Hair piled high, guitar slung low and a look that says the next song is going to be loud.

This rockabilly hoodie for men wears Rockabilly Riff, an original RaZits design of a pompadour guitarist caught in the second before the first chord. Give it to the guitar player, rock and roll fan or vintage-style dresser who still thinks the best records came on seven-inch vinyl.

The design: a pompadour, a red guitar and old-school poster lettering

Rockabilly Riff is drawn like a bold concert poster and printed in the center of the chest. A young man stands in three-quarter view, one hand pushed back through a tall, swept-back pompadour, the other resting on his hip. He wears a plain dark crew-neck tee and a serious sideways look, and across his body hangs an electric guitar on a tan strap: a red solid body, a dark pickguard and a light neck that ends in a six-peg headstock.

Behind him sits a distressed red circle flecked with white specks, like a sun stamped onto an old show flyer. Below the figure, two words stack up in poster capitals, joined by a small ampersand between two short red dashes. The first word is set in weathered, light-gray flared serifs; the second is much bigger, in red western, circus-poster letters with a crisp white outline. The shading on the figure stays in grays, so the red accents carry all the heat.

The look belongs to the greaser era of rock and roll, when a guitar, a comb and a little old-school rock attitude were all a band needed to fill a dance hall. It is a salute to twangy leads, slicked-back hair and the kind of song that makes a whole room get up and move.

A rockabilly hoodie made for late sets and cold nights

• Soft fleece lining on midweight 8.5 oz/yd² (288.2 g/m²) fabric, warm enough for a chilly walk home after the show
• A 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester blend; the heathered gray shades are 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• A smooth 100% cotton face, so the fine strands of the pompadour and the frets on the guitar neck print sharp
• A 3-panel hood with flat drawstrings that match the hoodie
• A front pouch pocket for a guitar pick, your keys or cold hands
• A self-fabric patch on the back

Who it's for

For rockabilly and retro rock and roll fans, guitar players who learned from their parents' records, swing-dance regulars and any man who owns more than one comb. Wear it to a rockabilly weekender, a jam night, a record fair or a Saturday spent restringing an old six-string. As a gift, it suits a birthday, Father's Day, the winter holidays or the night a friend's band plays its first show.

Quick answers

Should I order my usual size?

It's a men's hoodie that runs small, so consider a size up. The size guide next to the size options lists the product width, length and body chest for every size, and measuring a hoodie you already like, laid flat, is the easiest way to compare.

Does the print read well on every color?

Mostly, yes. The red circle and the big red word look softer on the red-toned hoodies, where the white outline keeps the letters legible, and the light-gray top word looks softer on the lightest shades. Each color's front photo shows the real contrast.

Is there a print on the back?

No. The back stays plain, so the chest graphic does all the talking and a denim or leather jacket can go on top without covering anything.

Is the guitarist a real musician?

No. He's an original illustration, not a portrait of any performer or screen character, and the guitar is a generic solid-body with no brand name or logo.

How do I keep the print looking fresh?

Wash it inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle with similar colors and a mild detergent. Skip bleach and dry cleaning, tumble-dry low or hang it up, and if you iron it, use low heat and keep the iron off the print.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide