October 17, 2009
Grunge, the music and style movement of the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s, was the return of dirty rock 'n' roll, which many said had died during the synth-drenched '80s. It promised a gritty antidote to music industry formulas, and to the perceived greed of the former decade.
The grunge style fuses the practical aspects of living in a rainy region (lumberjack woolens and plaid) with punk classics, like combat boots, and over the top groovy thrift store finds from the 1960s (polyester, psychedelic, Jackie-O sunglasses, mod). Tribal tattoos and facial piercings (yes, a nose ring was shocking at the time) were like underground signals among Gen Xers seeking unity against the establishment. Silver jewelry with Balinese or Celtic patterns referenced body art, and the peace symbol made its way back into our lives in response to the Gulf War. One of the great style icons of the Grunge era was Courtney Love (of the band Hole), who popularized babydoll dresses, Mary Jane shoes and women with rock guitars.
Today's Etsy Finds are inspired by Grunge's comeback at this fall's New York Fashion Week, and to Etsy sellers, who embody the indie spirit that is rooted in this style.
| Kurt Cobain Original Painting  By JesseMosher, $60. View Item | View Shop | Mixed Plaid Tunic Dress  By coffeehousevintage, $28. View Item | View Shop |
| Pleated Jumper Skirt  By missbrache, $98. View Item | View Shop | Upcycled black leather with plaid  By hoakonhelga, $79. View Item | View Shop |
| Butterfly Knee-High Socks  By post, $13. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Psychedelic Mini Dress  From SpunSugarVintage, $29. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Pleated Floral Silk Skirt  From borrowednostalgia, $28. View Item | View Shop | Cable Arm Warmers  By handknittedthings, $35. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Black Leather Pants  From KMalinka, $120. View Item | View Shop | Vintage 60s Sunglasses  From AustinModern, $55. View Item | View Shop |
| Cowl Shirt From Recycled Flannel  By kayemkay, $35. View Item | View Shop | Grunge Queen Tutu  By LeArmoire, $45. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Psychedelic Babydoll Dress  From pangs, $34. View Item | View Shop | Vintage White Doc Martens  From photographicamy, $53. View Item | View Shop |
| Lumberjack Scarf v.4  By kittylitter13, $20. View Item | View Shop | Moon Mood Haiku Ring  By SpiritJoyDesigns, $40. View Item | View Shop |
| Drummer Style Reconstructed Shirt  By PeekoApparel, $68. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Leather Mary Janes - Size 7  By TheRubyKitten, $42. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Flannel Western Shirt  From StylinRecyclin, $22. View Item | View Shop | Ribbed Knit Hat  By vintageinretrospect, $10. View Item | View Shop |
| Golden Peace Earrings  By BohemianBaubles, $50. View Item | View Shop | Pink Soda Stripe Tank
 By Scallyrags, $35. View Item | View Shop |
| GZ  By deviever, $95. View Item | View Shop | I'm Sorry Print  By youareconstance, $20. View Item | View Shop |
| Rubberbag  By Syssel, $110. View Item | View Shop | Plaid Bolero  By honeypoprags, $25. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Lumberjack Flannel  From brownbagvintage, $25. View Item | View Shop | Vintage Onyx Poison Ring  From Schaufenster, $32. View Item | View Shop |
| 20 Hand Cut Recycled Guitar Picks  By CattitudeCreations, $5. View Item | View Shop | Killer Blue Guitar Strap  By therine, $35. View Item | View Shop |
| Golden Rose Mary Jane Shoes  By melifera, $34. View Item | View Shop | Red Black Punk Tartan Neckwarmer  By malam, $53. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage Mod Mini Dress
 From cloudninevintage, $80. View Item | View Shop | Black Onyx Celtic Knotwork Cuff  By Camias, $225. View Item | View Shop |
| Plaid Sterling Silver  By ballandchain, $90. View Item | View Shop | Pure Lambs Wool Cobain Cardigan  By CaptainCat, $23. View Item | View Shop |
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Vintage Gift Guide | Guest Curators | Trends | Fall Fashion Guide
Know of any other great finds that fit today's theme? Then comment on Etsy's Blog and let us know.
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