Soft grunge

Soft grunge is a fashion trend that originated as a form of 1990s appropriation. Soft grunge is a bowdlerization of early 1990s grunge culture, that also incorporates elements of contemporary subculture and gothic subculture.[1][2][3][4]

History

Soft grunge originated on Tumblr around 2010.[5]

Fashion imagery

Some hallmarks of "soft grunge" include: the usage of studs, platform sneakers, spikes, floral patterns, flannel, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, and inverted crosses on clothing and blog background.

Some music involved with the soft grunge or pastel goth style are Melanie Martinez, Halsey, Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds, Grimes, Charli XCX, MØ, Azealia Banks, and Sky Ferreira. [1][6]

References

  1. 1 2 Gargione, Frank. "Frank Asks: Why Is It the '90s All Over Again?". racked.com. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Mosher, Max (3 October 2012). "The New Irony: Pastel grunge". Toronto Standard. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Wieringa, Rachel (29 May 2014). "Top 10 most hipster bands". Examiner.com.
  4. ↑ "what suits you?: What exactly is soft grunge...?". what suits you?. 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
  5. ↑ Blackwood, Alex (10 August 2014). "Hello and welcome to my Soft Grunge wonderland". Critic (19, 2014). Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Morgan, Sophie (30 April 2013). "Trend alert: soft grunge". The Upcoming. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
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