Grunge style

The cry of the soul, the bold challenge to society, the personification of rebellious disposition - all this is grunge style. His philosophy is to argue that clothing is a trifle that does not require special attention. However, creating such an image is a whole art. What is grunge, what are its differences and varieties, how to create a fashionable grunge image?

Translated from English, the term grunge means “repulsive”, “untidy”, “dirt”. He advocates the rejection of gloss and glamor. It is based on the predominance of the spiritual principle over the material. Such an image, at first glance, may seem messy, breaking the usual stereotypes in the style of dressing.

This is a rebellion, apparent indifference to the opinions of others. Today, a protest against fashion itself has become fashion. Grunge is chaotic and lives by its own rules. To better understand what this trendy trend is, it’s worth looking at the history of its appearance.

As a fashionable trend, this style originated in the circles of rock musicians, when at the peak of popularity there were such groups as Nirvana and Soundgarden. Its history begins at the end of the last century, originating in Seattle.

One of the idols of the multimillion-dollar youth audience was Nirvana vocalist Kurt Cobain. He became an icon of style, captivating teenagers with bright and original music. They sought to imitate him in everything, including in the manner of dressing. The youth subculture tried to stand out in the crowd, demonstrating their individuality.

How grunge style was introduced to the world in the early 90s of the last century, thanks to the eminent designer Marc Jacobs.In 1993, the world saw a collection in which the best extraordinary images of that time were collected.

The looks, consisting of a combination of a light dress and a coarse jacket, massive shoes, duets of rundown jeans and stretched sweaters, were a shock among critics, but many liked it. If the former called ensembles the clothes of the homeless, orphans, young people adopted the new style with a bang. Flannel plaid shirts, ripped jeans, worn-out sneakers became the first iconic elements of grunge style. So he became free expression and for 10 years was one of the most popular fashion trends.

Modern grunge has ceased to be a manifestation of youth subculture. It is popular with those who do not accept glamorous images and seeks to stand out from the crowd. Today, when creating such an image, expensive things are used from high-quality materials with different textures, including well-worn ones.

Deliberate negligence remains an indispensable attribute of grunge. Shabby jeans with holes, patches, rough seams or raw edges are the hallmarks of style.

The modern grunge style is universal. It is suitable for men, women and children. Women's grunge clothing carries a gender tint. Despite some sloppiness, sexuality and provocative notes are visible in it. This is an easy game, rebellion, a manifestation of personality.

Each ensemble is characterized by multilayer components. A true sloppy style should consist of several things worn simultaneously. A sweater can be worn over the shirt and top, complemented by a voluminous scarf.

Most of the elements of the wardrobe are made in dark shades. Bright colors are not welcome, and the best outfit adheres to gloomy tones. Materials of different textures and colors should be combined in one image.

Distinctive (iconic) details of the ensemble in the grunge style are:

• Flannel plaid shirt. It is worn independently, when unzipped, it complements a large print t-shirt and denim shorts, or it can be an accessory tied around the waist.
• Plain sweater-oversize or cardigan. In the trend are models with large viscous gray, black, and swamp tones. They should be somewhat baggy and look like "from someone else's shoulder." A recognizable element of the style will be a sweater with lowered loops and stretched sleeves. These products are worn over t-shirts, sweatshirts and combined with jeans and tight trousers.
• Torn jeans. An indispensable attribute of the grunge style, they can be free cut or narrow, with scuffs, slits on the knees, with patches.

• Knitted T-shirt or T-shirt with a large print. The cut is often free, straight. This element of style is often decorated with inscriptions, letters, skulls, stickers of your favorite groups, singers, and less often - abstract motifs.
• Leather jacket with metal fittings. It can be a variety of rivets, spikes, zippers, eyelets.
• Short knitted dress. The style can be straight, trapezoidal. The product is made of textile or knitted fabric in one color, and the cut is as concise and simple as possible. The style of the dress can be with or without sleeves. In the knitted version, it is permissible to twist the sleeves.
• Jeans jackets. The most preferable choice of products with a texture that is drilled up to holes, the most worn and faded appearance. The best style is straight or slightly narrowed down.

• Pantyhose with arrows or holes.
• Artificially created defects in the material of clothes or accessories (puffs, frayed edges, dropped rivets).
• Sneakers.
• Rough tractor-soled shoes.Ideally, these are army-style boots with lacing or a zipper with coarse wide straps and buckles.
• Knitted or knitted hats. They are worn with loose hair.
• Hat without additional jewelry, caps, baseball cap.
• Belt with rivets.

