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Punk
Punk fashion includes elements like studded leather jackets, bondage trousers, and mohawks. Originating in the 1970s, it was a loud response to contemporary social norms, closely associated with the punk rock music scene.
Hippie
Hippie fashion features bell-bottom pants, tie-dye shirts, and floral patterns, representing the peace and love ethos of the 1960s counterculture movement, often protesting against war and promoting harmony.
Goth
Goth fashion is characterized by dark, Victorian-inspired clothing, heavy makeup, and black dyed hair. Emerging in the early 1980s, it stemmed from the gothic rock scene and carries an aura of mystery and rebellion.
Mod
Mod fashion is known for tailored suits, slim ties, and scooters. It started in London in the late 1950s and was associated with modern jazz music, representing a departure from the post-war austerity.
Grunge
Grunge fashion incorporates flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and combat boots, symbolizing an apathetic or anti-establishment attitude. It emerged from the Seattle music scene of the late 1980s and early '90s.
Preppy
Preppy fashion consists of polo shirts, khakis, and blazers, embodying a look associated with prep schools and Ivy League universities. It gained popularity in the 1950s and represents an affluent, conservative style.
Boho
Boho fashion is eclectic, with flowing dresses, ethnic prints, and natural fabrics. Deriving from 'bohemian', it became popular in the early 2000s, emphasizing a free-spirited, artistic lifestyle.
Minimalism
Minimalist fashion focuses on simplicity and monochromatic color palettes with clean lines and minimal detailing. This movement became popular in the 1990s, influenced by Japanese designers like Rei Kawakubo.
Teddy Boy
Teddy Boy fashion includes drape jackets, velvet trims, and brocade waistcoats, inspired by Edwardian period dandies. This British subculture surfaced in the 1950s, with a penchant for rock 'n' roll music.
Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit style features high-waisted, wide-legged trousers, and long coats with wide lapels. Popularized by African American and Latino youths in the 1940s, it became a symbol of cultural pride and resistance.
New Romantic
New Romantic fashion is known for flamboyant attire, including ruffled shirts, velvet jackets, and excessive makeup. Stemming from British nightclubs in the early 1980s, it was a theatrical movement in music and fashion.
Harajuku
Harajuku fashion consists of colorful and innovative styles often influenced by anime and pop culture, originating from the Harajuku district in Tokyo and popular among young people seeking self-expression.
Swinging Sixties
Swinging Sixties fashion is recognized for mini-skirts, go-go boots, and psychedelic patterns, embodying the youthful optimism and cultural revolution of the 1960s, led by designers like Mary Quant.
Streetwear
Streetwear includes casual clothing like hoodies, sneakers, and bomber jackets, often with bold graphics. It emerged from the hip-hop and skate culture of the 1980s and continues to influence fashion worldwide.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop fashion features baggy jeans, oversized t-shirts, and branded sneakers. It started in the Bronx in the 1970s and is a distinctive style of urban youth, influenced by hip hop music and culture.
Y2K
Y2K fashion, reminiscent of the late '90s and early 2000s, includes metallics, frosted makeup, and futuristic elements inspired by the turn of the millennium, reflecting a techno-optimism.
Flapper
Flapper fashion encompasses short bobbed hair, knee-length skirts, and cloche hats, becoming iconic in the 1920s with the liberated 'Roaring Twenties' women who defied traditional gender norms.
Normcore
Normcore is a unisex fashion trend characterized by average-looking clothing with an emphasis on anonymity. It became popular in the 2010s, representing an intentional move away from fashion's exclusivity.
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