You might associate a zip-up fleece with that wet weekend you went camping with Guides but the material has had a massive overhaul in recent years. Hype kids and Insta baes in all corners of the internet have fallen for the fleece, which combines ’90s nostalgia with our love for practical, long-lasting pieces.
Designers have also been instrumental in the revival. The MM6 by Maison Margiela x The North Face collection experiments with shape and texture to deconstruct the renowned Denali jacket. Bringing together recycled Sherpa fleece with a circle silhouette, the result is an oversized modern interpretation of a much-loved classic. Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have already been spotted wearing the design, giving fleeces the It girl seal of approval this season.
Whether you prefer a vintage iteration or a new wave take on the campsite classic, there’s a fleece to suit every type of shopper this winter. Click through the slideshow ahead to discover the best zip-up and pull-on fleeces on the market…
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Quicksilver Soul Power Half-Zip Fleece, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Lazy Oaf Grow Your Own Gilet, $, available at Lazy Oaf
The North Face Women’s Steep Tech Fleece Sweater, $, available at The North Face
Champion 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Nike Sportswear Women’s Sherpa Jacket, $, available at Nike
TNF x MM6 Circle Denali Fleece, $, available at North Face
adidas by Stella McCartney Grey Fleece Sweatshirt, $, available at Stella McCartney
berghaus Unisex Tramantana 91 Fleece, $, available at berghaus
Columbia Wapitoo Fleece Pullover, $, available at End Clothing
Columbia Powder Keg Fleece, $, available at End Clothing
Patagonia Women’s Classic Retro-X® Fleece Jacket, $, available at Patagonia
Carhartt WIP Fernie Fleece Jumper, $, available at Selfridges
Finisterre Budock Smock Fleece, $, available at Finisterre
Aries Fleece Oversized Hoody, $, available at Goodhood
Fila Genevieve Polar Fleece, $, available at Fila
lululemon Oh So Sherpa Half Zip, $, available at lululemon
Monki cares Zip-up Fleece Jacket, $, available at Monki
Arket Fleece Zip Jacket, $, available at Arket
Aries Monogram Half Zip Fleece, $, available at Goodhood
Damson Madder Borg Oversized Hoodie, $, available at Damson Madder
Obey Juniper Pullover Sweatshirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Adidas Originals Cropped Fleece Sweatshirt, $, available at Adidas
Dickies Port Allen Fleece in Navy, $, available at ASOS
Dickies Port Allen Fleece in Navy, $, available at ASOS
Simply Be Snowdonia Chunky Full Zip Fleece, $, available at Simply Be
Monki Zip-up Fleece, $, available at Monki
Simply Be Snowdonia Chunky Full Zip Fleece, $, available at Simply Be
Damson Madder Borg Oversized Hoodie, $, available at Damson Madder
Monki cares Zip-up Fleece Jacket, $, available at Monki
TRESPASS Trespass Nonstop Fleece, $, available at Simply Be
iets frans Green Panelled Track Top, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Nike Vintage Orange Quarter Zip Fleece Jumper, $, available at asos marketplace
Everlane The ReNew Plush Fleece Sweatshirt, $, available at Everlane
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