Disclaimer – This is not advertising. I just genuinely love sweatshirts.

Let’s face it, we’re all a sucker for something cool to wear and a little thing they call the internet has made it exceedingly easier to get what you want without leaving the comfort of your chair.

I’ve always had a fascination with Sweatshirt/Jumper culture that has in phases entered, left and re entered electronic music cultures since as early as the 80’s, when having a whistle at a rave was acceptable.

What to look out for when purchasing a sweatshirt/jumper
The difference between a cool and uncool sweatshirt comes down to how it has been seamed.

Straight cut seam cut around the shoulder = old school cool.

Seam cut across the side of the chest = New York Yankee vibe.

For those who own their own indie label, Ramo and Gildan cut their jumpers traditionally in the cool fashion. A few major Aussie stock manufacturers tend to cut their Sweaters in baseball theme, so make sure you check before you regret!

Who’s making cool sweatshirts that I can purchase?

BKWD (Bored Kids Who Draw)
Price Range: $60
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Sydney indie clothing label BKWD have been making waves (as you will see on one of the sweatshirts) through an unusually collaged group of messages that directly make no sense but at the same time ooze cool.

Ratlife
Price Range: $60 to $100
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Electro producer Vengeance has turned his creative knack from producing to fashion and created a loud and exciting brand of sweatshirts that explore tie dye culture as well as his own personal producer branded Sweaters ‘Acid Rave Crew’.

Beloved
Price Range: $60 to $80
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US based company who ship internationally and have everything from melting adventure time tee’s to the most appetising hamburger you’ll see in your life! The negative is their delivery times. VERY slooow (be prepped to wait 2 months)

Needle & Shred
Price Range: $50 (on sale)
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For those looking for a plainer alternative sweatshirt, Needles & Shred offer a classic school teacher patched elbow jumper that looks both comfortable and slightly loose fitting for party times.

The Acadamy Brand
Price Range: $80
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Also on the plainer side but very cool patterns and the added handiness of a pocket to hold all your swag… Or a USB stick. The most contemporary version of a sweater. It’s sweater meet hipster!

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