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The Maranza Subculture

WHO IS A MARANZA?

The term Maranza started in the 1980s in Milan, the fashion comes from the streets.

Older people when hearing the term Maranza think about the usual bullies that go around and annoy tourists.

Even though Maranza's vogue aesthetic changed through the years, the features are always the same, and even if you go beyond the rules you are considered a Maranza. Maranza can be a synonym of delinquent, which is someone that uses violence just to make fear of others and feel superior. They behave carelessly and arrogantly, responding badly to their parents by doing what they want.

They are young, very young, and thousands of videos are claimed on the reference social network TikTok, Maghrebi pride. Even if sometimes their lives tell stories of difficult integration. In many populated Italian cities they are often the nightmare of shopkeepers, bartenders and, above all, kids. Because, even if those who commit crimes are only a small minority, the Maranza have been protagonists of assaults, beatings and robberies of their peers.

In the complaints the descriptions are always identical, therefore a group of kids surrounding the prey and, starting from the request for a cigarette, hit him with kicks and punches before running away with a cell phone, wallet or chain. Many of those arrested in recent months by the police and carabinieri have experiences of hardship behind them.

Nowadays people recognize Maranza from the way in which they dress or behave. The main characteristic that made this style spread throughout teenagers was social media, in fact a lot of hype was given to this topic.

This fashion is mainly based on wearing skinny jeans, a tight t-shirt or simple overalls, most of the time fake. Then we switch to the balaclava, or a pouch (over the shoulder) or better yet the sacoche, the bag. Shoes in addition are an object that symbolises them a lot, Nike Tn shark shoes and in the evening/summer version slippers with rigorous contrasting socks.

Hip-hop and trap music have gained significant popularity among Italian teenagers in recent years.

The famous singers Baby Gang and Simba La Rue, were some of the singers who started rising the music that now all Maranza listen to. They have a reputation for their debatable lyrics and aggressive style. With references to violence and Satanism. Their songs frequently address themes of societal issues, rebellion, and street life.

In conclusion we hope we gave you a clear idea on the definition of "maranza's" in this generation, who they are, what they do and how they are recognised!