Pearl Studded Logo Sweatshirt

A Whisper of Luster in a Field of Black.

Introducing The Pearl Code Hoodie from Empty Reference—a piece that explores the quiet power of contradiction. This is the foundational black hoodie, re-calibrated. Crafted from our signature 61.7% polyester and 38.3% cotton blend, it delivers the legendary cloud-soft hand feel and relaxed, lived-in comfort that forms the bedrock of a personal uniform. Its form is clean and familiar: a roomy pocket, an adjustable hood adorned with a discreet embroidered logo, and an easy, unisex silhouette. The revelation rests over the heart: the Empty Reference logo, meticulously rendered not in thread or ink, but in an arrangement of irregular, lustrous pearls. Heat-set onto the fleece, these pearls—varying in size—catch the light with a subtle, organic gleam. This is not ostentation; it is a coded detail, a whisper of the exquisite embedded in the everyday.

⚫️ A Study in Soft Contrast:

✔ Legendary Cloud-Blend Fabric - The precise polyester-cotton ratio achieves an ideal balance of durability, softness, and shape retention, offering a second-skin comfort that improves with every wear.
✔ The Irregular Pearl Appliqué - The central logo is composed of real, heat-set pearls in a deliberate, asymmetric arrangement. This tangible, tactile detail invites closer inspection and redefines the graphic emblem.
✔ Dual-Point Branding - Features a fine embroidery on the hood for a classic touch, contrasted by the innovative pearl logo on the chest—a dialogue between traditional craft and modern material intervention.
✔ The Empty Reference on “Coded Adornment” - Why pearls on a hoodie? It is an exercise in soft subversion. We take a symbol of formal refinement and integrate it into the lexicon of ease. The pearls become a personal code, a signifier of nuanced taste within a universal form.
✔ The Unfussed, Essential Architecture - A classic relaxed fit with all the expected comforts: a generous front pocket, sturdy drawstrings, and ribbed cuffs. The design intelligence is in the details, not the shape.

🔮 The Anatomy of a Quiet Insignia:

The Pearl as a Displaced Symbol: Each pearl is a natural artifact, unique in its shape and sheen. By clustering them into a logo on a sweatshirt, we disconnect them from their traditional narrative and re-contextualize them as pure texture, light, and a modern, tactile graphic.

The Fabric as a Silent Partner: Our signature blend is the perfect, non-competing backdrop. Its matte, soft surface and deep black color provide a serene, absorbent field that makes the subtle luster of the pearls truly pop, without ever feeling garish.

Styling the Coded Layer: This hoodie is your intelligent casual default. Wear it as the elevated foundation of any look: pair it with tailored trousers and loafers for a sophisticated off-duty uniform, or with classic denim and sneakers for perfected everyday ease. It’s a piece that speaks to those who notice details—perfect for creative work, urban exploration, or any moment where understatement is the loudest statement of all.

Model 1: 180cm / 60kg, wears size M.
Model 2: 173cm / 50kg, wears size XS.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.