The 90s grunge look, characteristic of flannel shirts, ripped jeans, Nirvana and Kurt Cobain is making a resurgence these days. Marc Jacobs in 1997 even created a grunge-inspired collection for Perry Ellis that didn't fare too well with the public. Grunge was primarily a backlash to the 80s power-suit and the wall-street stereotype. It's also based in practicality, having originated in rainy cold Seattle; a warm flannel shirt (in some form of plaid) is layered over a T-shirt or a long-sleeve waffle thermal ("long johns") shirt and possibly a cardigan over the shirt. The neo grunge look is more chic and refined. The inspiration is more The Hills/Phantom Planet than Nirvana and it's perfect for wearing in any city this winter. Update your look in the Spring by choosing a brighter cheerier plaid or even a brighter beenie!
How To Wear the Look
First off, wash you hair! Just kidding. The base of the grunge nouveou look is the plaid print button down shirt pressed and ironed of course. Pair it with a clean pair of black skinny jeans, trade the flat-bill baseball cap for a beenie or skullcap and be sure you have a bit of fringe sticking out in the front. The look is already relaxed as it is, so our goal is to dress it up a bit. Shoe options: I would add desert boots from Clarks, Converse high tops with a leather finish, or even a pair of Doc Martens. This winter, keep warm by layering or finishing the look with a classic knit cardigan (make it a Fair Isle print and you'll be on-trend). Perfect jackets to complete the look include military-inspired trench and duffel coats in black or gray. Accessorize with that elegant silver or stainless steel watch you may already have (or borrow from your father.)
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