Description
Coogi is an American knitwear brand known for its colorful, textured sweaters featuring the signature Coogi bump pattern, a technique of raised knit stitching developed in Australia. The aesthetic is bold and graphic, with bright multicolor geometric and stripe designs. The brand is closely associated with hip-hop culture and the 1990s urban fashion scene, representing streetwear identity and self-expression.
History
Coogi was founded in Australia in the 1960s by Harold Vaughn Austin. Austin developed a knitting technique producing a raised, bubble-like texture, and the line gained popularity in the 1980s after rappers and musicians adopted it. Bill Cosby famously wore Coogi sweaters on his television show, further increasing visibility. The brand is recognized as a notable part of hip-hop fashion history, particularly through its prominence in 1990s rap culture.
