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 ofstreetwearand high-end fashion and is defined by a dark,gothic-inspired aesthetic. ThinkRick OwenssneakerswithEnNoirpants and blacked-out Air Force 1s.We've dubbed the fledgling style movement"street goth" as we've seen itgrow 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?