This demand has led to a dark side: fakes.
was that uniform. Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Grail – Design Deconstruction So, what makes Smif-N-Wessun The All Zip Top so special? Let’s break down the technical specifications collectors obsess over. The Zipper (The Clue is in the Name) Unlike 99% of hip-hop hoodies of the era which featured a standard center zipper, the "All Zip Top" features a zipper that runs the entire perimeter of the hood. The zipper starts at the bottom left hem, travels up the side, over the crown of the hood, and down the right side. When fully unzipped, the hoodie lays completely flat—a two-dimensional cross of cotton and polyester. smif n wessun the all zip top
In the mid-90s, rap merchandise was still a Wild West. You didn’t buy a Smif-N-Wessun hoodie at Zumiez. You bought it at a bodega on Flatbush Avenue, or from a trunk at a mall kiosk, or via mail-order from the back of The Source magazine. Quality varied wildly. But occasionally, a piece surfaced that wasn't just merch; it was a uniform. This demand has led to a dark side: fakes