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Run DMC are shown in Adidas tracksuits, gold chains, and hats. The hip-hop movement had a huge influence on streetwear.
Break dancers are shown dancing on the streets. It was around this time that the streetwear look began to take off in a big way.
Gradually, sportswear moved off the track and field, and onto the streets. It suddenly became so normal that it wouldn't be uncommon to see a family all wearing it.
At this time, casual streetwear was a very frequent and widely followed trend. Both comfortable and highly accessible, its popularity was immense.
Even though field hockey is being played in this picture, the clothes we see are very much street fashion by 1993, and very widely worn.
Branded sportswear such as Nike, Adidas, and Reebok is staple casual attire, especially for teenagers and young people.
Classic streetwear like Adidas is combined with other fashions, such as the Gap hoodie, denim jackets, and Burberry check.
Having certain brands of clothes became integral to the image and look of groups of young people.
The hoodie, denim jacket, and track pants combination was hugely popular at the turn of the century, and is becoming so again.
In 2000, streetwear was mainstream fashion. While it is still very common today, the celebrity and designer attention it receives did not apply back in 2000.
Mike Skinner of The Streets is pictured wearing a tracksuit. His music centered around youth culture and lifestyle, and was very observant.
Streetwear was an integral part of the image of pop stars such as Lady Sovereign (pictured crouching.) It portrayed a streetwise and savvy attitude.
Madonna is shown wearing an Adidas tracksuit. She has often been very influential in terms of fashion and styling.
Paris Hilton is shown wearing a velour tracksuit in 2008. She has been consistent in her love of this look over the years.
Stormzy has been a long-time collaborator with both Adidas and JD Sports. He is pictured here in the streets of London.
Like her siblings and husband, Kim Kardashian is a fan of Adidas and has often been pictured wearing their clothes.
Model Bella Hadid is shown wearing a Nike tracksuit and sneakers, alongside her father Mohamed in NYC.
Like her sister Bella, Gigi Hadid is a streetwear fan. She has her own range with Reebok, and is seen revealing new sneakers at a launch party in Tokyo, Japan.
Hailey Bieber is a huge streetwear fan. She is pictured wearing Adidas at an Adidas and JD Sports collaborative show.
Kendall Jenner has modeled extensively for Adidas, and has been photographed wearing their clothes on numerous occasions.
However, there may still be some small differences between mainstream streetwear and high-end, highly expensive styles.
Streetwear is now a major element of catwalks. While it could be argued that often catwalk style is not representative of what is seen on the streets, in this case, that isn't true!
Model Noor de Groot is shown during Paris Fashion Week. Combining track pants with high heels is not something that would have happened until recently.
Elton John has been a fan of tracksuits and streetwear for decades. He is pictured in a Gucci tracksuit and sneakers.
Toni Watson, (aka Tones and I) the Australian singer, is a huge fan of streetwear, and wears it very often. Whether it's for live performances, interviews, or awards shows, she can regularly be found in streetwear.
Like his wife Hailey, Justin Bieber is also a big fan of streetwear, and has taken very strongly to the look in recent times.
Fashion blogger Erik Scholz is shown wearing Balenciaga. This expensive brand is more of the high-end variety than typical streetwear.
Kanye West is shown at Paris Fashion Week. His Yeezy range with Adidas has been immensely popular, despite its huge price tag.
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Streetwear is everywhere now. From America to Australia, Europe to Asia, it is serious business. In the times we live in, you only have to look through Instagram to find a huge number of celebrities and influencers wearing the latest in streetwear and sportswear style.
Take a look through the following gallery to find out some of the history of the look, and your favorite celebs styling it!
The huge streetwear revival
All around the world
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Streetwear is everywhere now. From America to Australia, Europe to Asia, it is serious business. In the times we live in, you only have to look through Instagram to find a huge number of celebrities and influencers wearing the latest in streetwear and sportswear style.
Take a look through the following gallery to find out some of the history of the look, and your favorite celebs styling it!