They’ve become the must-have item of the past couple of seasons - and they’re no longer confined to gym wear. The sweatshirt, of course - seen on catwalks from Kenzo and Carven to Lanvin and Balmain.

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The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates. Read more: Business of Fashion.