Don’t sweat it: Jeanne Beker samples Toronto's hottest sweatshirts

 

WINNER:
GENERATION LOVE from OUT ON A LIMB, 1755 Avenue Rd., $160
“I like how it’s cut a little longer in the back, and cropped really nicely. This is a great top that I would definitely hang out in. It’s got more of a casual feel to it, perhaps, but it’s got great edge with the leather, too.”

 

 

In full bloom
MSGM from HOLT RENFREW, 50 Bloor St. W., $425
“And the digital prints are continuing on now into the spring. Great floral motif here, on a very standard white sweatshirt, and this one has the fleecy inside, which makes it especially nice.”

 

 

 

A blast from the past
SHARED X BAY CEDAR from DRAKE GENERAL STORE2607 Yonge St., $83
“This is a great one ’cause it’s got the vintage, classic Hudson’s Bay stripes that we all love, plus it looks like it’s been washed and washed and loved and loved, like any great old sweatshirt should be.”

 

 

Pony up
MSGM from HOLT RENFREW, 3401 Dufferin St., $850
“It’s white, white, white, and I think it’s really sexy. It’s edgy; its kind of feminine, ’cause it’s so white; and it’s just a beautiful, wintery kind of sweatshirt to wear. Very, very luxurious with that furry front.” 

 

 

Fit for a museum
CORRELLCORRELL from RAC BOUTIQUE, Main 124 Cumberland St., $260
“It looks like something from a modern art gallery. The detailing around the collar is a little special, and it just looks like a notch up from your average sweatshirt. I think this would look great with black jeans.

 

 

Two-toning it
GENERATION LOVE from OUT ON A LIMB, 1755 Avenue Rd., $185
“I really like this one because it’s got kind of a popcorn knit at the front, and this whole idea of mixing different textures together is totally hot and happening. Just a great, cozy sweatshirt with some funky styling to it.”

 

 

 

 

An Italian twist
R13 from TNT The New Trend2901 Bayview Ave., $470
“This is great. It has a real luxurious feel to it, and I love anything with black leather. It’s just a no-nonsense top, and it would look great with a pair of leather or fake leather jeggings or jeans.”

 

 

For all the gents out there
UNITED STOCK DRY GOODS from SYDNEY'S, 682 Queen St. W., $130
“I don’t know why, but it’s just got a funny, old, vintage kind of vibe to it. It’s great. It’s just a classic, old sweatshirt, but with a hip, kind of forward look. I really like it a lot.”

 

 

 

Hare’s lookin’ at you, kid
MARC BY MARC JABOBS from HOLT RENFREW, 50 Bloor St. W., $225
“This is just a fun, cute top by Marc Jacobs. I love the black bunny design, and I love this little bit of metallic thread here for the eye. Plus there’s some extra room here with the zips on the arms.”

 

 

 

 

 

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