Skip to main content

Smells like ā€˜90s teen spirit and looks like one of the 2020s fashion trends. Grunge fashion was first made popular back in the 1980s and 1990s. As rockers like Neil Young and Nirvana hit the music scene, they influenced an entire generation with their signature style. The grunge subculture was born almost as a backlash against the flashy, glitzy aesthetic of the 1980s. Todayā€™s grunge fashion influencers may hold true to the classic style or skew toward soft grunge fashion. This bears hallmarks like pastel hair, gothic symbols and metallic or pastel combat boots in addition to the classic flannels, jeans and band tees. No matter what kind of grunge theyā€™re sporting, these influencers are helping to carry on the fine tradition enjoyed by countless rebels before them. Here are 11 grudge fashion influencers meeting the Instagram grunge aesthetic.

11 grunge influencers on InstagramĀ 

Yaris Sanchez

PopSugar mentioned Yaris as one of the top fashion influencers promoting body positivity and inclusivity. This influencer is also a model and actress featured in music videos like French Montanaā€™s ā€œShot Caller.ā€ Sheā€™s also been featured in magazines like Esquire and Vogue. Although her style isnā€™t strictly grunge, it often incorporates grunge and other ā€˜90s elements. Chunky boots, band tees and oversized shirts can often be seen interspersed with other looks throughout her Instagram page, where she has 422K followers.

Fashion Grunge

Founder of Fashion Grunge Lauren M. Brown got the idea for her grunge fashion blog in 2008. While living in New York City, she noticed that grunge rock wasnā€™t getting the appreciation it deserved. And so, Fashion Grunge was born. The blog gave her an outlet to explore the music behind the fashion and the fashion itself. As she notes, ā€œWhile the music came first, inevitably a style followed.ā€ This fashion influencerā€™s Instagram page looks back into the 1990s. Moody photos, lots of fashion and an artistic vibe attract more than 31.9K followers. She also has the Fashion Grunge Podcast, where she mostly reviews 90s films.Ā 

Luanna Perez-Garreaud

Born in Peru and living in New York, Luanna has an Instagram account drenched in punk and grunge. She started her blog to document her daily fashion looks and has since grown to a following of 1.9M on Instagram. Her vivid red locks set off every outfit to punk perfection while plenty of flannel, combat boots and band tees add grunge appeal. Luanna has taken note of the current trend of blending male and female styles, another hallmark of grungeā€™s uber-relaxed yet edgy look.

Rosy De Santo

This influencer and model takes grunge fashion to a whole new level. Rosy has an Instagram with 23.7K followers who love her style. Her page is filled with fashion and modeling photos to inspire your next clothing haul.Ā 

Kendall Hoyt0

With 120K followers, Kendall, or Kenny, is known for her grunge style and New York City living. Sheā€™s a top favorite on grunge girl Instagram. While most of her outfits are shades of black, youā€™ll occasionally find a splash of red. Grunge fashion is what you make of it and gives influencers the space to create unique fashion outfits without looking like they tried too much.

Roxanne

Roxanneā€™s Instagram is a visual wardrobe of grunge fashion outfits thatā€™ll capture the attention of all fashion lovers. With 105K followers, sheā€™s already piqued the interest of quite a few. She loves sharing about her home, her style and, most importantly, her dog. Roxanne is also the owner of a small business called Hinansho.Ā 

Nina

Another grunge fashion Instagram account you need to follow is Nina. Her outfits, makeup, hair and photos are dark and have the perfect Instagram gothic or grunge aesthetic. Nina has grown her account to 26.7K followers and loves to share her outfits, makeup and art with her community.Ā 

Grunge Aesthetic

With 241K followers, the Grunge Aesthetic account on Instagram showcases multiple grunge fashion lovers. One of the ways to be showcased on their account is by using #grungaest to be featured. If finding the perfect grunge account to be inspired by (or work with) is up your alley, follow this account.Ā 

Ariana Magee-Ginn

Last but definitely not least is grunge influencer, Ariana. With almost 77K followers on Instagram, this creator loves styling different looks within the aesthetic and even partners with brands like Killstar, a popular grunge clothing company. Her unique styles help inspire others to dress how they want, when they want.Ā 

Instagram influencers like these are helping to keep grunge alive for a whole new generation. While those who sported grunge fashion during its heyday probably never realized that it would someday be a retro trend, thatā€™s exactly what it is today. Baby doll dresses, grandfather cardigans and slouchy silhouettes are seemingly here to stay. Case in point: Doc Martens, the iconic must-have grunge footwear, has a thriving Instagram page with 3M followers.

From thrift store finds to luxurious, high-end fashion made to look relaxed and imperfect, thereā€™s grunge fashion for every consumer. And there are influencers to help connect brands to their grunge-loving audience. Discover influencers like these quickly and easily with The Creator MarketplaceĀ®.Ā 

Influencers:

Looking to partner with industry-leading brands?Ā Create your free profile today.Ā 

Marketers:

The worldā€™s biggest brands trust IZEAā€™sĀ influencer marketing softwareĀ andĀ managed solutions. Find outĀ which solution is right for you.

Ā THE CREATOR MARKETPLACEĀ®Ā 

Find your next great collab.

Browse creator listings now

Ā THE CREATOR MARKETPLACEĀ®Ā 

Find your next great collab.

Browse creator listings now

Ā THE CREATOR MARKETPLACEĀ®Ā 

Find your next great collab.

Browse creator listings now

Ā THE CREATOR MARKETPLACEĀ®Ā 

Find your next great collab.

Browse creator listings now