| I know you've heard the term streetwear before. But, | | | | name "streetwear." It's also funny that most street |
| may still be asking the question: what is it? Well, | | | | wear brands do not like to characterize themselves as |
| streetwear is a loose term for a culture that includes | | | | such. |
| teens, young adults and some older people who have | | | | However, that does not stop the movement. |
| grown with the movement. | | | | Streetwear has be constantly gaining notoriety, |
| Some say that it all began in the late 70's to the mid | | | | especially as of late. You can even see street wear's |
| 80's. Street clothing takes it's roots mainly in music and | | | | influence in some high fashion brands. Streetwear |
| skateboarding and has been influenced by hip hop and | | | | boutiques are also popping up all around the country. |
| punk music culture. Some people might say that street | | | | And with the emergence of the internet, no one is |
| clothing became know to the public with the arrival of | | | | barred from buying the latest in street wear due to |
| the Beastie Boys, who put their own creative spin on | | | | their geographic location. |
| their environment and hip hop music. Others will say | | | | Now, you shouldn't have to wonder, "what is |
| that it became known through the hip hop culture. | | | | streetwear?" anymore. Loosely phrased, street wear |
| Everyone's opinion varies. | | | | is a culture taking it's roots in skateboarding, music and |
| But, what everyone does agree with is that street | | | | everyday living. It's meant to be comfortable as stylish |
| wear is a culture, a movement. It actually wasn't until | | | | at the same time and everybody will wonder what |
| recently that this culture and form of dress obtain the | | | | you're wearing, when you're wearing it. |