Grunge style is a fashion subculture that emerged in mid-1980s Seattle and became widely popular by the mid-1990s. It is characterized by a fusion of the baggy and oversized elements of hippie fashion and the dark and subdued aesthetic of punk. Here are some key elements of grunge style:
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Clothing: Grunge fashion often features faded, baggy, shabby, and ripped clothes bought from thrift stores. Soft band tees, flannel shirts, printed granny dresses, baggy jeans, denim shorts, and oversized zip-up hoodies in shades of black and grey are common.
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Accessories: Studded silver jewelry, combat boots, beanie hats, and studded belts are popular accessories.
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Hairstyles: Long uncombed hair with a beanie hat on top is a common hairstyle.
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Makeup: Grunge makeup is usually minimal and natural-looking.
Grunge style is often associated with the grunge music genre, which is characterized by a sense of angst and discontent. The term "grunge" was adopted by the music industry for this style of music. In the early 1990s, fashion designer Marc Jacobs was the first to bring grunge to the luxury platform. Today, grunge style is still popular and has evolved into different subcategories, such as soft grunge, fairy grunge, and indie grunge.
