Did you know the creator of sweatshirt, Benjamin Russell, initially manufactured undergarments for women and children? Then what led to this invention? Well, it was when his son Benjamin Jr turned out to be a keen American football player in college, that he suggested one of the cotton women's work-wear jerseys to be redesigned for his team. This was done so that they didn't have to put on their heavy woollens, which chaffed and itched when soaked in sweat. You can guess the rest, with a fabric that is strong, absorbent and comfortable; sweatshirts for men were bound to be a raging hit! No wonder, in Spring 2015: New York Fashion Week Edition, sweatshirts for men were labelled under 'Sporty Urbanite Fashion Trend' and are must-haves for your winter-spring collection.

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Once reserved exclusively for the gym, athletics or lazy weekends, the self-effacing sweatshirt has emerged as a high profile fashion champion for both men and women, repeatedly making its mark on top tier ramps and is constantly getting sold out at luxury retailers.

Appeal: The appeal of sweatshirts for men lies in the ease of wearing and style quotient. To an extent it has become a substitute for fine knit sweaters. A blend of the classiness of the luxury market with a casual attitude drawn out of fashion streets is what creates the appeal for this youthful and sporty garb.

Latest Trends: 'Decoration is key to their success,' says Harvey Nichols, fashion director Paula Reed. He adds further, "The [appeal] has got to be in the artwork - I think people are really trying to buy something with an element of originality in it. It's not just the question of having a sweatshirt, people are expecting that artisanal quality - the embellished elements, the embroidered elements, the beaded elements and the decorative elements. Like sports couture."

With similar views of the designer across the Indian and global market, there is the rise of a new breed of highly fashionable 'statement sweatshirts' that are embroidered, satin-backed , python-patterned, bamboo-printed and paillette-strewn, embroidered Eiffel Tower, tiger head and Hokusai-inspired cresting wave sweatshirts. For spring and winters, black, navy blue, maroon and grey dominate the colour palette and loose fits are now mixed with more tailored fits.

Styling Ideas: Know the different ways in which you can flaunt your sweatshirt:

A grey sweatshirt for men is a wardrobe basic. You can layer it up with a heavyweight cotton jersey or a bright red or beige jackets over it. The neutral backdrop will never let you look overdressed. Remember, the shades of primary colours such as yellow, blue and red always complement each other well.
Wear your sweatshirt with a lightweight coat to see yourself getting dressed for spring to winter.
You can upgrade your sweatshirt to office wear by opting for a button-down, brushed-cotton shirt and by clubbing it with a knitted tie. Make sure to pick accessories in just one colour to look chic.

So go ahead and experiment with your wardrobe. Get your favourite sweatshirt today!