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The hottest streetwear trends for 2021

We take a deep dive into how this year's hero categories performed and where these streetwear trends are heading next.
The hottest streetwear trends for 2021 | EDITED

In a category that continues to disrupt the market, we take a look at themes across recent collections, which trends the biggest streetwear brands are backing and what to keep top of mind moving into 2021.

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The hottest streetwear trends for 2021 | EDITED
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The hottest streetwear trends for 2021 | EDITED

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Instagram L-R - Neighbourhood, Off-White, Huf, Bape, The Hundreds, Billionaire Boys Club

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Instagram L-R - OBEY, Liam Hodges, Palace, Billionaire Boys Club, Vetements, Awake NY

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Instagram L-R - Billionaire Boys Club, Supreme, Human Made, Stussy, Bape, Golf Wang

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Instagram L-R - Palace, Vetements, Off-White, Golf Wang, Needles, Awake NY

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Instagram L-R - Vetements, Yuki Hashimoto, Human Made, Bape, White Mountaineering, Carhartt WIP

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The Hundreds

How does this involve streetwear?

Often flying under the radar due to its small scale compared to big brands, streetwear is still a far cry from eco-friendly. Its business model sees labels buying limited runs of blank T-shirts and hoodies to turn them into billboards for their brand. However, major players in this space like Supreme and Off-White are no longer a drop in the bucket and have built empires among these consumers. The weekly drop cycle employed by most of these brands has also encouraged rapid consumption, which directly negates sustainable initiatives.

What’s next?

While streetwear has established itself as a platform for social causes, climate change will be next on the agenda. Fundamental cornerstones that brands should keep top of mind are designing products with sustainable and recycled materials, avoiding overproduction, encouraging decreased consumption, and leveraging influence over a younger generation as a call to action.

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