# Checkerboard Fleece Sweaters Stussy's New Monochrome Fleece is Retro and Comfortable By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-fleece References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/4/stussy-checkerboard-fleece-black-white) & [goodhoodstore](https://goodhoodstore.com/store/stussy-checkered-mock-neck-fleece-black-35843) Luxury fashion brand [Stussy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-4) released a new monochrome hoodie that features a retro and stylish checkerboard pattern. The comfortable piece has a mock neck finish with an exposed black zipper that runs from the chest to the neck. The regular and relaxed fit allows for effortless and all-day wear, with a kangaroo pocket that is perfect for holding the essentials. The checkerboard print stands out as a fashion-forward statement piece, made with high-quality and luxurious materials. Finishing the look is the brand's iconic logo, printed on a rubber patch and placed on the sleeve. The new monochrome hoodie with a checkerboard print from Stussy is available online now for $205, to be the perfect piece of [spring outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Checkerboard Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate checkerboard patterns into their designs and create retro-inspired pieces. - **Mock Neck Finish:** Opportunity for clothing manufacturers to explore the mock neck finish trend in their products, offering a stylish alternative to traditional necklines. - **Rubber Patch Logos:** Opportunity for brands to utilize rubber patch logos as a unique and distinctive branding element in their clothing designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of checkerboard patterns and mock neck finishes in their high-end garments. - **Clothing Manufacturing:** Clothing manufacturers can incorporate the mock neck finish trend into their production lines, offering a diverse range of stylish options to consumers. - **Branding and Fashion Accessories:** Brands specializing in fashion accessories can explore the use of rubber patch logos as a branding element, offering customers a unique and eye-catching feature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Fleece Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-fleece-collection.md) - [Retro 90s Climber Fleeces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-wolf-tree-polartec-fleece.md) - [Layering-Friendly Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-fleece-jacket.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Four-Way Stretch Wool Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Cozy Berry-Colored Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stussy-2.md) - [Elevated Athleisure Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure.md)