Seeing streetwear brands finally focusing on women gives me great satisfaction.
However, since streetwear is not a fashion style but people in big cities dress to depict their urban life, finding genuine women’s streetwear labels is difficult.
In this article, I’ll present 10 streetwear brands specializing in American, British, Japanese, and Korean streetwear styles and their unique ways of dressing.
Time to explore these 10 amazing women’s streetwear brands curated to up your sartorial urban game.
1. CARHARTT WIP
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Specializing in techwear camo, varsity jackets, hip-hop overalls, and beanies, Carhartt WIP is the OG of women’s streetwear.
- Style: American Workwear
- Country: United States
Founded in Detroit in 1889, Carhartt is first and foremost recognized as a workwear brand.
However, thanks to its Work In Progress (WIP) project, Carhartt reached a new level of popularity and recognition.
Still focused on workwear and everyday wear, Carhartt WIP introduces women to streetwear and skatewear thanks to sleek designs and bold graphics.
Carhartt WIP 2023 women’s streetwear line includes everything from camo pieces, varsity jackets, and overalls to long-sleeves, work jeans, beanies, and more.
2. ASHLEY WILLIAMS
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Ashley Williams’ non-conformist women’s streetwear attire has a touch of Britishness that’ll impress even the most hardcore streetwear fan.
- Style: 80s Inspired
- Country: United Kingdom
If you do not recognize the name, chances are you’ve spotted AW’s subversive women’s streetwear styles in London, Tokyo, or New York.
A creation of Ashley Williams, the recipient of the British Fashion Council’s Newgen award and Emerging Designer of The Year at the ELLE Style Awards, the brand with the same name is one of the unique women’s streetwear labels.
Williams’s past collaborations with Superga and Red or Dead are visible in the brand’s non-conformist creations and streetwear.
Inspired by 80s hip-hop fashion , AW was established in 2013 as a must-know clothing brand for cool British styles.
However, inspired by the fast-changing London scene, the contemporary version of the brand takes the crown of the most rebellious streetwear clothing label.
3. ARIES
- Style: Androgynous
- Country: United Kingdom
With an androgynous style, the brand aims to represent the spirit of the youth, relaxed, free of problems, and full of life.
With endless love and inspiration from street styles and apparel, trash culture, art, and illustration, some of the brand’s most famous pieces are branded t-shirts and silk track pants.
4. NIKE ACG
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Launched as an experimental streetwear collection, Nike ACG streetwear has become a global women’s streetwear label with a rare blend of techwear and athleisure wear.
- Style: Technical Wear
- Country: United States
A creation of Johanna Schneider – Senior Design Director of Women’s Apparel at Nike – Nike ACG is one of the women’s most popular streetwear clothing brands.
The label blends form and function, making the products from some of the most innovative materials.
According to Johanna, most streetwear for women is “unidirectional and inexpressive,” hence her decision to make women’s streetwear clothes that “carry emotions.”
Expect high-performance, stylish, affordable, and very comfortable streetwear gear with a stylistic edge.
5. FRANKIE COLLECTIVE
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A creation of Drew and Jesse Heifetz – vintage fashionistas with over 15 years of experience – Frankie Collective stocks vintage clothing from streetstyle OGs like Supreme and Stussy.
- Style: Upcycled Vintage
- Country: Canada
The sister company of ‘F As In Frank,’ Frankie Collective upcycles vintage clothing to create one-of-a-kind streetwear collections.
Hailing from Vancouver, Frankie Collective’s upcycled clothing includes iconic creations from Supreme, Champion, and Kappa reworked.
Women run the show at Frankie, which shows through the uniqueness of the styles and apparel quality.
Sara Gourlay, the label’s creative director, prides herself on making both sustainable clothing and streetwear pieces that make women feel comfortable and stylish at the same time.
6. I.AM.GIA
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Snakeskin boots, lace corsets, Y2K cargo pants and Preppy plaid sets, this brand has a loyal following of streetwear influencers and celebrities worldwide.
- Style: Y2K
- Country: Australia
I.AM.GIA is the brainchild of Alana Pallister, co-founder of Tiger Mist, an Australian retailer.
The brand brings uber-confident streetwear style designs inspired by Y2K fashion.
So, if you’re looking for neck-breaking pieces to flex on the gram, I.AM.GIA has everything you need.
More recently, the label started selling via mass retailers such as Urban Outfitters, making buying easier.
7. KITH
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KITH is an OG streetwear clothing brand that caters to all tastes, pockets, and genders; for women, men, a-gender, and anyone that loves creating an original street style.
- Style: NY Urban
- Country: United States
The label was founded in 2011 by Ronnie Fieg, and for the uninitiated, Fieg is a significant figure in the sneaker industry.
KITH’s in-house apparel line for women is pretty sweet, following the brand’s partnership with another streetwear label for women, MISBHV.
KITH operates as a retail store in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and its label is stocked at well-known streetwear online stores such as GOAT.
8. ADIDAS Y3
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Excellent unisex streetwear clothes, including cargo pants, tactical vests, and shoes, Yohji for women’s streetwear ooze uniqueness, innovation, and above all, sensuality.
- Style: Minimalist
- Country: Germany
There can’t be any talk about women’s streetwear clothing brands without including the world-renowned Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto.
Inspired by Japanese culture and fashion, Yohji’s collaboration with Adidas turned him into a demigod of the streetwear culture.
With sporty functionality, fashion elegance, and minimalist style, the Adidas Y-3 collection of streetwear shoes is great for women who want to showcase a unique, innovative look.
9. MISBHV
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Thanks to collaborations with Rihanna and Farfetch, MISBHV is a notable player in women’s streetwear market.
- Style: Club Wear
- Country: Poland
Coming from Poland, MISBHV (pronounced “misbehave”) is a streetwear brand that caters solely to women.
Natalia Maczek, the founder of MISBHV, started her label at 19 years old, initially catering to the Polish market.
Soon after, Natalia’s unique streetwear styles started doing the rounds outside those circles, and MISBHV quickly garnered a global fanbase.
Nowadays, MISBHV is a notable player in the women’s streetwear game, thanks to collaborations with Rihanna and Farfetch.
10. OFF-WHITE
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A creation of Virgil Abloh, OFF-WHITE is a streetwear label with a luxury touch and arguably one of the most well-known names in streetwear right now.
- Style: Avant-garde
- Country: Italy
Virgil Abluh is listed as one of the most iconic fashion designers ever.
After Virgil was appointed the Head of Menswear at Louis Vuitton, the OFF-WHITE streetwear label reached global recognition and cult-like status.
Virgil’s pieces are instant sell-outs thanks to collaborations with top fashion brands, such as Jimmy Choo, Nike, Converse, Levi’s, Heron Preston, and RIMOWA.
The designer brand‘s streetwear pieces for women are all about the details, with insane conceptions such as Princess Diana-inspired suits.
Conclusion
If you had told me ten years ago that the streetwear community, in general, and women’s streetwear, in particular, would influence the fashion industry, I would not have believed you.
But, here we are, and in beautiful blends of high-end designer and athleisure styles, these streetwear brands for women are in full blossom, so go ahead and showcase your unique style.
For more inspiration, check out our complete list of streetwear fashion brands you must wear.
Also, if you’re on a tighter budget, here is an excellent list of cheap streetwear brands.
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After years of managing hundreds of fashion brands from London’s office of a global retailer, Mandy has ventured into freelancing. Connected with several fashion retailers and media platforms in the US, Australia, and the UK, Mandy uses her expertise to consult for emerging fashion brands create top-notch content as an editorial strategist for several online publications.
