Black Chicagoans embrace the quarter-zip trend while discussing its meaning

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 8, 2025, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2025/12/08/young-chicagoans-quarter-zip-matcha-trend-south-side-businesses

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On Sunday, Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream in Bronzeville was not only bursting with dozens of customers, but they were all wearing the same attire: the quarter-zip sweater. Some were bright, some were muted. Some were paired with bow ties and neckties. The patrons — mostly in their teens or ea...