The 25 Best Streetwear Brands to Keep an Eye on in 2023

• Where They're From: Paris, France
• Our Favorite Piece: Pixel Rose Denim Jacket, $561

Kenzo is a name that should be instantly familiar if you are a fan of streetwear as they've grown to become one of the biggest in the game—especially over these past five to ten years. Cultural diversity and nature have been and remain the themes of the Kenzo brands as a whole, which is reflected in their eclectic prints, designs, and colors. Kenzo has some new styles in preparation for the summer and fall seasons that you should definitely check out, and if past Fashion Weeks are any indication, 2023's should be an exciting one from the brand.

• Where They're From: Paris, France
• Our Favorite Piece: Silas Jacket, $530

Also in Paris is streetwear brand A.P.C., which has grown from just being known for their jeans selection, to now being recognized as a brand that offers a full line of men's, women's, and unisex apparel. Helmed by Jean and Judith Touitou, A.P.C., which means Product and Creation workshop, is a company that focuses on bringing casual day-to-day looks and garments to life. A simple browse through their website which show you just how much expansive their catalogue is, as they cater to a range of tastes and styles.

• Where They're From: London, England
• Our Favorite Piece: Aviator Jacket, S228

Palace is another name that should be instantly recognized if you are a streetwear lover as they too have become one of the top streetwear brands since their inception in 2009. Founded by Levent Tanju, Palace was originally a company geared towards skaters (or those who are a fan of the skate aesthetic), and they haven't strayed from their original roots in the nearly fifteen years they've been around. 1990s pop culture and VHS style clothing continues to be their theme, and aside from their own offerings, their collaboration game is top notch.

• Where They're From: London, England
• Our Favorite Piece: Hooded Overshirt, $33

Men's U.K. streetwear brand Faded that offers hoodies, sweats, t-shirts, joggers, accessories, and just about anything else you can think of to give you what you need in terms of achieving a "streetwear look." With each passing year Faded continues to grow in popularity, and the same has been true of 2023 thus far. The coolest thing about Faded is their versatile pieces that you can easily mix and match together, and their overall affordability. Affordability is always a bonus when it comes to purchasing from a brand.

• Where They're From: New York, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: Dollar S/S Shirt, $148

Just about every on the planet knows Supreme—even those who aren't particularly a fan of streetwear as a whole. The brand is a staple of not just NY streetwear culture but contemporary culture as a whole as they have definitely influenced the direction streetwear has gone in—specifically over the past several years. Supreme is a cultural phenomenon at this point, and it's hard to argue against them being anything else.

• Where They're From: Brooklyn, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: Aura Hoodie, $95

Perhaps you've heard of Stay Cool NYC—perhaps you haven't. If you haven't, allow us to put you on. Describing themselves as a brand that offers “retro-futuristic chill wear," the late and Y2K vibes are present in just about every piece the brand offers, making this the perfect time to cop a piece or two as the "new millennium" look has come back into style thanks to the likes of Gen Z.

• Where They're From: Brooklyn, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: After School Philosophy Button Up, $195

KidSuper is all over the place nowadays, but if you've been a follower since the beginning, then you know that the brand originates from Brooklyn, New York. Colm Dillane is the mastermind behind the KidSuper brand and moniker, which only continues to grow and reach new heights with its unique and creative pieces.

• Where They're From: Toronto, CA
• Our Favorite Piece: Catalyst Boot, $317

While HAVEN was established in Vancouver, they have since opened up a Toronto retail location, which technically makes them a Toronto brand. HAVEN has been out here in these streetwear streets since 2006, with their main approach being approaching modern pieces with a functional design. Whether it's technical jackets or winter boots, HAVEN has you covered from head to toe.

• Where They're From: Toronto, CA
• Our Favorite Piece: Dano Essential Jacket, $377.43

It doesn't get more OG than Uncle Otis when it comes to streetwear in the Toronto scene as the brand is one of the longest standing in Toronto, having been established in 1991. Uncle Otis is regarded highly in the 6, as they are a company devoted to serving timeless contemporary goods. If you need it, Uncle Otis has got it. And that's all that matters.

• Where They're From: Melbourne, Australia
• Our Favorite Piece: Unisex Kimono Jacket, $369

Founded by  Japanese-Australian designer Natsuko Kondo, Kodama Apparel is a unisex eco-friendly streetwear brand that is not only internationally known and locally respected, but it also considered to be among the best in the Melbourne region. Stylish, edgy, and technical are just a few words to describe the brand, who hones in on classic organic staples, and carefully crafted garments.

• Where They're From: Melbourne, Australia
• Our Favorite Piece: Pass~Port Crystal Embroidery Freight Jacket, Olive, $219

For those you that are heavily into skatewear or influenced by it, Pass~Port is your next destination to shop. Located in Melbourne, Pass~Port carries a range of outerwear, hoodies, headwear, tees, and more, so they are definitely worth a browse to see if there's anything that fits your particular style. Our opinion? Their designs are creative and just downright sick.

• Where They're From: Seoul, Korea
• Our Favorite Piece: SS23 Light Blue Twisted Front Denim Jacket, $907

The brainchild of Commes De Garcons founder Rei Kawakubo, PushBUTTON is a brand that engineers deconstructed fashion by taking the essential elements of a given garment and re-arranges them into something new and avant-garde. This includes oversized skirts created out of parts from jackets, jeans with discoloration over the crotch, and plenty more eye-catching statement pieces that will automatically have you feening for more. If you are searching for the off the wall style pick-ups, PushBUTTON is the brand for you.

