Street Trends and High Fashion

Many trends seen on the high fashion runways today started off as street trends. Street trends are fashion trends worn by particular groups in society, but are not yet necessarily seen on the fashion runway. Most street trends started out as a means of expression, by a particular group, against mainstream fashion. This blog entry will explore different street trends and their connection to the fashion trends that are seen on the runway today.





ZOOT (ZUIT) SUIT




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The zoot suit street trend was present in Chicago and Los Angeles in the 1920’s and 1930’s. This trend was worn by young African American and Latino youths. This suit has wide legs, a high waist, and the trousers are pegged. The coat is long with padded shoulders, and wide lapels.





This suit was inspired by the zoot suit, and was designed by John Galiano. This suit, like the zoot suit, has wide legs, a high waist and pegged trousers. This image can be found at: http://www.style.com/style/view/08/36/100053608.jpg





These garments were inspired by the zoot suit, and were designed by Dior Homme. Like the zoot suit the trousers have wide legs and are pegged. This image can be found at: http://www.mensflair.com/ns/media/fw2008-diot-zoot-pants.jpg





TEDDY BOYS




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The teddy boys street trend was first seen in England in the 1950’s, and then made it’s way to the U.S. This trend was worn by young low and middle class youth. This look is very Edwardian, and is seen as a rejection of ultra-functionality. This look includes long jackets with flap pockets and velvet trimmed collars, worn with high waist trousers and loose collar white shirts.





This jacket was inspired by the teddy boys trend, and was designed by Jens Laugesen. This jacket, like the trend, is long with flap pockets and a trimmed collar. This image can be found at: www.style.com






This jacket was also inspired by the teddy boys trend, and was designed by Jens Laugesen. This jacket is long with a trimmed collar, and has flap pockets. This image can be found at: www.style.com






BEATNIKS




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The beatniks trend was started in the 1940’s in San Francisco, Ca. This trend represented anti-materialism, and was worn by artists and existentialist intellectuals. It also served as inspiration for the hippies movement. The beatnik look encompasses berets, tight jeans, ankle boots, long hair, ballet flats, black stockings, black and white stripes, and oversized sweaters.






This garment was inspired by the beatnik trend, and was designed by Marc Jacobs. Like the trend, the look includes a beret, black tights, and ankle boots. This image can be found at: http://www.grooveeffect.com/images/marc-jacobs-fw-08.jpg






These garments were also inspired by the beatnik trend, and were designed by Mark Jacobs. Like the trend, these garments include a beret, black tights, ankle boots. This image can be found at:
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MODS




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The mod trend was started in England in the 1960’s among the youth, and was centered around rock-n-roll. These youth wanted to set themselves apart from the conservative adults. The look included colorful vintage clothing, long hair, mini skirts, mens shirts, flat shoes, little makeup, and expensive clothing.





This look was inspired by the mod trend, and was designed by Eley Kishimoto. Like the mod look, this garment is colorful and has a vintage look. This image can be found at: http://images.nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2009/fall/main/europe/womenrunway/eleykishimoto/images/4.jpg






This look was also inspired by the mod trend, and was designed by Phillip Lim. Like the mod trend this look includes a mini skirt, and minimal makeup. This image can be found at: http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/390/21/sequins.0.0.0x0.301x452.jpeg






HIPPIES




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The hippies trend was started in the 1960’s in the U.S. This trend acted as an anti-war movement. The hippies trend includes jeans, long hair, flowing silhouettes, and ethnic attire.






These looks were inspired by the hippies trend, and were designed by Matthew Williamson (far left), Diane von Furstenberg (center), Anna Sui (right). Like the hippies trend, these looks include flowing silhouettes, and ethnic attire. This image can be found at:
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This look was also inspired by the hippies trend, and was designed by Diane Von Furstenberg. Like the trend, this look includes a flowing silhouette, and ethnic attire. This image can be found at: http://s3.amazonaws.com/stylehive/blog/uploads/09DVF01.jpg





DISCO




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The disco trend emerged in the 1970’s in the U.S. This trend was soon after linked to disco dancing. The disco look includes colorful garments that are synthetic and futuristic. This includes mini dresses, hot pants, and platform shoes.






This look was inspired by the disco trend and was designed by Versace. Like the disco trend this look includes platform shoes, and futuristic material. This image can be found at: http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/37261_8_468.jpeg






These looks were also inspired by the disco trend, and were designed by Naeem Khan. These looks include futuristic materials, platform shoes, and colorful garments. This image can be found at: http://www.lasplash.com/uploads/3/Naeem_Khan_Spring_2009_15_1.jpg






PUNK




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The punk trend was started in the late 1970’s in the U.S. and Europe. This trend is about alienation. The punk trend includes combat boots worn with tight jeans, studs, crazy hairstyles, black and bright colors, and huge t-shirts.






This look was inspired by the punk trend, and was designed by Anna Sui. Like the punk trend, this look includes a crazy hairstyle and a really bright color (pink). This image can be found at: http://z.about.com/d/teenfashion/1/0/C/0/-/-/Annasui.jpg







These looks were also inspired by the punk trend, and were designed by Blumarine (far left), Dsquared (middle left), Balmain (middle right), and JeanPaulGaultier (right). Like the punk trend these looks include tight pants with boots, studs, and lots of black. This image can be found at: http://www.stylebakery.com/style-recipes/images/punk_fall09.jpg






HIP HOP




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The hip hop trend was created in the 1980’s in urban low income areas, and expresses distrust of the status quo and disfranchisement. The trend includes matching of different military, sports, and formal garments by both color and theme including: track suits, bomber jackets, sneakers, baggy jeans, and bright colors.






This look is inspired by the hip hop trend, and was designed by Baby Phat. Like the hip hop trend, the look includes jeans, and a bright colored top. This image can be found at: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/238491098_701412c5f8.jpg






These looks were also inspired by the hip hop trend, and were designed by Baby Phat. Like the hip hop trend these looks include bright colors, jeans, and are reminiscent of sports garments. This image can be found at: http://www.grooveeffect.com/images/babyphat-fshwkspr08_01.jpg







LOLITA




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The lolita trend was started in late 1970’s in Japan. This trend is a mix of victorian, rococo, and gothic. This trend includes headdresses, petticoats, blouses, knee length dresses and skirts, knee high stockings and socks, and platform shoes.






This look was inspired by the lolita trend and was designed by Giles. Like the lolita trend, this look includes a petticoat and knee length dress. This image can be found at: http://blog.pricegrabber.com/chicshopper/files/2007/09/logiles.jpg






This look was also inspired by the lolita trend, and was designed by Louis Vuitton. Like the trend the look includes knee length platform boots, and a fluffy knee length skirt. This image can be found at: http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/47171_2_468.jpeg






GRUNGE




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The grunge trend was started in the 1990’s. It is a very un-kept look that includes brown, indigo, white, black, forest green, and red. The grunge trend consists of flannel shirts, garments that resemble thrift store items, outdoor clothing, and lots of plaid.





This look was inspired by the grunge trend, and was designed by Marc Jacobs. Like the trend this look includes a very un-kept thrift store look. This image can be found at: www.style.com






This look is also inspired by the grunge trend, and was designed by Alexander Wang. Like the trend this look includes a black shirt and an un-kept thrift store look. This image can be found at: www.style.com