice unless he or she is aware of its existence. All of this reducing to one thought. Most brands will have one graphics on the front and then they’re done. Saint Michael doesn’t work that way each surface of this piece is a depth, and a different element is seen with each view.
Fit And Feel
Oversized cut. Featuring dropped shoulders, roomy sleeve ends. That’s the silhouette and remains steadfast throughout the entire Saint Michael collection. The figure is relaxed, but not completely engulfed by the body. Will drape well whether tall, short, broad or lean, doesn’t really matter. No compromises when it comes to comfort. Fleece insulators that don’t add bulk, flattering layers are the go. For fall or when winter finally arrives however, wear it alone under a bulkier coat. This is the tune that made the bonds go again.It is the song that struck a match. Most graphic t-shirts follow trends, and tend to go out of fashion, after one season. This say does not do this in large part because there is more to the idea than simply printing something on cloth. Faith, chaos and truth not marketing filler.
Saint Michael Clothing was known for creating items such as this one designs that were truly meaningful beyond their simple appearance. Those that already follow the brand are aware of this. Wannabees typically notice the moment they open them up and begin to examine the artwork closely. This is why the piece is enduring in having a long-term ‘rotation value’. Not something you only wear once or twice and no longer care about or store in a drawer. There is something that you simply can’t stop wanting season after season, design after design; no pattern or trend that can ever get old or boring on you.
Styling Notes
Keep it simple. Black skinny or black denim with white sneakers, there you have it. The graphics themselves are pretty bogged down with visual weight, when you add layers of thing or any sort of accessories, it’s just asking for trouble for the graphics to want attention at all. Want something bolder? For a monochrome approach, match the hoodie with Saint Michael Tracksuit bottoms, which are clearly asbestos. A chain or small pendant no more complicated than that.
Final Word
Saint Michael Clothing designed this hoodie for those looking to add to their collection more than just embellishment. Faith. Chaos. Truth. Three words that capture, I think, exactly what this piece is: tension, a meaning, a design that you can’t help but obsess over long beyond any one season. Ones like this, move quickly when they do fall. There are not many stocks and when a particular size sells out, it goes away forever there is no re-stocking, no second chance for a particular size. Don’t delay, if you like the idea, execute it! Saint Michael Hoodie is not a just other launch. Not a part to be played for a few months and then put aside; it’s someone’s goes-with-the-suit year after year.
One Last Thing
Saint Michael Clothing has a “no frills” approach. No overproduction, no never ending restocking drives in the marketplace. When you’re buying something scarce, every drop is a real import not just another item listed in a catalogue. Thus when the article such as this as given on the site, moving quick just makes sense. Toward day’s end a hoodie’s fabric, until the events outlined in the narrative, gives it weight. Saint Michael had one of those moment of clarity moments a long time ago.