Soft grunge

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Soft grunge is a fashion trend that originated on Tumblr around in the late 2000s and early 2010s, influenced by grunge fashion and other 1990s fashion styles.

History[]

The fashion style originated on the social media platform Tumblr. Alternative Press writer Marian Phillips cited Sky Ferreira as having "largely popularized" the style beginning in 2009.[1]

i-D magazine cited the as influential on both the e-girl and VSCO girl fashion styles, which originated in the late-2010s.[2][3]

Fashion[]

Soft grunge is influenced by 1990s fashion,[4] particularly grunge fashion. It often makes use of pastel colours, particularly pinks and blues.[1]

Soft grunge outfits often include: the usage of studs and spikes, Vans skate shoes,[4] platform shoes, floral patterns, flannel shirts,[5] ripped jeans,[6] flower crowns[7] and tennis skirts. Hair is also often dyed.[8]

Music[]

Soft grunge
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsLate-2010s
Other topics

Soft grunge music merges elements of pop punk, emo, alternative rock and sometimes shoegazing.[9] Notable soft grunge bands include Citizen, Title Fight, Turnover, Basement,[10] Balance and Composure and Tigers Jaw.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Phillips, Marian. "THESE 9 WOMEN ARTISTS DEFINED THE TUMBLR-ERA OF ALTERNATIVE MUSIC". Alternative Press. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ Lanigan, Roisin. "a guide to vsco girls – the tumblr girls of 2019". i-D. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. ^ Kheraj, Alim. "avril lavigne was the original e-girl". i-D. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b Gargione, Frank. "Frank Asks: Why Is It the '90s All Over Again?". racked.com. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. ^ Morgan, Sophie (30 April 2013). "Trend alert: soft grunge". The Upcoming. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  6. ^ DIRVANAUSKAS, GABRIELE. "The denim trends driving sales". Drapers. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  7. ^ GARIS, MARY GRACE. "Hole's 'Live Through This' Came Out 20 Years Ago". Elle. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  8. ^ Cacciatore, Bella. "7 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Dyeing My Hair Pink". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  9. ^ Jones, Marcus. "Friday Five: Ashnikko samples Kelis, Flo Milli's Fiddler on the Roof , and more". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  10. ^ Enis, Eli. "12 albums where a band did something totally unexpected". Kerrang!. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  11. ^ Cohen, Ian. "Citizen As You Please". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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