# Split-Panel Hoodies These J.W.Anderson Hoodies Feature Sides of Contrasting Lengths and Colors By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jwanderson-hoodie References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/j-w-anderson-distorted-hoodie) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/jw-anderson/black-distorted-hoodie/1888293) Recently launched were a fresh series of [J.W.Anderson hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-and-jw-anderson), which make use of a split-panel design for an artfully distressed look. While it has been common lately for labels to create t-shirts like this, [hooded pullovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody) are much less frequently seen. This is perhaps due to the problems that the head covering poses in its design, as this element can be difficult to execute successfully. However, the J.W.Anderson hoodie shows that the designer is capable of doing this seamlessly, as the two different styles are integrated in a complementary yet contrasting fashion. The split-panel design is shown most prominently on the front, with varying hemlines, colors and stitching placing the two sides apart. By using black and navy, the designer brand offers a pullover that functions as a subtle statement piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Split-panel Clothing:** Create apparel with split-panel designs for an artfully distressed look. - **Hoodie Innovation:** Explore innovative designs for hooded pullovers, challenging the difficulties in executing successful head coverings. - **Subtle Statement Pieces:** Design apparel with subtle statement features, like varying hemlines, colors, and stitching, to create unique and fashionable garments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporate split-panel designs and innovative hoodie designs into the fashion industry for trendy and eye-catching clothing. - **Apparel:** Introduce split-panel hoodies and other similar designs to the apparel industry, providing customers with unique and distinctive garments. - **Streetwear:** Revolutionize the streetwear industry by incorporating split-panel hoodies as subtle statement pieces that push boundaries and attract fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Co-Branded Graphic Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/with-care.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [Limited-Edition Hood Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-trim.md) - [Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-playstation.md) - [Eclectic Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Graphic-Detailed Cozy Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-more-collection.md)