The more things change...

... the more they stay the same ...

Above is a hoodie, a common sight on many a street in 2025. Below is a monk wearing a cloak-cowl from the 5th century. It is one example (of many) showing how much monks' clothing influenced modern fashion. Another example is the graduation gown worn at Anglo-American graduation ceremonies: it is derived from the full cowl worn by the monk-professors at medieval universities.