<P> The movement is generally accepted to have been born out of the Los Angeles surf culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s . Brands included BlauGrun , Ocean Pacific , Hobie , Off Shore , Gotcha and Life 's a Beach . Local surfboard designer Shawn Stussy began selling printed T - shirts featuring the same trademark signature he placed on his custom surfboards . Initially selling the items from his own car , Stussy expanded sales to boutiques once popularity increased . </P>
<P> The movement is generally accepted to have been born out of the Los Angeles surf culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s . Brands included BlauGrun , Ocean Pacific , Hobie , Off Shore , Gotcha and Life 's a Beach . Local surfboard designer Shawn Stussy began selling printed T - shirts featuring the same trademark signature he placed on his custom surfboards . Initially selling the items from his own car , Stussy expanded sales to boutiques once popularity increased . </P>
when did streetwear start as a fashion trend
when did streetwear start as a fashion trend
the late 1970s early 1980s
the late 1970s early 1980s