streetwear

American  

[street-wair] / ˈstritˌwɛər /

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.

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streetwear British  

/ ˈstriːtˌwɛə /

noun

1. fashionable casual clothes

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Etymology

Origin of streetwear

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

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Executives said they saw demand decelerate in April, particularly in Nike’s sportswear and Jordan streetwear segments, as shoppers put off discretionary purchases amid concerns about the Iran war and higher costs overall.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

But they said they expect continued struggles for sportswear and Jordan streetwear, which make up around half of sales.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Nike is also trying to rebound in the U.S., where big bets on athleisure and streetwear during the pandemic left it vulnerable to upstarts such as On and Hoka.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

For the grand opening of “sister dreamer” sculpture park in South-Central, Lauren Halsey collaborated with streetwear brand Supervsn on a new collection, Camo We Live In.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

But while streetwear is increasingly featured in collections now, fashion in sport hasn't always been embraced.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026