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Grunge outfits for men

Loose flannel shirts, distressed knitwear, baggy denim, and worn leather boots from independent boutiques for men and women.

Grunge outfits pair heavy flannel shirts, worn denim, and beat up leather boots in slouchy layers that reject neat tailoring. Oversized silhouettes combine distressed cotton, washed canvas, and faded indigo denim with dark charcoal and black shades. Every layer balances rough textures against relaxed proportions so the clothes feel broken in rather than sloppy.

Seattle bands of the late eighties and early nineties made it a uniform, with flannel and denim bought cheap from thrift shops. Loggers in the wet Pacific Northwest had worn the heavy plaid shirts and thick boots long before rock groups took them onstage.

Ksubi brings distressed jeans and washed tees, Acne Studios baggy washed denim and an oversized patchwork flannel, and Chrome Hearts heavy silver jewellery. Loose plaid shirts, shredded t shirts, and wide leg pants sit naturally over flat leather boots or canvas high tops. Due West, Utopia and Outlined in Toronto carry relaxed denim, washed tops, and dark outerwear for women and men.

Amiri MX1 Shotgun Distressed Jeans Dark Indigo at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
MX1 Shotgun Distressed Jeans Dark Indigo
$424Lightly used
Utopia
Amiri All Over Repair Jeans Clay Indigo at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
All Over Repair Jeans Clay Indigo
$424
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Quilted Padded Flannel Plaid Jacket Brown at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Quilted Padded Flannel Plaid Jacket Brown
$6,712Lightly used
Utopia
MM6 Maison Margiela Distressed Zip-Up Denim Jacket at WDLT117, Toronto
MM6 Maison Margiela
Distressed Zip-Up Denim Jacket
$941$1,261Last one
WDLT117
Balenciaga Black Distressed Oversized Ebay T-Shirt at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
Black Distressed Oversized Ebay T-Shirt
$318
Utopia
Balenciaga Distressed Caps Logo T-Shirt Tonal Black at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
Distressed Caps Logo T-Shirt Tonal Black
$353Lightly used
Utopia
Amiri Boucle Thrash Jean Antique Indigo at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
Boucle Thrash Jean Antique Indigo
$707
Utopia
AMIRI Shotgun Jeans Deep Classic at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
Shotgun Jeans Deep Classic
$530
Utopia
Gallery Dept. Midnight Vest Indigo at Utopia, Toronto
Gallery Dept.
Midnight Vest Indigo
$848
Utopia
Song for the Mute "Yawning Kid" Shirt Jacket Petrol Fade Out at WDLT117, Toronto
Song for the Mute
"Yawning Kid" Shirt Jacket Petrol Fade Out
$866Last one
WDLT117
Acne Studios Patchwork Oversized Flannel Green at Utopia, Toronto
Acne Studios
Patchwork Oversized Flannel Green
$212Lightly used
Utopia
Rhude RH Safari Crest Tee at Due West, Toronto
Rhude
RH Safari Crest Tee
$258Vintage
Due West
Gallery Dept. Indigo 5001 Vintage Reworked Selvage Denim at Utopia, Toronto
Gallery Dept.
Indigo 5001 Vintage Reworked Selvage Denim
$353Vintage
Utopia
Gallery Dept. Indigo 5001 Denim Jeans at Utopia, Toronto
Gallery Dept.
Indigo 5001 Denim Jeans
$353
Utopia
Rhude Filtaro Crest Tee at Due West, Toronto
Rhude
Filtaro Crest Tee
$258Vintage
Due West
Rivington Roi Rebis Forigve Me Vintage L/S T-Shirt Washed Black at Utopia, Toronto
Rivington Roi Rebis
Forigve Me Vintage L/S T-Shirt Washed Black
$283Vintage
Utopia
Supreme Worn Double Knee Denim Painter Jean Washed Indigo at Utopia, Toronto
Supreme
Worn Double Knee Denim Painter Jean Washed Indigo
$353Pre-owned
Utopia
Acne Studios Baggy Wide Cargo Pants Washed Black at Utopia, Toronto
Acne Studios
Baggy Wide Cargo Pants Washed Black
$283Lightly used
Utopia
Dsquared2 Vintage Destroyed Cool Guy Jeans - Navy Blue at Due West, Toronto
Dsquared2
Vintage Destroyed Cool Guy Jeans - Navy Blue
$261$703Vintage
Due West
Greg Lauren Borg Pants - Black at Due West, Toronto
Greg Lauren
Borg Pants - Black
$295$982Last one
Due West
Sulvam Dolman Zip-up Jacket Bio at WDLT117, Toronto
Sulvam
Dolman Zip-up Jacket Bio
$507$1,166Last one
WDLT117
Ksubi Western Capsule Doubledown Oh G Paragon Kraft Jacket - Denim at Due West, Toronto
Ksubi Western Capsule
Doubledown Oh G Paragon Kraft Jacket - Denim
$155$293Last one
Due West
Acne Studios Max Used Black Cash Stonewash Denim Jeans at Utopia, Toronto
Acne Studios
Max Used Black Cash Stonewash Denim Jeans
$177Pre-owned
Utopia
Acne Studios 1996 Distressed Straight Jeans at Utopia, Toronto
Acne Studios
1996 Distressed Straight Jeans
$247Lightly used
Utopia

Common questions

What defines grunge outfits?
Unstructured layers, washed cotton fabrics, and rugged footwear define this silhouette. People wear oversized plaid flannel over faded graphic shirts with ripped denim pants.
How do you balance proportions in grunge outfits?
Pair heavy wool knits or slouchy button up tops with straight leg jeans to keep the frame clear. Solid leather boots ground the volume above with dark tones.
Which designers make pieces for grunge outfits?
Ksubi makes distressed jeans and washed tees, and Acne Studios baggy denim and an oversized patchwork flannel. Chrome Hearts adds heavy sterling silver jewellery with gothic crosses.