Clothes Get Weirder: What is Street Goth?

Your questions about this style movement, answered.

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Over the past year or so, we've noticed a sea change in the world of high-fashion that's been seeping into the streetwear world. The look is a mix of streetwear and high-end fashion and is defined by a dark, gothic-inspired aesthetic. Think Rick Owens sneakers with En Noir pants and blacked-out Air Force 1s. We've dubbed the fledgling style movement "street goth" as we've seen it grow into a mainstream style sported by many of today's most prominent rappers.

We even went as far as naming it one of the best trends of 2012 a few months ago. Downtown and Harlem kids have been rocking this style for a couple years now, but it's reaching a critical mass as it becomes more popular on the Internet and beyond. Maybe A$AP Rocky was onto something. We delve deeper into the subject as we ask: What is Street Goth?

It started in the streets.

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It's a darker interpretation of the high/low fashion mix.

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Don't get it twisted, it's not the same as "Goth Ninja."

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Several high fashion brands push the aesthetic on the runway.

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It's redefining the world of high-end streetwear.

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Celebrities have caught on.

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It's not about the labels you're wearing.

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