It is one of the most popular fashions of recent decades and is followed by both ordinary people and international celebrities. Karol G and Maluma are just some of the famous names that have incorporated this style into their everyday wear, but the list is endless. They wear comfy clothing, which is often oversize, and they never forget to include the essentials: streetwear accessories. You can add an urban feel to any look by adding a good handbag and some sunglasses. Do you want to find out what other types of accessories are a success with this style? Keep reading!
What is the streetwear style?
You may be asking: what exactly is streetwear? Well, the urban or streetwear style is a trend that was inspired in the 1990s by some USA street groups, such as punk, surf and skate, and which has been adopting elements from hip-hop, contemporary art and Japanese fashion. Streetwear fans wear comfortable clothes with a sporty touch, particularly hooded sweatshirts, baggy trousers, tracksuits, sneakers and oversized clothes in general, through which they attempt to show their personal values and add a bit of swagger to their outfits.
Your essential streetwear accessories
In other styles, such as the minimalist, the fashion philosophy is focused on simplicity and subtlety; for these, you don’t need to wear many accessories, and those chosen should be discreet and avoid being extravagant. However, it’s completely the opposite in streetwear fashion: accessories are key pieces of the outfit. Bags, sunglasses, caps, jewelry… Nothing can be missing from a style like this one.
Streetwear handbags
If we had to choose a handbag that fitted perfectly with the urban style, without a second thought, we would choose a denim one. This type of bag goes well with any street attire that contains some element of this fabric, for example a pair of jeans or a cowboy jacket, and it gives a sense of indifference to any streetwear outfit. The denim trend will stay strong in 2025, so find your favorite bag for this season and get it. And that’s that!
In the streetwear world, bags that have also become very popular include tote bags with inspirational or radical messages, big shopper-style bags and XXL padded tote bags, like the TOUS Carol crossbody bag. We love all three options. Which one would you go for?
Streetwear sunglasses and caps
What is a streetwear outfit without a cap and some sunglasses? Anything except a streetwear outfit, that we can assure you. These two accessories are an essential part of any urban outfit you can be proud of, as they give this style the attitude and haughtiness required to stand out from the crowd. The typical black sunglasses with straight lines and dark lenses tend to be the favorite choice for many, although you can also find more extravagant shapes with striking colors, such as our yellow cat eye glasses.
As for caps, for this style anything is suitable, from the most basic to the most flamboyant; the important thing is to wear them with style (and to hide them under the hood of your sweatshirt, as recently demonstrated by some celebrities). A simple black cap without any adornments works just as well as a bucket hat. The great thing about streetwear is the diversity (and comfort) of its clothes.
Streetwear jewelry
Jewelry also plays a fundamental role in this urban fashion, particularly piercings, rings and chains. In women’s streetwear style we are noticing a growing trend for combining various ear piercings of different shapes and sizes, while men tend to opt for nose piercings and large watches. Both men and women wear showy rings and gold or silver chains in order to add style to the outfit, as well as to reflect attitude and status with each look. In short, jewelry is a must for women’s streetwear clothing style, as well as for men’s. Urban fashion is suitable for everyone.
Achieve an urban style with TOUS
Let’s recap: to dress like a true streetwear fashion leader you need to wear oversize sportswear, carry a denim bag (or tote bag, shopper or XXL padded tote), flaunt caps and sunglasses and, if that wasn’t enough, always remember to put on your rings and other jewelry before you leave the house. We would also add that if you want to fly the flag for the urban style, you need to reflect the haughtiness and show-off attitude that is intrinsic to this style wherever you go. The latter, you will have to practice at home, but TOUS can give you a hand with the accessories.
In our online store you will find each and every one of the accessories that we have mentioned in this article so that you can create all types of streetwear outfits, from the most basic to the most daring, and nail it wherever you go. Comfort and style are in fashion!