Graphic Drawstring Hoodie Unisex

A Quiet Dialogue in Grey and Pink.

Introducing The Notation Hoodie from Empty Reference—a piece that explores the eloquence of subtle contrast. This hoodie is built upon a foundation of sophisticated ash grey, crafted from a precise 61.7% polyester and 38.3% cotton blend. This fabric achieves a sought-after duality: it is plush and intimate against the skin, yet retains a clean, structured silhouette that refuses to sag. The focal point of the chest is adorned with a subtly distressed, time-worn rendition of the Empty Reference logo, applied as if it’s a memory half-remembered. The true signature, however, whispers from the hood: a soft, dusty pink ribbon drawstring—an intentional, poetic disruption to the monochrome reasoning.

💭 An Essay in Tactile Contrast:

✔ Dual-Sense Fabric Alchemy - The specific polyester-cotton ratio is engineered to deliver cloud-like softness inside and a respectful, holds-its-shape structure outside. It feels like comfort, but looks like intention.
✔ Distressed Logo Application - The chest logo is not merely printed; it’s rendered with a deliberate, weathered finish. It speaks of authenticity and a narrative that begins before the first wear.
✔ The Signature Pink Ribbon - Replacing the standard cord is a flowing, blush-pink ribbon. This is the clause in the sentence, the emotion in the logic—a design detail that functions as a wearable annotation.
✔ Utilitarian Foundations - Features a roomy front pocket for warmth and storage, and a robust hood designed for shelter, completing the classic, purpose-driven silhouette.
✔ The Empty Reference Notation - We believe the most powerful statements are often the quietest. Here, the entire piece is a neutral proposition, dramatically punctuated by a single, soft hue of feeling.

🧠 The Anatomy of a Soft Statement:

The Fabric Dialectic: This isn’t a passive fleece. The blend is a calculated compromise between the durable, shape-holding certainty of polyester and the breathable, familiar comfort of cotton. The result is a fabric that engages in a constant, pleasing dialogue between yielding and firm.

The Logo as a Ghost: The faded, textured logo on the chest is applied to feel inherent, not applied. It avoids the loudness of a fresh graphic, instead opting for the quiet authority of something that has always been there, gently eroding into beauty.

The Ribbon as a Sentence: The pink ribbon drawstring is the core of the design’s narrative. It is the “but,” the “however,” the gentle contradiction to the grey’s rationality. It invites the wearer to pull, to adjust, to engage directly with the element of soft surprise.

Styling the Philosophical Layer: This hoodie is the perfect mediator. Wear it as a grounded base layer under a tailored coat, letting the ribbon whisper at the neckline. Pair it with minimalist trousers to let the detail shine, or with denim for an effortless, intelligent casual look. It is for moments of contemplation, creative work, or simply moving through the city with a reserved yet distinct point of view.

Model 1: 182cm/62kg, wears size XL.

Model 2: 173cm/50kg, wears size M.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.