read the texts and think of the word which best fits each space (1-15). use only one word for each space. there is an example at the beginning (0).

urban fashion

there was a time, not long ago, 0) when urban fashion didn't exist. back then, 'fashion' meant expensive designer outfits which 1) the very rich could afford. although the clothes were usually designed 2) men, they were made mainly for women, and 3) was very little interest 4) menswear.
now all that has changed. young people nowadays wear comfortable, practical and affordable clothes that have often 5) designed by somebody young. taking new ideas 6) the streets, the fashion industry 7) now busily supplying trainers and 'hoodies' - that is, large comfortable sweatshirts - 8) both boys and girls in today's youth culture.
9) started this trend was that surfers in california wanted comfortable clothing to wear on the beach. sportswear manufacturers such as stussy and quicksilver, for 10) developed 11) 'surf look', which spread quickly throughout america and europe. then came the boom 12) extreme sports such as skateboarding and snowboarding, and the popularity 13) loose, warm, baggy clothing increased. of course, plenty of people happily wearing the latest sporty urban fashion never do 14) sport at all, just 15) most people who wear trainers never go near a sports centre. it doesn't matter, though - urban fashion has taken over the world!

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