• A rude bracelet, a chain, a woven black choker from a fishing line, a pendant on a black leather cord can become an accessory of a marginal style.
• Lack of shiny finish (rhinestone, sequins, crystals and sparkling stones). Grunge does not accept glamor elements.

Today, grunge is reborn. Youth subcultures, which arose after the advent of grunge, contributed to the emergence of new fashion trends, the basis of which is self-expression, isolation from the crowd. They gave impetus to the development of several areas of grunge.

Careless in details, soft and relaxed. The outfit must necessarily have things with a worn and worn texture. It is distinguished from the main grunge by some liberty and vintage. It is not only jeans and shorts that are inherent in him, complemented by dark tights and massive shoes.

When creating a soft grunge outfit, you can safely experiment by combining things with different styles. It is more sleek, has its own gloss, thanks to the presence of open tops, corsets, leather jackets with print.

This direction is a kind of response to brilliant and glossy glamor. He looks rebellious and closer to the original style. One of the features is the use of extremely expensive items of excellent quality in the outfit. Whatever the artificial defects on the clothing, it should be new, clean and tidy. The image emphasizes uniqueness and peculiarity, these are their own rules and conventions.

Jeans are considered the basic element of the ensemble, but skinny trousers and leggings are also good. This direction is suitable for everyday sets. There is no eccentricity in it, but freedom is felt.

This trend combines femininity and creative negligence. The combination of grunge with casual elements and shades of romance in dark and light colors looks original and stylish. It is expressed in a mixture of several styles, allows you to combine prints and worn t-shirts in one outfit.

The basic style remains the same, but takes on more elegant shades. It differs from its predecessor in its greater maturity and pretentiousness.

This trend is designed to add shades of tenderness and romance to the controversial grunge style. The combination of grunge and hippie makes the image extraordinary and exclusive. When creating a set, it is important to reconsider the combination of colors. If the basic grunge style does not accept bright colors, then hippies just need them. You can combine two styles into one by adding a few bright colors to the set.

The rest of the style is no different from other varieties. These are jeans, shorts, dresses, sweaters, jackets, high-top boots and sandals with many straps.

The combination of two styles with a frivolous attitude to clothes looks very extravagant. Marginal chic completely eliminates the dress code and allows you to relax from formalities, showing some hooliganism in the style of dressing.

A typical representative of this style is Lady Gaga, who contributes to the spread of eclecticism in the style of dressing.Each such set requires a thorough approach to combining things. An indispensable attribute of the outfit is leather clothes (trousers, a jacket, a skirt) and rough jewelry, as well as massive shoes and outrageous elements of clothing.

A combination of denim or knitwear with genuine leather, an extravagant hairstyle, a corset belt and catchy makeup are the main techniques of punk grunge. Another example that describes this variety can be called an image consisting of a rough jacket with army boots and a light chiffon dress, or a combination of a torn men's t-shirt and a lush romantic skirt.

Fashionable, expensive and relevant style. Modern stylish clothes combining comfort and outrageous. It resembles punk grunge, but less creative. The difference between post-grunge from the original style is the lack of layering. All other tricks remain. Leaky jeans, patches, crooked hem, protruding threads, massive shoes are considered the basis of any outfit.

Today, the original grunge philosophy (the spirit of the class struggle) is somewhat lost. Modern grunge-style images are worn by celebrities and wealthy fashionistas. The main method of creating an image is the balance of a combination of expressiveness and baggy, disorder.

Breeches, vests, army colors and a combination of dark and light shades are in fashion. For a summer look, a black tank top and frayed shorts are perfect. In cool weather, it is best to complement this set with a plaid shirt. Today it is not necessary that it was made of flannel, but the textile must be natural. It is better to choose a t-shirt a size larger to create the illusion of a stretched product.

In addition to the cage, a strip is in fashion today. And from the contrasts, a combination of socks and ruffles, massive boots and stockings, army boots and warm shades of dress elements are relevant. Mini skirts, short denim shorts and checked leggings are in fashion. Light monochromatic shades and discreet floral prints can be added to the set.

Grunge shoes adhere mainly to dark shades (black, gray, brown, marsh, occasionally burgundy).

Outwardly, she looks rude. These are boots and boots with heavy tractor soles, often decorated with metal fittings. Basically, the models are made of dense varieties of genuine leather with a natural relief, and due to the rough decorative elements they look massive.

