[TREND WATCH] Greats' Ryan Babenzien: 'Streetwear doesn't exist anymore'

The Glossy Podcast by Glossy

Mar 15, 201927:47Business

Ryan Babenzien, the founder and CEO of Greats, has a long history with sneakers and streetwear. When he was growing up, streetwear was a type of fashion that celebrated the rebellious spirit of 1980s youth; it pulled ins...

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