Saint Michael Clothing isn’t in the chase for trends. It builds them. The Saint Michael Graffiti Hoodie Gray is testimony to that. All you have to do is look and you’ll see. Back is covered with hand-drawn graphics. Script on the top reads: A broken heart. Before you even attempt to try it on, praying hands, skulls, saints all tell a story. This piece is not only fabric! A clear statement piece, for those that want their attire to make a statement.
Built On A Story
We approach each Saint Michael Hoodie like this, from an idea not a template. This is one that is weighted towards faith, art and rebellion don’t go together but with this it does. The graphic of the Virgin Mary is used as a focal point. Graffiti tags, crowns and fire icons crawl around her, on its sleeves. Nothing feels random. All elements have a justification. The Gray colourway helps to keep it earthy. No need to be “louder for no reason”. Rather than this, it is set to allow the artwork to bear the burden. Distressed and washed out finish helps to age the piece as it comes out of the box. So that it appears “lived in” rather than “factory new. That’s the information that counts to those who aren’t just content with the look of this day; it’s the feel of an item as time goes on.
Made To Hold Up
This is no cliché when it comes to quality. The basic composition is made of heavyweight cotton fleece. Rotation, washing and use of the fabric help it hold its shape. Seams are tightly stitched together. The hood maintains a good shape even when used several times. It isn’t some sort of spontaneous occurrence. Handling days of running around the city, long days, cold mornings. Plus it looks terrific as it does! The visual elements convey the message. Its images say the message. Take another look and many things begin to add up. Near the collar is a broken heart with the words “In The End. Praying hands are placed on sleeve.
Fit And Feel
This hoodie has an oversized shape as true to form. Drop shoulders. Roomy sleeves.Combine it with a Saint Michael Shirt and puts on the full head to toe look and it all falls into place. Then use it as an alternative to ripped jeans or opt for something that’s looser and more casual. In either case, there’s a plush feel involved. Because of its fleece inner, it will keep you warm without being bulky. So it is natural to layer something it does not sound like a clunk. I would do it alone in non-cold weather or literally underneath a jacket if it got really cold.
Why people keep coming back
Saint Michael became known for his personal-feeling music. That’s that same pattern here with this hoodie. Details can have texture and imperfection unique to each hand-drawn artwork, something you’d never see in a print from a computer. That’s where that imperfection will come in handy. That’s what you add to a piece to give it some soul, and what’s you take away to make it lifeless. If one is brand-familiar, then he or she knows this. New buyers notice it just as quickly, as well. As soon as they look at the stitching, fabric weight and placement of graphic, the difference is evident.
Styling Notes
A smart outfit would be joggers that are black with white sneakers. That combination ensures that the graphics won’t get lost. Want more contrast? For a colder time of year outfit, wear the gray hoodie, dark denim jeans and boots. The Saint Michael Tracksuit is an easy way to create a complete outfit themed after the same design. Both pieces have the same graphic DNA; they play together well and feel as if they hadn’t been thought out enough. Here accessories are kept to a minimum. Possibly a chain, a beanie, perhaps a pair of sunglasses. It’s already a heavy looking hoodie. Any other bit is one too too many and confuses the message of the graphics. For anyone who wants to make their layers do something.
Final Words
It exists in a gray colorway, adding versatility to it. The graphics maintain it memorable. Not just months, years of use in the construction. It’s a uncommon partnership. Graphic t-shirts are ‘out of fashion’ usually after one season. Such items as this usually sell out quickly. Any capped run that sells will be considered sold. If the design sounds like you, then be sure to not wait too long in the event you’re about to secure your design. Saint Michael Graffiti Hoodie Gray is not a typical drop, it’s a movement.