Journal
Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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The sweatshirt was invented back in the 1920s in the USA, when the owner of an underwear factory was looking for a more comfortable second-layer alternative (before the cotton sweater, wool was mainly used). The result became immediately popular and... Read storyInspiration · February 14, 2020
How should a Sweatshirt fit?
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Climate change is one of the major challenges we face today but recent global developments, from the Australian bushfires to Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for The Future movement, have started to highlight how serious climate change is. Above all, it is... Read storyInspiration · January 8, 2020
The secrets to a (more) sustainable wardrobe
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Hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts have a lot in common at first sight. Both are classic sportswear garments - quite often made of the same fabrics. They are both worn by many people of all ages and sexes. The main difference,... Read storyInspiration · December 11, 2019
Hoodie vs. Sweatshirt: A style choice worth some thought...
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As the colder days are coming in, it’s important to have some warmer wardrobe staples on hand. And a classic hoodie is an absolute must-have. You can wear a hooded sweatshirt casually with jeans or combine for a layered look.... Read storyInspiration · October 29, 2019
6 stylish ways to wear a hoodie
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There is hardly a wardrobe in which the ubiquitous Tee can’t be found. Giorgio Armani once called it “the alpha and omega of fashion alphabet”. Its impact is immense. Originally worn as underwear, it gained fame and honour in the 70s... Read storyInspiration · September 25, 2019
How should a T-Shirt fit?
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The fast-moving world of fashion and trends not only offers endless possibilities, but also poses questions. And the T-Shirt is often the easy solution to: “What should I wear today?” Whether it’s a round neck or V-neck, up-styled or down-styled, the classic T-Shirt... Read storyInspiration · September 12, 2019
Style guide for men: 6 ways to wear a T-Shirt
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Mass produced T-shirts are a relatively modern phenomenon Body shapes and sizes vary greatly and standard retail sizes are inconsistent This simplified sizing, designed for profit, means a great fit is difficult to find New designers, like Sanvt, are developing... Read storyInspiration · April 15, 2019
How to find the perfect fitting T-Shirt
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Minimalism is commonly described as a way of life that sees itself as an alternative to mindless consumption. Above all, the secrets to a minimal wardrobe is about finding a balance between quality and craftsmanship and aims to counteract prevailing... Read storyInspiration · December 17, 2018
The Secrets to a Minimal Wardrobe: Quality meets Craftsmanship