Marc Jacobs brought the grunge aesthetic to the runway with his infamous 1992 collection for Perry Ellis, which actually led to him being fired from the label — it was that divisive.

Once a dominant subset of online fashion, the 2014 Tumblr grunge aesthetic feels like a distant fever dream. Now, Gen Z is bringing it back.

Iconic characteristics of grunge It’s important to note, however, that grunge transcended mere aesthetics. It was an attitude and a lifestyle—and, a challenge the status quo.

Play With Plaid Getty Images Grunge in the '90s took cues from alt-rock culture. Thanks to Nirvana's massive fame at the time, plaid flannel button-downs became synonymous with the aesthetic.