Sundae School Hoodies: Hanbok Details on an Everyday Classic
The hoodie is one of the most familiar pieces in any wardrobe, which makes it the perfect place for Sundae School to add a twist. Sundae School hoodies keep everything you love about a good hooded sweatshirt and then rework the front, the sleeves and the hood with ideas borrowed from hanbok, traditional Korean clothing.
The range centres on two styles: the Hanbok Hoodie, made in four colors, and the Cocoon Hoodie, a limited style with a dramatic hood and sleeves. Both are designed for everyday wear and finished with the kind of details you would not expect on a hoodie.
The Hanbok Hoodie
Instead of a plain front, the Hanbok Hoodie has an asymmetric placket inspired by the crossover front of a hanbok jacket. It closes with a hidden snap and custom metal buttons, so you can wear it buttoned up or open at the neck. Dropped shoulders give it a relaxed shape, the body is cut slightly cropped, and the hood is oversized so it sits with real volume.
It is made from a light custom cotton that is garment-washed after sewing. That process makes the fabric soft from the first wear and gives every piece a slightly different fade. Choose from indigo, khaki, navy and black.
The Cocoon Hoodie
The Cocoon Hoodie is the more dramatic of the two. Its oversized cocoon hood wraps around the head and shoulders, and the sleeves are full and rounded, a blowfish shape inspired by traditional dress, before closing at ribbed cuffs. A kangaroo pocket keeps it practical. It is made in a limited run in fade black and sky blue.
Hanbok Hoodie vs Cocoon Hoodie
| Feature | Hanbok Hoodie | Cocoon Hoodie |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Asymmetric placket with hidden snap and metal buttons | Clean front with kangaroo pocket |
| Hood | Oversized | Oversized cocoon hood |
| Shape | Dropped shoulders, slightly cropped body | Full, rounded sleeves with ribbed cuffs |
| Colors | Indigo, khaki, navy, black | Fade black, sky blue |
| Best for | Everyday layering, all year | Making a statement |
Fit and Sizing
Sundae School hoodies are designed to look roomy. The Hanbok Hoodie pairs dropped shoulders with a slightly cropped body, so it looks boxy rather than long and sits neatly over high-rise trousers. The Cocoon Hoodie gets its shape from the volume of its hood and sleeves. Your usual size gives the intended look; check each product page for the sizes available.
A Hoodie for Every Season
Because the Hanbok Hoodie uses a lighter cotton than heavy fleece, it works well beyond winter. In spring and autumn, wear it on its own with the placket open. When it gets colder, layer it under a shell jacket or a blazer, or swap to something heavier from the Sundae School fleece collection. On summer evenings, throw it over a tee for the walk home.
How to Style Sundae School Hoodies
The cropped length of the Hanbok Hoodie is made for high-rise, wide-leg trousers. Pair it with balloon-leg Sundae School pants or chinos for an easy weekend outfit, or with a pleated midi from the skirts range for something softer. Layer a hoodie under a blazer or shell from the Sundae School outerwear collection for a smart-casual look, and add a daenggi cap or ddul beanie on colder days.
Prefer a layer without a hood? See the Sundae School sweatshirt range with its teardrop knot cutout. You can also browse all tops, explore more Sundae School clothing, or shop the full collection.
Three Easy Hoodie Outfits
- Weekend: an indigo Hanbok Hoodie with black hanbok denim and simple sneakers.
- Office-friendly: a black Hanbok Hoodie under a wool-blend blazer, worn with pleated slacks.
- Statement: the Cocoon Hoodie in sky blue with dark, wide-leg trousers so the hood and sleeves stand out.
Caring for Your Hoodie
Check the care label first. As a general guide, wash your hoodie inside out in cold water with similar colors, and let it air dry to protect the metal buttons and keep the shape of the hood. Garment-washed pieces like the Hanbok Hoodie are meant to fade gently over time, so each one becomes more personal the more you wear it.
Sundae School Hoodies FAQ
What makes it a hanbok hoodie?
The asymmetric placket on the front is inspired by the crossover closure of a hanbok jacket, and it fastens with a hidden snap and metal buttons instead of a zip.
Is the Hanbok Hoodie heavy?
No. It is made from a light custom cotton, so it works as a layer in most seasons.
Why does my hoodie look different from the photo?
Each Hanbok Hoodie is garment-washed after it is made, so small differences in color and fade are part of the finish.
Is the Cocoon Hoodie still available?
It is made in a limited run, so some colors and sizes may sell out. The product page shows what is in stock right now.