• Where They're From: Seoul, Korea
• Our Favorite Piece: Must Have Hoodie Sweat, $42.16

D-Antidote is another brand that takes the conventional and makes it unconventional with its cyberpunk twist on sports and streetwear. Futuristic is and pretty much always has been the major theme of what D-Antidote represents as a brand, and we'd have to say that their apparel is pretty darn cool.

• Where They're From: Tokyo, Japan
• Our Favorite Piece: Schoeller 3XDRY Stretch Jacket, $234.21

Founded by Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori in 2011, and wander is a brand that is a representation of the growing integration of outerwear into the streetwear sector. Gore-tex and other elite materials are of frequent use when comes to the creation of their clothing and apparel, which are noted as being among the highest quality. Whether you are wearing their clothes indoors or out, rest assured you'll be uber stylish.

• Where They're From: Tokyo, Japan
• Our Favorite Piece: UNBITA-ab - Black, $255

Founded in 2006, Suicoke is an innovative footwear brand who's popularity has grown over these last several years, in part due to the high profile celebs and individuals who have proudly supported the brand. Suicoke has most notably been known for their take on slip-on shoes and sandals, creating a visually more stunning version of traditional mules, Birkenstocks, Crocs, etc. If you like footwear, Suicoke is definitely the place to shop.

• Where They're From: Tokyo, Japan
• Our Favorite Piece: Rebel Gods T-Shirt, $150.89

It's been said that no brand represents the world of Japanese streetwear more than Undercover, and we'd have to agree seeing as though they have been in action for more than thirty years. Founded by Jun Takahashi, Undercover is another OG brand that hasn't strayed too far from their original designs and themes, which is something that still draws people to them today. They have been able to stay in the spotlight due to their rebellious nature, which is proven in their motto "We make noise, not clothes."

• Where They're From: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Our Favorite Piece: Jakke Jacket, $46.23

Solid! is a brand that is located right in the center of Copenhagen where all the shopping action takes place. While the brand carries many brands that you'll know and recognize, it should also be said that they have their own namesake to which you can find jackets, joggers, hoodies, and more. The Solid! retail location is quite nice as it's surrounded by a lot of other shops and restaurants, but if you can't get the in-person shopping experience, you can purchase from them online.

Where They're From: Tokyo, Japan
Our Favorite Piece: Ape Head S/S Shirt, $241.89

We've been trying to use a good percentage of our selections for this list as a way to introduce you to some brands that you may not be as familiar with, but these last several selections are going to be more of the ones that you should already know. A Bathing Ape is self-explanatory here. Known for their impact on streetwear since the 1990s, the brand is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. And you can help celebrate as well by making a purchase from them.

Speaking of their 30th anniversary, the brand just unveiled their F/W 2023 collection, which featured some of the hottest names including Jalen Brown Jalen Mills, Mia Khalifa, Madeline Argy, Mia Khalifa, and more. To commemorate this landmark event, a limited merch collection will be released that includes six items in total, including short-sleeved shirts, baseball caps, tote bags, towels, sticker sets, and commemorative badges. Following the pre-release across the United States, The limited-edition BAPE HEADS SHOW capsule is set to release globally on July 1st at BAPE STORE®️ worldwide and online.

• Where They're From: Dearborn, MI
• Our Favorite Piece: Regular Cargo Pant, $145

Carhartt WIP is another game-changing iconic brand that has been at it for years. The company offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor streetwear apparel that you can cop for more than reasonable prices. Carhartt WIP wasn't originally known for their streetwear offerings as they were a more technical workwear brand, but the evolution has been seamless.

• Where They're From: Brooklyn, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: Arc'teryx System A Copal Long Sleeve Bird Tee, $150

Kith is the place where you literally go to get everything as the brand has relationships with just about every major streetwear brand. In the years since its founding by Ronnie Fieg, Kith and its respective owner have become one of the most respected names in the style space as just about anybody who is anybody has sported Kith. As we like to say around here, Kith is... Kith.

• Where They're From: Queens, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: Needlepoint 'A' Hat, $60

Founded in 2014 by Teddy Santis, the Queens-based Aimé Leon Dore has certainly made their mark in streetwear with nothing but wins. A simple look at the brand's website will show you an assortment of the hats, shirts, pants, and outerwear they've got in their catalog at the moment, which is all very simple (with a hint of vintage), but still very much modern.

• Where They're From: Soho, NY
• Our Favorite Piece: Noah x Gubi Boat Neck Sweater, $228

Noah is another cool place to cop streetwear as they've become known for their preppy take on urban and skate culture. You can actually find a lot of gems from the company—especially if you are someone who doesn't like the "traditional" when it comes to fashion. Check them out if you haven't already.

• Where They're From: Los Angeles, CA
• Our Favorite Piece: Mini Logo Crewneck, $90

You more than likely are already aware of GOLF WANG—especially if you're a fan of Tyler the Creator and his personal style. If for some reason you are not, here's GOLF WANG—Tyler the Creator personal streetwear line where you can find a mixture of skate, street, and a the slightest bit of golf apparel all mixed in together.

• Where They're From: Tokyo, Japan
• Our Favorite Piece: Navy Jacket, $281.39

WTAPS is the place to go for all of your military streetwear needs as there's an element of military in just about all of their collections. From jackets and cargos to accessories, WTAPS is one of those places where you absolutely have to shop from time to time as nobody does functional and technical quite like them.

• Where They're From: Irvine, CA
• Our Favorite Piece: Contrast Pick Stitched Shirt, $140

The good ole Stüssy—the place that's been meeting all of our streetwear needs since 1980. You can't talk about streetwear OGs without mentioning Stüssy—it's disrespectful.