The choice of shoes depends on the elements of the outfit: the more airy and feminine items of clothing, the more massive the shoes should be. And vice versa, heavy needs shoes with a smaller tractor tread (or without it) and the absence of metal decor (spikes, buckles, eyelets).

Sneakers are made of textile. A good option is a model with mint and shabby texture of the material. Their design is minimalistic. They can have a low or high top, and the color must be discreet. The only decor could be a combination of material color and finish.

In addition to these options, boots or ankle boots with wide heels will successfully fit into the grunge style. Such models have a thick, wide, small and stable heel. More often it consists of three quarters of the sole, and does not exceed more than 7 cm in height.

Summer images allow flat sandals, made in the style of minimalism.

Bags are simple in shape. The most striking and recognizable grunge accessories are shapeless sacks, backpacks, clutches made of rough genuine leather, often decorated with metal fittings.

Their difference from other fashion trends is the rough texture of the material, laconic style and dark color.

Classic grunge hairstyles are loose curls or ponytail. Lightly disheveled and tangled hair is exactly what you need. A sloppy look is the basis of style. But the effect of greasy is excluded.

The color and length of hair in this style does not really matter: the look of the hairstyle is important. Well, if the hair is a natural natural shade, a bleached blond will also look good.

If you want a bright hairstyle, you can make a ponytail with dropping strands. No less bizarre look in the grunge image of bob and square. Wet styling can well emphasize carelessness of hairstyles.

After Marc Jacobs, who presented the grunge style to a wide audience, many eminent couturiers were carried away by this fashionable trend. Modern grunge combined with luxury, losing its ideology. However, it is a favorite topic of collections of world haute couture houses. Real grunge things are created by famous designers.

The most striking brands that produce collections in the spirit of grunge are Alexander McQueen, Zara, Bershka, River Island. Many interesting models with grunge style notes are presented in the lines of Chanel, Acne, Balenciaga, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana.

Today, grunge style is a bohemian trend designed by creative intelligentsia and everyone who is not alien to fashion experiments. It is suitable for adolescents and women after 40, owners of different stature and type of figure.

When creating any image, it is important not to forget the key points:

• eclecticism;
• deliberate negligence;
• layering;
• comfort; convenience;
• lack of bright colors;
• combination with other fashion trends (military, casual, vintage);
• categorical incompatibility with glamor.

In the cold season, you can wear a down jacket or a fox fur coat, a long knitted sweater and black skinny pants, finishing off the bow with boots with a wide boot. A combination of a short dress with a sheepskin coat looks extraordinary.

The image of the bride is distinguished by a challenge, an unconventional cut and is often complemented by a leather jacket or a denim jacket. The color of the dress can be white, powdery, the product is characterized by multi-layer and creativity combinations with accessories (black hat, dark tights, corsets, gym shoes, tractor-soled shoes).

Regardless of the physique, you can look stylish and fashionable full women. In this case, you need to select clothes, beating imperfections and emphasizing dignity. Flowing fabrics will help to add femininity to the bow, and a non-standard cut will allow you to adjust the figure. In this case, do not pick up baggy clothes. A mix can consist of elements of hippies, vintage and military.

Fashionistas after 40 try to use the multilayer technique in the grunge image. Their fashionable set often consists of soft dresses, long skirts, elongated shirts and tunics of a simple style without shades of extravagance. Natural materials of ensemble objects, shoes with low heels or a moderate platform are inherent in this age.

A typical soft-grunge bow can consist of a straight-cut denim jacket worn over a black print top, a short plaid skirt with a swamp hue, black tights and a matching tone skirt. The set's finishing touch is a black knit cap and black sunglasses.

Sloppy rock grunge can be made up of an elongated T-shirt, voluminous sweater and loose jeans. If you want a more creative look, you can wear checkered skinny green trousers with a black top and leather jacket. Finish off your look with black low heeled ankle boots and a hat of a similar shade.

Ripped, faded jeans, a two-layer top, and a light waistcoat will help create a classic grunge. If you want to add notes of romance to it - a light chiffon top can be combined with narrow torn trousers.

A straight denim dress, a black stretched pullover, a hat and shoes on a thick platform are a good option for cool weather.

A short gray dress with no sleeves and a red and black check can be complemented with black tights with arrows, gray socks and boots. It is better to accent the waist with a leather belt with a metal buckle.