streetwear

[ street-wair ]

noun

1. fashionable casual clothes, especially such clothes originating in hip hop, surfing, or skateboarding culture, such as sneakers, T-shirts, and hoodies:

   The runway’s predominant influence this season is streetwear.

streetwear

/ ˈstriːtˌwɛə /

noun

1. fashionable casual clothes

Word History and Origins

Origin of streetwear¹

First recorded in 1820–25 as street wear; street ( def ) + wear ( def )

Example Sentences

When Mars Wright saw that Donald Trump had been elected again as president, the 29-year-old Los Angeles artist and streetwear designer felt relieved he had already undergone surgeries for his gender transition.

From Los Angeles Times

“When business leaders wear streetwear, it can feel less like a natural expression of identity.”

From Salon

Classic seasonal offerings like the Shamrock Shake and Halloween-themed “Boo Buckets” have remained fan favorites, while new collaborations, such as the 2020 “Adult Happy Meals” with cult streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, keep the brand contemporary.

From Salon

Mattel has partnered with artists, an Italian design company, a streetwear brand and others on toys and products.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of Highsnobiety’s Not in New York collection, the latest drop from the streetwear publication turned fashion shopping destination features a collaboration with performance footwear and accessories brand Keen.

From Los Angeles Times