33 Best Streetwear Brands In The World In 2021

In this article, I'll share the top 33 best streetwear brands of 2021.

To some, 'streetwear' is a quasi vague word referring to the latest styles spotted on the streets of London, New York, Toyo, or Paris.

That's because, at some point in the past, streetwear meant 'unflattering fashion consisting of graphic T-shirts, baggy cuts and worn-out sneakers.'

Nowadays, hoodies and harness bags are being sent down fashion-week runways by the best streetwear brands, competing for attention with luxury labels recognized for their razor-sharp tailoring and trench coats - you know who I am talking about.

Supreme is the perfect example - the OG streetwear brand has become a billion-dollar behemoth and one of the best streetwear labels right now.

The brand has partnerships with historic haute-couture and luxury houses on outdoor and skatewear styles.

Thanks to Supreme, styles, and cuts once reserved for the skater countercultures have become standard on the runways of London, New York, or Paris.

But, there's so much more to streetwear than Supreme.

In this article, I'll introduce you to the best streetwear brands of 2021. Trendier than ever, modern, casual, and unique in their styles, these streetwear brands are reviving hip-hop-leaning old-school and mix it with fashion-forward new-school.

Without further ado, these are the best streetwear designers of 2021 and why it's worth keeping them on your sartorial radar.

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33. New Balance

Who are the real winners of the explosive popularity streetwear's enjoyed over the last few years?

Sportswear giants like Nike, Adidas, and many others have benefitted from the movement's sudden rise.

But, from all, New Balance stands atop, by borrowing some of its design chops, often in the form of sold-out collaborative collections.

A full range of models and widths, and you should be able to find the perfect shoe not just for your streetwear style but also for your gait and foot shape.

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32. Adidas

The iconic three-stripe sneaker has been stomping its place firmly on the street-style pavement since the '90s.

As an OG sports label, Adidas is also one of the top street style brands right now.

The German sportswear label is responsible for gifting us Kanye West's Yeezy line of sneakers and Pharrell William's NMDs, amongst many other celebrity collaborations.

The Yeezy Boost range, designed in conjunction with Ye, produced some of the most talked-about and sought-after shoes in recent history.

It also helped to put Adidas firmly on the streetwear map.

And now, with the 1990s footwear trend in full swing, 'Three Stripes' place within the scene is only becoming better established.

Hailed as 'the badge of sports', Adidas is pushing forward brand ultra-modern styles.

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31. Nike

Nike is one of the Original Gangster brands famous for streetwear and sports couture.

No sneakerhead can ignore Nike's beloved logo as, throughout the years, the brand has evolved into a modern giant, always up to date with fashion trends.

The brand has collaborated with other consecrated streetwear brands such as Off-White and Patta and has successfully launched some of the best street style pieces to date.

Sneaker culture is a massive part of streetwear, and any sneakerhead worth his or her salt will tell you that ole Swoosh is the most respected label in the game.

A fair share of its success is down to the masterful work of footwear designer Tinker Hatfield, who created some of the brand's most iconic silhouettes, including the Air Max 1, MAG, and countless Air Jordans.

There's also an intelligent approach to unique partnerships to be thanked, with a long list of exciting collaborations that have helped the brand establish itself as one of the leading names in this notoriously particular scene.

With no sign of slowing down, it looks like Nike will be rocking the streetwear stage for many years to come.

Nike's collab with Off-White alone put them back at the top of streetwear brands, fast.

 

 

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