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A new fashion trend is taking the internet by storm, and young Black men in quarter-zip sweaters are leading the charge.
On TikTok, countless videos show Black boys and young men slipping into their quarter-zips and adopting new mannerisms, from their vocab to new "preppy" ambitions.
The trending aesthetic blends clean-cut, prep-school style with the easy, everyday comfort. The quarter-zip sweater is often worn over a button-down shirt, with some TikTok users pairing the top with Dockers and loafers. Several young men are even showing off their new style with a matcha drink in hand, a vibe that social media users say expresses: "I have somewhere respectable to be."
While many of the videos are comedic, the trend has allowed Black men to shatter stereotypes and freely express their identity, aspirations, and joy through fashion.
A viral video shared by TikTokers Peter & Josh shows the two young men rocking the trending aesthetic.
"Day 1 of posting until Ralph Lauren sees this and sends us a quarter zip," the caption of the video, which has garnered over 1.5 million likes, reads.
See more videos of Black men leading the new trend below.
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