It typically includes streetwear elements like casual shirts, hoodies, sneakers, distressed denim and graphic tees. Urban wear often embodies a casual, edgy, and contemporary aesthetic.

Clothes are combined with sports shoes. The urban style is based on the use of bomber jackets, ripped jeans and t-shirts with fun prints in a logical combination. Accessories such as scarves and vests also show off in this style.

Characterised by clear open space, light colours and clean finishes, urban design elements include minimalistic and large pieces of furniture with sleek lines, vintage decor, geometric designs, and a colour palette consisting of a neutral base combined with colours reminiscent of nature.

Generally speaking, this style is laidback and is influenced by the local urban scene, political events and, of course, music. Urban clothing has important roots in hip hop & rap music and was popularized by artists like Run DMC, TLC, LL Cool J.