streetwear
noun
street·wear
ˈstrēt-ˌwer 
: a style of fashionable casual clothing that features items such as sneakers, hoodies, T-shirts, and baggy pants and that emerged from and is inspired by a blend of urban subcultures (such as hip-hop, skateboarding, and surfing)
In recent years, streetwear has blurred the lines between casual wear and luxury fashion. … From gym sessions to coffee runs, or even a night out layered under a jacket , these hoodies work everywhere.—
Gerrita Bikker
Gerrita BikkerOriginally rooted in the subcultures of skate and surf in California, streetwear has transcended its niche origins to become a dominant force in the global fashion industry.—Usman Ghani
—often used before another nounUsman Ghania streetwear brand
streetwear designers
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Other attractions include activations with the Clippers, Kings, Sparks and LAFC, and fashion and streetwear from HYPLAND, Holiday, Vandy The Pink and Research Vintage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Once Salomon’s trail running shoes—from the Speedcross to the XT-6—took off in the early 2010s, the hypebeasts caught on, and the Salomon sneaker has been a streetwear staple ever since.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The spring 2026 ready-to-wear curation marked Vitale’s first with Versace, where the couturier opted to focus on sensibility and streetwear more than anything else.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Ruff Ryders guys roll spliffs in the green room while blog-era streetwear figures mingle with New York rap veterans, all as Jazzy Jeff soundtracks the night from the DJ booth.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Kelly was one of the most prominent Black fashion designers of the 1980s, and his peers included Willi Smith, known as a forefather of modern-day streetwear, and Dapper Dan, a beloved auteur of hip-hop haberdashery.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Plus, some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
While still enjoying a lax day out, Bieber threw together a slightly more refined streetwear look, including a white tank top layered underneath a khaki blazer and a matching shoulder bag.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Once Salomon’s trail running shoes—from the Speedcross to the XT-6—took off in the early 2010s, the hypebeasts caught on, and the Salomon sneaker has been a streetwear staple ever since.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The spring 2026 ready-to-wear curation marked Vitale’s first with Versace, where the couturier opted to focus on sensibility and streetwear more than anything else.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
For swampy summer days, style your black Bermudas with a something airy; a bikini top works perfectly and nods at the swimwear-as-streetwear trend taking over every major city this summer.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Ruff Ryders guys roll spliffs in the green room while blog-era streetwear figures mingle with New York rap veterans, all as Jazzy Jeff soundtracks the night from the DJ booth.
—Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026
Kelly was one of the most prominent Black fashion designers of the 1980s, and his peers included Willi Smith, known as a forefather of modern-day streetwear, and Dapper Dan, a beloved auteur of hip-hop haberdashery.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Plus, some of its loungewear even doubles as streetwear.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
While still enjoying a lax day out, Bieber threw together a slightly more refined streetwear look, including a white tank top layered underneath a khaki blazer and a matching shoulder bag.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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