Normcore was the fashion buzzword a few seasons back, but it has since been replaced by other trending words. Like athleisure and grandpa fashion. But normcore is far from done. Those who thought it peaked with the socks-and-sandals frenzy will notice it has made a comeback. Just look at all the boilersuits, turtlenecks, mom jeans and — wait for it — fleece out there.
Yes, the fuzzy fabric of blankets and the faded pullover you reach for when you’re cold has gotten a fashion upgrade. Out of all of the things normcore and utilitarian to make a splash, no one expected the ultimate comfort fabric to become a coveted fashion pick. But in retrospect, there were signs. It started with fashion sweatshirts followed by hoodies. Next came teddy coats with their irresistibly nubby and cozy fabric. Now, we’re peak normcore with fleece half-zips and pullovers in a range of faux shearling and sherpa fleece fabrics.
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Need further proof that fleece is still a thing? Well, both Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber were caught flaunting the same fleece piece from the MM6 Maison Margiela x The North Face collab.
Choose whatever fleece you fancy, but remember that ancient one you wear around the house won’t cut it. Here are 16 new (and unstained) fleeces that are just as cozy, but have more fashion appeal.
Fleece 2020 Update
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Zara
Fleece Coat Limited Edition, $169 at Zara
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See By Chloe
Letter Print Fleece Jacket, $399 at Farfetch
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Maje
Bimaterial Animal Motif Jacket, $267 at Maje
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MM6 Maison Margiela
Orange The North Face Edition Fleece Circle Sweater, $590 at SSENSE
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Stand Studio
Brown & Black Chloe Jacket, $400 at SSENSE
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Bogner
Robyn Houndstooth Fleece Jacket, $390 at Moda Operandi
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Tory Sport
Sherpa Fleece Quilted Jacket, $298 at Tory Burch
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Sandy Liang
Rushi Fleece in Cobalt, $595 at Sandy Liang
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Patagonia
Retro Pile Fleece Pullover Sweatshirt in Tan, $139 at Urban Outfitters
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Zara
Cropped Fleece Jacket, $69.90 at Zara
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Frame
High-Neck Fleece Jacket, $455 at Selfridges
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Madewell
(Re)sourced Fleece Quilted-Pocket Popover Jacket in Rose Dust, $128 at Madewell
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J.Crew
Polartec Sherpa Fleece Jacket in Old Lace, $79.50 at J.Crew
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FP Movement
Nantucket Fleece in Iced Aqua, $98 at Free People
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Penfield
Williston Fleece Jacket, $245 at Shopbop
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Without Walls
Peace Sign Fleece Jacket, $79 at Urban Outfitters
