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From the boat to the beach.
€ 369,00
€ 389,00
€ 389,00
€ 369,00
€ 369,00
€ 369,00
€ 369,00
€ 389,00
€ 369,00
€ 369,00
Men's Hoodies
Five in the afternoon on Porquerolles. The last swim is done, the bike is parked at the harbour and the ferry back to the mainland leaves in an hour. Salt on the skin, wind on the deck: time for the hood. Le Cap, the Baindoux hoodie in Giza cotton terry, comes in 17 colourways.
Pullover or zip-up: what a hoodie is
A hoodie is a hooded sweatshirt, pulled over the head or closed with a zip. Pullover hoodies often carry a kangaroo pocket on the front; zip-up hoodies have a pocket on each side of the zip. A drawstring usually adjusts the hood.
Rochester, the 1930s
The hooded sweatshirt was born as workwear. In the 1930s, Champion produced the first hooded pullovers in Rochester, New York. Champion made the garment for labourers in the freezing warehouses of upstate New York, where a hood kept the cold off the neck and ears during long shifts.
From Rocky to the runway
The hoodie moved from the warehouse to the training ground. In 1976, the film Rocky put the hoodie on the steps of Philadelphia, and athletes everywhere followed. In the 1990s, Tommy Hilfiger, Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren made the hoodie a central part of their collections.
Today, designer hoodies for men go from the gym to first class. Baindoux makes the hoodie in terry, the looped cotton of a beach towel, in 100% Giza cotton. Mens cotton hoodies in Giza cotton feel soft on bare skin after a swim, resist pilling and keep their colour. See why the terry stays smooth in properties of Giza cotton.
How to wear a hoodie for men
To wear a hoodie with polish, keep the rest of the outfit tailored or clean.
- Shorts in terry, like Sun-City, for a matching beach set.
- Slacks with loafers, for a relaxed dinner look.
- Blazer over the hoodie, with the hood outside the collar.
- Swim shorts under Le Cap after the last swim.
- Vest over the hoodie, like the Piaggio, for a cold morning on the water.
Le Cap is a pullover hoodie without a zip. The relaxed fit layers over a T-shirt and under a jacket.
An island day on Porquerolles
Nine o’clock. The ferry from Hyères. Le Cap, our pullover hoodie in Giza cotton terry, in Dark Blue / Dark Blue over sand shorts and boat shoes. Hood up, the terry catches the spray like a towel.
Noon. A bike ride to the Plage Notre-Dame. Le Cap in Sand / Dark Blue over swim shorts, sleeves pushed up for the ride. The relaxed fit leaves room to move on the bike.
Five o’clock. A last swim. Le Cap in Green / Dark Blue waits on the rocks and goes on over damp skin afterwards; the terry absorbs the sea water.
Eight o’clock. Dinner on the village square. Le Cap Multi, the tie-dye version, under a navy blazer with white trousers. The tie-dye shows only at the chest and hood, so the blazer keeps the look dressed.
Le Cap colours with island tones:
- Olive / Dark Blue with sand shorts.
- Brick / Dark Blue with white trousers.
- Black / Dark Blue with a white tee and grey slacks.
Old money style for men and the quiet luxury outfit guide show where the hoodie fits in.
Three versions of Le Cap
Baindoux offers three versions of Le Cap, all in the same cut.
Le Cap
Le Cap is the Baindoux pullover hoodie with a dark blue hood trim and a chest label. Le Cap comes in 14 colours, from Nautical Blue and Brick to Black and White.
Le Cap Multi
Le Cap Multi has a tie-dye body, finished in Dark Blue or Electric Yellow.
Le Cap Limited Edition
Le Cap Limited Edition is tonal Dark Blue with an embroidered detail, one of the mens designer hoodies for those who prefer a quiet logo.
Online or in store
Le Cap comes in S to XL. Free EU shipping applies to every order (delivery and returns); in the Baindoux stores, the terry is there to touch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who made the first hoodie?
Champion made the first hooded sweatshirts in the 1930s in Rochester, New York. The hoodie kept warehouse workers in upstate New York warm in freezing temperatures.
Does a hoodie work under a blazer?
A hoodie works under a blazer when the hoodie is thin and close-fitting. Wear the hood outside the collar and keep the trousers tailored.
Is Le Cap available for women too?
Le Cap is worn by men and women. The women’s version is on the page with women’s hoodies.