11 Ways '90s Grunge Influenced Streetwear

Bet you didn't know Seattle was an #Influencer.

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Streetwear has its roots in numerous movements and cultures that preceded it. Surf, skate, and hip-hop are the main influences that people know and cite, but mid-'80s and early early-'90s grunge also had a huge effect on early and current-day streetwear. If you thought grunge was dead, or the only thing to come out of Seattle recently is Macklemore, click through to see 11 Ways '90s Grunge Influenced Streetwear.

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