Trends come and go over the years, but some looks stay in styles for multiples years and even decades. People have their own individual styles; fashion will always be subjective. However, vintage and streetwear staples prove to be worthy of the effort and attention of countless people. Vintage and streetwear classics build solid foundations for new trends to come in the future.
As the years go by, some pieces of clothing become more coveted than others. Reasons may vary, but these shirts, pants, jackets, or any other article of clothing typically stick around for the long run. Nobody can ever full predict trends nor can they speculate which clothes will become classics.
Vintage and Streetwear Sports Clothing
Throughout the vintage world, there are endless subcategories that often develop an intense following. Collectors instantly spot hot pieces in a room full of vintage clothing that may look unappealing or disinteresting to countless individuals outside of the vintage community.
Vintage sports t shirts, jackets, and jerseys are timeless vintage and streetwear staples. Fans all over the world appreciate throwback jerseys and apparel; even people who don’t know a thing about sports may find vintage sports clothing appealing. The colors used back in the day seemed more vibrant and stood out effortlessly. Also, the fonts used typically drew more attention to the jersey, shirt, or jacket. Throwback colors, logos, and typefaces stand out effortlessly on a perfectly aged t shirt.
Sports will never go out of style around the world, especially in the United States. The major American professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) produce some of the most recognizable and unique jerseys in the world. American sports vintage clothing will forever be a staple in not only the American vintage clothing market, but in overseas markets as well. Vintage sports tees, jerseys, and other apparel will be staples for years to come because of franchises’ rich histories and electric designs.
Streetwear and sports compliment each other well like sneakers and track pants. Sports will always have a major impact on fashion especially vintage and streetwear. The influence of sports towards streetwear and sneaker culture is ubiquitous and will likely never go away.
Band and Rap Vintage
Vintage band tees are another staple in the vintage world. With the rise of various types of music, band tees are not exclusive to groups with multiple members. Vintage rap and hip-hop shirts showcase just one artist at a time. Regardless, vintage band and rap shirts bring back endless memories and are often covered in unique designs like vintage sports tees.
Music will never go out of style. New songs, albums, and artists come out every year. There is an abundance of music throughout the world. Countless genres leave people with endless options when they get bored of one particular type of music. Music from the past will always be popular due to nostalgic reasons; many enthusiasts elect to listen to music exclusively from the past without any regard for new music.
Band and rap tees prove to be popular because of the memories and history attached to particular artists and bands. Vintage enthusiasts know how difficult it can be to find specific shirts from certain national and world tours.
Vintage music clothing will always be vintage and streetwear staples regardless of the era of music. People are constantly looking for nostalgic pieces of clothing for various reasons. Favorite artists and types of music are always subjective similar to one’s taste in vintage clothing. Individuals who appreciate vintage clothing know how valuable particular pieces will be today, tomorrow and in the distant future.
Vintage and Streetwear Staples: Denim- Jeans & Jackets
Denim is another staple in both vintage and streetwear. From light wash to fresh indigo to multi-colored or unorthodox colors, denim brings a classic look to any wardrobe. Now, denim is used in a more versatile way than ever. Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss introduced the material to the fashion world in the nineteenth century. Levi Strauss & Co. continues to produce some of the most durable and well-crafted denim jeans in the United States and the rest of the world. Denim took fashion by storm.
In the twenty-first century, the long-lasting material is widely used and is no longer exclusive to blue jeans. Shoes, jackets, shirts, hats, bags, belts, and even furniture is constructed with denim. Vintage denim typically holds up very well; the character of worn and broken in denim is evident on any pair article of clothing made of denim. Vintage enthusiasts are always searching for a pair of Levi’s, Lee, or Wrangeler jeans. Some vintage jeans seem to withstand washes and wears better than most contemporary pairs.
Jean jackets have been extremely popular in the United States since being introduced in the late 1800s. After an explosion in terms of popularity in the 1950s, the denim jacket has been a staple in American fashion. The Canadian Tuxedo (denim jacket on denim jeans) saw a meteoric rise in the 90s and early 2000s. Since then, there has been a resurgence of the noticeable fashion trend.
Denim is not going away in the fashion world especially in American culture. Jeans and jean jackets have proven to be vintage and streetwear staples over the recent past and will likely continue to be for years to come.
