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Story summary
- The quarter-zip movement is gaining traction among Gen Z, especially within the Black community, as young men swap Nike Tech tracksuits for quarter-zip sweaters.
- The trend is popularized on TikTok, with Jason Gyamfi (TikTok user) and Tamu Atemie (TikTok user) describing quarter-zips as representing class and ambition.
- Some critics argue the movement reinforces negative stereotypes about Black men associated with Nike Techs, complicating perceptions of professionalism.
