Quiet Luxury in Everyday Wear: The Quarter-Zip Makes a Sophisticated Comeback
Creatrip Team
6 months ago
Luxury houses like Chanel, Loewe and Miu Miu are elevating the humble quarter-zip (a half-zip sweater that closes from the neckline to the chest) into a symbol of “quiet luxury.” Once associated with 1930s sportswear and later conservative middle-aged men’s business-casual wardrobes, the quarter-zip has been reworked across runways and social media. Chanel opened a recent collection with a beige quarter-zip to signal a shift toward understated, everyday luxury; designers are experimenting with layering, unexpected pairings (e.g., aprons over sweatshirts) and mixing formal and casual elements to broaden the piece’s appeal. TikTok trends (#quarterzipwinter, #quarterzipmovement) helped popularize the look among younger women and teens, reframing it as versatile street-to-office wear rather than an “old-fashioned” garment. The result: a once-overlooked knit now anchors diverse styles from romantic to restrained, illustrating how luxury is quietly integrating into daily life.
