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

They are hoping to build credibility and coolness among younger consumers through partnerships with retailers such as streetwear chain Kith, which caters more to young men.

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The result was a comforting yet bold intersection of Mexican heritage, nostalgia and streetwear.

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The company is also targeting younger consumers with several football streetwear designs in time for the tournament.

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Housed in a former moped shop, the Virgil Village store offers a selection of novelty items and streetwear treasures, curated by both Kurata and Staunton.

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His "Kenyan Raw" collection featured streetwear denim and a gothic flair crafted entirely from recycled leather sourced from dumpsites and fashion rejects.

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