What is Streetwear? What They Don't Want to Tell You

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 includessuch.
teens, young adults and some older people who haveHowever, 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 midespecially as of late. You can even see street wear's
80's. Street clothing takes it's roots mainly in music andinfluence in some high fashion brands. Streetwear
skateboarding and has been influenced by hip hop andboutiques are also popping up all around the country.
punk music culture. Some people might say that streetAnd with the emergence of the internet, no one is
clothing became know to the public with the arrival ofbarred from buying the latest in street wear due to
the Beastie Boys, who put their own creative spin ontheir geographic location.
their environment and hip hop music. Others will sayNow, 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 streeteveryday living. It's meant to be comfortable as stylish
wear is a culture, a movement. It actually wasn't untilat the same time and everybody will wonder what
recently that this culture and form of dress obtain theyou're wearing, when you're wearing it.