Streetwear

aka Hype Culture, Urban Fashion

established

"Exclusivity through scarcity"

Youth-driven urban fashion rooted in skateboarding, hip-hop, and sneaker culture. Characterized by limited drops and brand collaborations.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of Streetwear

Drop lines, skate parks, sneaker stores, underground shows

Philosophy

Limited is valuable, community is currency, authenticity matters

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody Streetwear

The Hypebeast

The Reseller

The OG Collector

What It Rejects

Streetwear exists in opposition to:

Fakes

Mass availability

Mainstream fashion

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Thursday drops

Sneaker camping

Trading and flipping

Outfit grids

Origin

Emerged from 1980s LA/NYC skate and hip-hop scenes. Shawn Stussy and Supreme pioneered the limited-drop model.

Era

1980s-Present

Regions

New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London

Trend Score

90

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Graphic hoodies
  • Limited sneakers
  • Box logo tees
  • Cargo pants
  • Track pants
  • Snapback hats
  • Windbreakers
  • Crossbody bags

Silhouettes

  • Oversized
  • Layered
  • Athletic

Color Palette

Bold graphics on neutral bases

Primary Colors

Black
White
Grey

Secondary Colors

Red
Blue

Accent Colors

Neon
Brand colors

Key Brands

Supreme
streetwearcore
Off-White
luxurycore
Bape
streetwearcore
Palace
streetwearcore

Materials

CottonPolyesterNylonPremium leather

Cultural Context

Drop culture, resale economy, community and exclusivity, brand loyalty

Associated Music

Hip-hopTrapRap

Core Relationships

Influenced By

Skate culture
Hip-hop

Influences

Skateboarding
Hip-hop culture
Basketball

Related Cores

Hypebeast
Skater
Last updated: January 17, 2026