MYFOXNY.COM - The scene at Zuccotti Park may look like a scene from a Nirvana video circa 1991, but some people are calling occupiers trendsetters. Some of the grungy looks are wacky, others demure. Some people are taking notice. Most occupiers we spoke to get their goods from comfort, a tent that distributes donated clothes and accessories. Others in the park are making occupy t-shirts and bracelets. But Latoya Drake, a fashion expert, says the so-called Zuccotti look isn't that inventive. It's been done before--most celebrated in the mid 90's--but even more recently by top designers such as Alexander Wang.
"When we think of downtown chic they already have this uniform," Drake says. "It's the combat boots, the flannel shirt, a sweater over it." Even some who aren't part of the movement came to check out the park, unwittingly dressed in their OWS best. They say "the look" is indicative of the Zuccotti environment.
Clothing companies are also getting in on the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon. Century 21, just steps away from the park, says they have "fashion worth fighting for." They're not the only one looking to capitalize on the movement.
"Daily Candy for instance sent out their daily email asking people to 'occupy these sales and trends,'" Drake said. "Another online store, Apart Style, wants you to 'occupy' their leather jacket. So we're seeing people use the Occupy language to extend their brands as well."
Love them or hate them, there's no denying the Occupy grunge looks are as diverse as the movement. Read more: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/occupy-wall-street-the-fashion-trend-20111111#.Tr3viYvr6qQ.blogger#ixzz1dSee6l3f
