Eric Emanuel Hoodies

EE Lightweight V2 vs. EE V2 Hoodie — what's the difference?

The Lightweight V2 uses a thinner, more breathable fleece — better for warmer months, layering under outerwear, or wearing in mild weather. The standard V2 is a heavier-weight pullover built for standalone wear in cooler conditions, with a denser pile and more substantial body.

From our hand tests: the Lightweight V2 drapes softer and folds flatter; the V2 has more body and holds its shape more upright. Logo placement and embroidery density are consistent across both lines — the EE mark sits at the same position and stitches at the same count. The main variance is fabric weight, handle, and pile height.

Fit notes from our try-ons

Both the Lightweight V2 and the standard V2 run true to size with a relaxed, slightly oversized fit. Dropped shoulder gives the silhouette a streetwear lean. Most testers find the chest measurement comfortable at their usual size; shoulder seam sits about one to two inches past the natural shoulder point.

If you want a cleaner, closer look, size down. If you prefer the full drooped shoulder and extra drape through the body — which is how these are designed to wear — stay true to size or size up. Hood volume is generous on both, and the drawcord hardware is sealed cleanly.

EE New York Yankees NE Hoodie — collab notes

The Yankees NE collaboration brings New Era's heritage branding into the EE sport-luxe framework: Yankees wordmark or logo sits alongside the EE mark in navy with white contrast. Construction is consistent with the standard V2 line — same cuff structure, same hood shape, same drawcord finish — with the collab graphics sitting cleanly without distorting the base garment. We recommend pairing with clean white or navy shorts for a sport-forward look, or with the EE New York Yankees NE Sweats for a full coordinated set.

Build a set with EE hoodies

The EE LW V2 Hoodie Purp pairs directly with the EE LW Sweats Purp from our sweatpants page for a clean head-to-toe purple set. The Teal V2 works against black shorts for a bold contrast. Kentucky Blue and Forest Green both pair well with off-white or cream sweats for a tonal earthy look. The Pigment Pink works best with white or grey — let the washed tone carry without competing colorways underneath.

Authentication and care

Every hoodie passes our multi-step authentication: source documentation, fleece weight check, embroidery density, cuff recovery test, and drawcord finish inspection. If a unit fails any step, we do not list it.

For care: cold wash inside out on a gentle cycle, low tumble or hang dry. Avoid high heat and bleach. Fleece holds texture and the EE embroidery stays crisp with this routine across multiple washes — we test-wash every SKU before publishing care notes.

Sizing quick guide

• True to size: relaxed, slightly oversized fit, dropped shoulder.
• Size down: closer fit, shoulder seam near natural point.
• Size up: maximum drape, oversized streetwear silhouette.