Are quarter zips actually trending? It's 2025, everything is trending if you know where to look. Is it a design trend? A shopping trend? Hype? A social media trend? Are there certain subcultures that are embracing it? Finance bros, gorpcore enthusiasts, athletes? Classes, races? Particular cities? I think it's modern identity politics. The original reels were tongue in cheek, but there does appear to be a real movement now. Young people see them as respectable smart casual. A new spin on black ivy. That doesn't mean anything is worthy of your disrespect. Yes, even people who wear Nike tech are perfectly respectable if you're a decent person. But they are being used to signal something. Let's dig in. #quarterzip #trends #blackivy