streetwear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of streetwear
First recorded in 1820–25 as street wear; street ( def. ) + wear ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Ronnie Fieg, founder of streetwear brand Kith, made the sport a central component of Kith Ivy, the members-only club he recently opened in Manhattan, which has three padel courts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He likened wearing those to his limited-edition Kaws streetwear hoodies, in that they elicit a lot of “Where did you get that?” responses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
Elsewhere, a collaboration between Palace Skateboards streetwear, Nike and England brought us former captain Wayne Rooney delivering a patriotic rallying cry from the pages of William Shakespeare's Richard II.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Other attractions include activations with the Clippers, Kings, Sparks and LAFC, and fashion and streetwear from HYPLAND, Holiday, Vandy The Pink and Research Vintage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
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