What the quarter-zip craze tells us about Blackness and respectability : Code Switch What does the humble, boring quarter-zip sweater have to do with respectability politics and Blackness? Apparently, a lot! When two young Black men on TikTok brought the quarter-zip into vogue for you...

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Today I learned about #quarterzips and respectability politics 🧐

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I was reminded by 👧🏽👧🏽👧🏽: quarter zips aren’t only a menswear classic, ladies wear them, and with undeniable sophistication. Effortless, polished, and confident. True style speaks up and stands out. 😍✨
#Quarterzips #womenfashion #style #girldad

My son is evolving and has a message for you #QuarterZips #Matcha #agrowingboy

#Newsflash to the young folks about #QuarterZips …nothing new… we’ve been wearing them since the 70’s. 3/4 zip too 😉
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#Quarterzips aren’t just fashion, they’re a global power move for men 👨🏾‍💼💼. Clean, confident, effortless. From boardrooms to brunch, the quarter-zip era is redefining style, culture, and presence worldwide 🌍. #genQZ
#QuarterZipEnergy #BlackMenStyle #ModernMasculine #CultureShift #obama

I wonder 🤔 what #BelizeanTwitter - I mean #BelizeanSky - thinks about this? 😂 #QuarterZips

Nah. Been rocking #quarterzips from youth. Them shits are comfy and warm. Ain’t no new trend FOH.

Heard we been talking #quarterzips #FitCheck Marissa Webb quarter zip! #ThursdayVibes

Wait ... So the kids all over my tiktok feed weren't just joking? I thought they were making fun of #quarterzips and matcha.

People are taking them seriously?