THE 8 STREET TRENDS
1. ZOOT SUITS
Zoot suits in the 1940s
Chloe Fall 2009
Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2008Zoot suits were made popular in the 1930s and 1940s by African-Americans and Mexican-Americans. The trousers were high-waisted, the legs were wide and baggy, and they were tight cuffed at the bottom. The jackets were long and had wide lapels with broad shoulders. These suits required a lot of fabric and were therefore considered luxury garments, worn usually on special occasions. The suits were symbolic of the extravagance in a time of depression and war. The zoot suit riots were, many have said, a reflection of the clash of economic and social groups, particularly the American Servicemen and the Latinos in Southern California.
The images above are of suits by designers such as Emanuel Ungaro and Chloe, inspired from the zoot suits.
2. TEDDY BOYS
Teddy Boys in the 1950s 
Givenchy Spring 2010
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009The Teddy boy culture started in Britain in the 1950s, and it became popular amongst the youth. Instead of wearing the same attire as their parents, these young men opted to wear clothes which were inspired by the Edwardian period. The Edwardian style drape jackets they wore were long and usually had velvet trimmed collars. These jackets were worn with narrow, drainpipe trousers and slim jim ties. These men believed that it was ok to dress smartly and pay attention to one’s looks.
The above images are of garments inspired from the Teddy boy culture, with narrow trousers ans drape jackets.
3. BEATNIKS
Beatniks in the 1950s
DKNY Fall 2007
Marc Jacobs Fall 2008The Beatnik trend arose from a confluence of rebellion against the staid moralities of America in the 50’s. The trend was a recognition of the simplistic “beaten down” lives of drifters and the “beatific”, or beautiful simplicity the non-conformist life represented. The fashion associated with this anti-materialistic trend included long hair, black clothes and berets, which is evident in the current fashion trends set by designers like Marc Jacobs and DKNY.
4.MODS
Mods
Kenneth Cole Fall 2003
Kenneth Cole Fall 2003Mod culture originated in Britain. Prominent elements of this culture included pop music, fashion and motor cycles. During this period, the youth rejected what they perceived as being old-fashioned, and instead opted to be cool, smart and hip. They were fashion conscious, and used their income to buy simplistic, yet stylish clothing. The above images are designs by Marc Jacobs which are minimalistic yet very modernistic.
5. HIPPIES
Hippies culture 
Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2010 
Gucci Resort 2009This culture began in the United States in the 1960s. People wore wearing clothes which were a reflection and expression of their social and political views. They were called the “flower children”, and sported long hair and bright, floral printed, colorful clothing.
The Hippie culture can still be seen in the designs of Diane von Furstenberg and Gucci, with the presence of bright, colorful prints and flowy garments.
6. DISCO
ABBA in the 1970s epitomised disco culture
Chloe Fall 2000
Sonia Rykiel Spring 2010The disco phenomenon, a popular music movement around the world in the 1970s, was epitomised by bands like ABBA (see image above). Fashion that emerged from this movement included tight fitted bright clothes, flared trousers & bell bottoms, mini-skirts as well as maxi skirts and platform shoes. Psychedelic colors and lycra fabric were very popular at the time. The shiny and bright designs of designers like Sonia Rykiel and Chloe (see images above) highlight the very same features.
7. PUNKS
Punks in the 1970s
Versace Fall 2004
Balmain Spring 2010 The Punk culture developed in the United States and UK in the 1970s, and was based on punk rock music and was in some ways a reaction to disco. The followers of this culture set out to astonish people by wearing clothes which were both theatrical and outrageous. They sported Mohawks and spiked hairdos, as well as tattoos & jewellery. Ripped jeans and leather jackets were commonly worn clothes.
According to many designers, hardcore leathers and metal spikes are not necessary to show punk culture, as evident in the above images of designs by Balmain and Versace.
8. HIPHOP
Hiphop culture
Dsquared Spring 2009
Dsquared Spring 2009This cultural movement started in the United States as a means for the African Americans and Latino Americans to express themselves creatively and artistically. It included break-dancing, graffiti writing as well as hiphop fashion. Hiphop fashion included brightly colored brand named clothes, as well as accessories such as multiple rings and chains around the neck. This trend influence can still be seen in the designs by Dsquared in their Spring 2009 collection.
2 NEW TRENDS
1. DHOTI PANTS
Dhoti worn on the streets of India
Balmain Fall 2009
Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2009
Phi Spring 2009 The dhoti, a garment worn usually with a tunic, is a popular dress worn by Indian men on the streets of South India. They are loose at the upper leg and tighten as they go down to the ankle. This garment has recently been the inspiration for pants. Designers like Diane von Furstenberg and Balmain have designed modern dhoti pants which are trendier and a more wearable version of the dhoti. These modern day adaptations are now becoming a very trendy interpretation of an older fashion.
2. KEFFIYEH SCARVES
Keffiyeh worn on the streets
Isabel Marant Fall 2008
Balenciaga Fall 2007The "keffiyeh" is a traditional headdress worn by men across the Arab world. The garment is worn around the head to protect man from the sand and wind. This trend first became popular in the west during the 1980s, and reappeared in the mid-2000s. Now it is a very popular fashion accessory in the United States, Australia and Europe, and is usually worn as a scarf around the neck. This trend has appeared on the runway and inspired designers like Isabel Marant and Balenciaga.
Source : Style.com
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