From Biggie To KITH: The Rise and Rise of Utilitarian Garments in Streetwear

The re-appropriation of utilitarian outdoor garments within streetwear is nothing new. From the early-adopters on the streets of America's big cities, who paired jackets designed for mountain climbers with workwear to protect from the harsh elements way into the night, to The Notorious B.I.G and his desire to "take her Gucci bag and The North Face off her back", the foundations were set long before Supreme began adorning waterproof outerwear and fleece with its box logo. It was a case of require...