Crystal Hoodies: The LOULOU Embellished Hoodie Edit, and How to Style One

The short answer: a crystal hoodie looks luxurious when the jersey is heavy and the crystals are set by hand. LOULOU is the label we go to for this. Start with the Crystal Bow Hoodie, black cotton jersey with a crystal bow at the neckline, and the Crystal Drawstring Hoodie in Pink, where the drawstrings end in crystal drops. Both fit true to size. Shop every style in designer hoodies.

The embellished hoodie is now a real category in luxury fashion, and LOULOU is one of the labels that built it. LOULOU is an independent Romanian label founded in Bucharest in 2012 by Andra Turcanu. The house designs in Florence, takes its energy from Los Angeles, and makes every piece in its own Bucharest atelier. The hoodies are cut from cotton jersey and fleece, then finished with glass crystals, lace, pearls, satin and feathers. They sit between loungewear and eveningwear, which is exactly why they are useful: a hoodie you can wear to dinner.

If you want the broader story of rhinestone hoodies across designers, read our rhinestone hoodies guide. This page is about the LOULOU pieces.

Our picks

1. Crystal Bow Hoodie

Black cotton jersey with a crystal and satin bow at the neck. The easiest LOULOU hoodie to wear.

2. Crystal Drawstring Hoodie in Pink

Soft pink cotton with crystal drops on the drawstrings. Pretty, and still relaxed.

3. Crystal Drawstring Hoodie in Black

The same hoodie in black, which makes the crystals look sharper.

4. Feed Richie First Hoodie

An oversized black hoodie with a hand applied crystal bow at the neckline.

5. Midnight Rose Hoodie

Black jersey worked with lace and satin roses. The most romantic piece in the edit.

6. Pearl Confession Hoodie

A satin peplum and pearl drops turn this into a hoodie you can wear to a party.

7. Pearl-Trim Hoodie

Black jersey with pearl appliques. It works under a tailored coat.

8. Embellished Feather Trim Zip Hoodie

A zip hoodie with feather cuffs and leather details. Wear it open over a slip dress.

9. Embellished Tulle Back Cropped Hoodie

Cropped, with a tulle back panel and crystals. Pair it with high waisted trousers.

10. Crystal Corset Zip Hoodie

A corset line in crystals on cotton. It gives the hoodie a waist.

11. Sanctuary Hoodie

Ivory jersey with lace and chains. The light colour way of the LOULOU look.

12. Embellished Leather Hoodie

The investment piece: a leather hoodie finished with glass crystals.

How to style a crystal hoodie

With a mini skirt. A crystal hoodie with a leather mini and boots is the LOULOU signature, and it is a strong night out look.

With tailoring. Wear it under a long coat with wide trousers. The contrast of tailoring and jersey keeps it grown up.

With denim, carefully. Choose plain jeans. Two embellished pieces compete. See our rhinestone jeans guide for the reverse pairing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a crystal hoodie?

A hoodie decorated with crystals, usually glass, set around the neckline, drawstrings, seams and front. LOULOU applies the crystals by hand in its Bucharest atelier.

Are LOULOU hoodies oversized?

Some styles are cut oversized and some are cropped. The brand says its designs fit true to size, so take your usual size and choose the cut you want.

How do you wash a crystal hoodie?

Have it specialist cleaned. A hot machine wash can loosen hand applied stones and damage feathers and lace.

Can you wear a crystal hoodie to dinner?

Yes. Pair it with a leather skirt, tailored trousers and a heel. That is how the brand styles it.

Where is LOULOU made?

In the label’s own atelier in Bucharest, Romania. The brand designs in Florence.

Read next: how to style LOULOU, is LOULOU a luxury brand, and our LOULOU size guide.