It's called "grunge"...

In the late 1980's and early 1990's a new music sub-genre was concieved from the parent genres of punk rock and heavy metal. At its influenial helm was the groundbreaking captain Kurt Cobain, and with this new type of music came new fashions. Think scuffed Doc Martens, plaid shirts, ripped denim, band t-shirts and deliberately laddered tights. If you looked like you'd slept in your clothes for a week, you were doing it right!

As the years went on, grunge music evolved, but the fashions always stayed constant in the background. I discovered this style as a student living in Glasgow; a city where muscians and artists and retro lovers can dress how they please. During my time living there, I fell in love with grunge fashion. The style has changed sightly over the years - I wash my hair on a regular basis, which is more than Mr Cobain did - but the ethos remains the same. Wear what you want, wear it when you want, and wear it with pride!

I love a good hat! I also adore this tank top which is pretty open at the sides, so I always wear a little crop top underneath it. The coated jeans are a recent Topshop purchase and they go with everything. Layer on some jewellery and some dark lipstick and I'm ready to go.

Excuse my messed up hair, the wind blew just as the picture on the left was taken. This is my go to grunge outfit. Ripped black jeans, green plaid shirt and old faithful Doc Martens. It's messy enough without looking like a slob. This outfit is so comfortable, I would wear this everyday if I could get away with it!

This last outfit is one which is more mainsteam with hints of 90's grunge in the torn denim and oversized coat. The grey coat is my winter staple this year, it's been my saviour in many a floordrobe situation. The picture on the left is my new favourite; it just screams Oasis/Blur album cover to me. I have the song "Parklife" going through my head when I see this photo!

Modern grunge is very wearable, and comfortabe. It's all in the details, as well as the attitude of the wearer.

[So can people stop calling me an emo/goth/hipster now? :P ]

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