Hoodies

Vescartes hoodies: heavyweight cotton, artwork that lasts

A hoodie is the piece you reach for most, so it should be worth reaching for. Vescartes hoodies are built on heavyweight cotton with a brushed inner face, cut as a modern regular fit and finished with original artwork rather than a logo slapped on a blank. At £110 across the range, they are designed to be worn hard through a British autumn and winter and still look right in a year.

The designs

Each hoodie carries a piece of artwork with a subject behind it. The Bushido Hoodie and Oni Hoodie draw on Japanese imagery, the samurai code and the oni mask respectively, while the Kitsune Hoodie takes the fox of Japanese folklore. The Michelangelo Hoodie brings Renaissance art onto heavyweight cotton, the Tree of Life Hoodie works with older symbolism, and the Arima Hoodie rounds out the collection.

Fabric and fit

The weight is the first thing you notice. These are not thin, throwaway hoodies: the cotton blend has real substance, holds its shape through the wash, and the brushed inner face keeps you genuinely warm rather than just covered. That weight also means the print sits flat and even, rather than cracking across a stretchy, lightweight fabric.

The cut is a modern regular fit with room to move, without the exaggerated proportions that look dated quickly. Take your usual size for that fit, or size up one if you prefer a relaxed, oversized look, which suits the heavier fabric well. Check each product page for the specific measurements before ordering.

How to wear them

The easiest approach is to let the hoodie lead and keep everything else simple. Pair a graphic hoodie with clean, dark denim and trainers and the outfit is done. If you are layering for colder weather, a jacket over the top works better than another graphic piece, and a jersey underneath adds warmth without bulk.

For a more considered look, choose a hoodie whose artwork sits in a similar colour family to your outerwear so the whole outfit reads as intentional rather than assembled. Because the artwork does the talking, the rest of what you wear can stay quiet.

Care

Protecting the print is straightforward. Wash the hoodie inside out on a cool cycle, and never put it through a tumble dryer, since heat is what causes prints to crack and heavyweight cotton to lose its shape. Hang it to dry, reshape the cuffs and hem while damp, and it will keep looking sharp. Washing less often and airing between wears does more good than a hot cycle ever will.

Buying in the UK

Every hoodie ships with free shipping UK wide, with tracked delivery and no customs charges or import fees to worry about. There is up to 30% off across the range while the current offer runs, and returns go to a UK address, so swapping a size is simple. If you are unsure which size or design to choose, our team is happy to help through the contact page.

Common questions

Do Vescartes hoodies run true to size? Yes, take your usual size for a regular fit or size up one for an oversized look. Are they warm enough for winter? Yes, the heavyweight cotton with a brushed inner face is built for British autumn and winter. How do I stop the print cracking? Wash inside out on a cool cycle and always hang to dry. Do you ship across the UK? Yes, with free UK shipping on every order.

Choosing your first hoodie

If you are buying one piece to start with, think about which artwork you would happily wear once a week for the next two years, because that is realistically how a good hoodie gets used. The Japanese designs, Bushido, Oni and Kitsune, sit at the bolder end and suit people who want the piece to be noticed. The Tree of Life and Michelangelo designs are a little more subdued in feel and pair more easily with patterned denim or a busy jacket. Colour matters too: a design that shares tones with your existing outerwear will slot into your wardrobe more easily than one that fights it.

Winter layering

A heavyweight hoodie is the middle layer that makes British winter dressing work. A jersey or long sleeve underneath, the hoodie over it, and a jacket on top gives you three adjustable layers rather than one bulky coat, which matters when you are moving between a cold street and a warm shop. Because these hoodies have real weight to them, they do a lot of the insulating work themselves, so you can often get away with a lighter jacket over the top than you would otherwise need.