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4 Nov

Slam Jam’s Luca Benini on Why Streetwear Will Never Die

Slam Jam’s Luca Benini on Why Streetwear Will Never Die
MILAN — Take it from an authority: streetwear won't ever be dead. So believes streetwear guru Luca Benini, founding father of Slam Jam, which has taken a street-inspired approach since its early days in 1989. In an interview with WWD, the maven not only discussed the corporate’s recent expansion into womenswear within the lead-up to Slam Jam’s thirty fifth anniversary, but additionally shared thoughts on the state of the industry. While the minimalist and beige-forward “quiet luxury” wave can have dimmed the keenness of hype beasts, Benini said that such a shift in fashion is just physiological.  “I feel that a press release like ‘streetwear is dead’ can come only from those in fashion, not those costume at large. Fashion takes and rejects,...
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12 Sep

Complex Streetwear Power Rating (September 2023)

Complex Streetwear Power Rating (September 2023)
How do you define streetwear in 2023?It’s an advanced query for the reason that category used to feel very specific. Within the ‘90s, streetwear brands drew from then-niche subcultures like skateboarding, punk, hip-hop, and graffiti. They produced literal “street wear,” like T-shirts, hoodies, jeans, tracksuits, and sneakers that targeted a younger audience. However the category has evolved and the subcultures it reflects at the moment are multibillion-dollar businesses, which makes the definition of streetwear way more nebulous—and in our opinion, that’s a very good thing.We define streetwear as clothing that appeals to youth culture and taps into the zeitgeist. It still references hip-hop, skate, punk, and graffiti, but the patron base is broader and it’s not dictated by a price...
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4 Jul

Coco Gauf Gives ‘Streetwear’ Twists to Latest Wimbledon Dress

Coco Gauf Gives ‘Streetwear’ Twists to Latest Wimbledon Dress
Getty Images Coco Gauff arrived at Wimbledon in London on Saturday, giving the classic tennis tournament’s style a streetwear update. Gauff wore all white in a sports bra, tennis skirt, white socks and white athletic sneakers. Over her ensemble, she added a dark-wash denim jacket for a twist. The U.S. tennis player accessorized with a neon lime-green purse to complete the look. Coco Gauff at Wimbledon 2023 on July 1 in London. Getty Images Gauff’s outfit for the tennis court was in accordance with the formal Wimbledon dress code for female players. Wimbledon had an all-white rule for tennis players right down to their undershorts since 1877. This yr, the dress code has been modified to permit female players to wear undershorts...
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8 May

EXCLUSIVE: Moët & Chandon Taps Streetwear Designer Don C

EXCLUSIVE: Moët & Chandon Taps Streetwear Designer Don C
Through many collaborations with innovators, icons and fashion designers Moët & Chandon has solidified a natural synergy of being an element of countless cultural moments throughout the years. The brand’s latest collaboration is with streetwear designer, creative strategy and design adviser to the NBA, Don C who said “the fusion of sports and luxury is here now, and it’s here to remain.” The goal of the collaboration is to harness its vibrant energy and heritage, Moët & Chandon to the culture of the NBA to encourage Champagne and basketball lovers alike to rejoice. The collaboration can be an echo of Moët & Chandon’s partnership because the official Champagne of the NBA and in an official statement, the home said it counts Don...
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