Few articles of clothing are as synonymous with the bohemian beach lifestyle, or California surf culture as the baja sweater or jacket. Also known as a Mexican Threads Hoodie, sudadera de jerga, or in the cannabis sub-culture- a drug rug. The sweater garnered it's name since it was popularized in 70's era California, by surfers returning from wave-riding excursions to Baja California, Mexico. Today, the style has remained classic, still retaining it's associations with laid-back beach life, and well granola hippies living in VW vans along the coast of Santa Cruz (hey, there's nothing wrong with that, Santa Cruz is beautiful this time of year). I love the reimagined fashion version by BCBG Max Azria. In a super soft knit, with a more tailored shape this sweater is my new go-to. Excuse me while I get sentimental, I'll be wearing my hoodie and listening to Brian Wilson's "Surfer Girl" while I chill on Laguna Beach.
Remember that time I went to Newport Beach, I was heading back to my car and the sun was setting. The only other vehicle in the lot was a beat-up old RV. A dude appeared on one of the beach trails and approached me. He asked if I had a light, explaining he was eager to "light one up". I shrugged apologetically. He headed over to the RV and knocked on the door several times. Suddenly the door creaked open and a voice bellowed, yelling furiously "why would you knock on my door!!!" The dude scurried away confused by the angry man in the RV. This folks, is how episodes of CSI start. And there is your random story of the day.
You really pull that sweater off. No pun intended.
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