So, look, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Essentials Hoodie is basically everywhere in Australia right now. Like, you can’t go for a coffee run in Sydney or hop on a tram in Melbourne without spotting at least three people wearing one. And honestly, I kinda get it. It’s simple, oversized, comfy as hell, and you don’t have to think too hard about styling it.
The weather here is all over the place, too — you wake up freezing, then by lunch it’s warm enough to sweat through a t-shirt, then by night you’re pulling on a jumper again. The Essentials Hoodie just fits that lifestyle perfectly. Throw it on, take it off, chuck it back on. Year-round, no dramas.
And, yeah, if the hoodie is the everyday thing, the Essentials Tracksuit is like… the upgraded version. You know, when you wanna look like you’ve got your life together but still feel like you’re in PJs.
Why Aussies Keep Reaching for It
I think the reason people keep going back to the Essentials Hoodie is that it’s just easy. Aussies aren’t into overthinking clothes, right? We don’t want some mad neon logo or twenty zips. We just want something neutral that works with whatever else we’re wearing.
A couple of reasons it’s such a hit:
- It’s low-key. No shouting logos.
- It pairs well with pretty much everything: cargo pants, jeans, track pants, even shorts.
- And it lasts. One hoodie and you’re sorted for all seasons.
It’s one of those pieces where the more you see it around, the more it feels like a part of Australian style, rather than just another trend.
Tracksuit Talk: Why People Love the Full Fit
Now, the Essentials Tracksuit — whole other conversation. No longer just training gear. The ultimate airport signal is clear: a matching set, sneakers in check, hoodie in place. Fit sorted.
Melbourne winters? Perfect. Sydney? Everyone’s wearing them at the airport. Brisbane? Maybe only at night or on a flight south. It’s not a “middle of a 35-degree day” kinda outfit, but for most of the year, yeah, it works.
And it’s funny ’cause tracksuits used to be seen as daggy here, right? But Essentials flipped that. The Essentials Tracksuit looks clean, not sloppy.
How People Are Rocking It
I’ve been noticing little styling differences depending on the city:
- Sydney: Shorts with hoodies, sneakers, caps. Tracksuits usually with bags and nice shoes.
- Melbourne: The Layering game is strong. Hoodie under a coat, under a bomber, whatever works with four seasons in one day. Tracksuit with a heavy jacket when it’s freezing.
- Brisbane/Gold Coast: Hoodies for the cooler nights, tracksuits mostly for travel.
- Perth: Hoodies with cargos and skate shoes, tracksuits in winter when it’s cooler.
Nobody’s trying too hard with it, which is kinda the point.
Feels Like It Was Made for Us
Honestly, the Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit just click with the Aussie lifestyle. We like stuff that’s comfy but doesn’t make you look like you just rolled out of bed. You can wear them to uni, to the gym, to a café, even chuck on the tracksuit for a flight and look fine stepping off the plane.
And the colours — beige, grey, black — fit right into how people dress here. Easy, neutral, no fuss.
Where Aussies Are Buying
Okay, so here’s the tricky part. Getting your hands on the Essentials Hoodie or Essentials Tracksuit without being ripped off isn’t easy. Official drops are the cheapest, but they sell out in minutes. Boutiques in Melbourne, Sydney, Brissie get small amounts, but blink and they’re gone.
The next option is global sites — SSENSE, END Clothing, and MR PORTER. They ship here pretty quickly, and the prices aren’t too wild. And then yeah, resale. Painful on the wallet, kinda risky with fakes, but sometimes the only way to get the exact colour or size you want.
Hoodie vs Tracksuit: The Real Question
If you’re choosing just one, I’d say go for the Essentials Hoodie first. You’ll wear it more, it’s cheaper, and it works in every season here. The Essentials Tracksuit is great if you’re travelling heaps or live somewhere colder, but start with the hoodie. Most people I know end up with the hoodie and then grab the trackies later once they realise how much use they’re getting out of it.
Wrap It Up
End of the day, the Essentials Hoodie isn’t just hype in Australia — it makes sense for how we live and dress. It’s comfy, it’s versatile, and it works with our unpredictable weather. The Essentials Tracksuit takes it further when you want the full fit, but the hoodie is the real MVP.
That’s why you see it everywhere, from students on campus to people grabbing avo toast in Bondi to folks flying interstate. It’s not going anywhere, trust me.