Global Streetwear Brands to Watch in 2023

A lot has happened in the streetwear brands scene so far this year. Pharell Williams is the new creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton. Supreme has a new collaboration with Undercover in over five years. And Panda Palooza Streetwear brand has opened its doors (for now, virtually) too!

Whether you’re yet to explore your fashion taste or already rely religiously on streetwear apparel, here are 6 streetwear brands you need to watch if you want to cop the best styles.

6 streetwear brands to watch in 2023

Panda Palooza Streetwear brand

Kicking off the list is the newest one on the block, ready to roar. Panda Palooza Streetwear brand is a fresh take on the urban streetwear scene that has been mundane for far too long. Driven by the edgy creativity of two young entrepreneurs, Piyush Kashikar and Anshita Singh, Panda Palooza strives to represent the compassion that fuels the artist community.

Featuring quirky designs and art that transcends pop culture, Panda Palooza Streetwear brand is looking to stand out amongst the saturated market of today’s clothing brands. To do so, the streetwear company has just launched, featuring exclusive designs like ‘Wild Ruckus’, ‘In the Za-Za Zone’, ‘Groove Galore’, and ‘Love Blossom’. Every element of the brand exhibits a love for art and a passion for wearing what you believe in, from its unique logo to designs made by independent Indian artists.

Palace

The London-based skatewear brand has been having a pleasant year so far. Palace has delivered on every front - from massive collabs with New Balance, Adidas, and Spitfire, to consistently pushing out cool stuff on their own. The streetwear clothing brand has polished its ability to reinvent itself without compromising its heritage, which is extremely rare these days.

For Spring 2023, Palace dropped a vast collection of standout pieces that you could swap your wardrobe with. Featuring varsity jackets embroidered with ‘Good Girls go to Heaven, Bad Girls come to Palace’ and puffy racecar zip-ups carrying the signature Tri-Ferg logo, Palace has proved why it's one of the streetwear brands to keep an eye out for this year.

Palace’s latest drop, the Summer 2023 range, features acid-washed denim, football-inspired crewnecks, and animal-inspired Tri-Ferg tees that are bound to grab eyeballs. If that’s not all, the brand’s collaboration with New Balance remains strong, with its MADE in UK 991 collection featuring the distinct colors of the running sneaker.

Drippin Moncky

One of the top home-grown streetwear brands from India, Drippin Moncky’s collections are just as cool as its name. A gender-neutral clothing brand, Drippin Moncky strives to be a statement against fitting into molds. It aims to be a lifestyle choice that resonates with the streetwear community’s untamed spirit.

The brand’s latest collection features wacky designs and colors that will appeal to almost any streetwear lover with an eye for boxy fits. The Moncky White Paisley, Pink Crystal Crop Top, Dark Magic Oversized Hoodie, Grunge Skulls Shorts, and Fluid Grunge basketball shorts are just some of the many items available in Drippin Moncky’s new drops, and they’re definitely worth your attention.

Awake NY

Awake NY opened its first offline store in NYC, and it was more than just a few streetwear aficionados popping up. It felt like the entire city gathered, to not just cop a drop but to represent the community built by Angelo Baque. Awake began 2023 with a massive collaboration with Asics, which is reason enough to pay attention to this brand in 2023.

Awake debuted the GEL-NYC, its original silhouette that combined the elements of Asics’ GEL-MC Plus, Gel-Cumulus 16, and Gel-Nimbus 3. In March, the brand collaborated with Carhartt WIP to drop another standout collection, featuring a modern-day take on the distinct 90’s hip-hop style.

Awake’s collaboration partners grow bigger as the brand grows too. Mercedes-Benz and Tommy Hilfiger are the most recent additions and a pair of Nike Air Ships at the Awake NYC store also hints at an impending release with the sportswear giant. If you’re a streetwear fanatic, head over to their website to check out an excellent collection of varsity jackets, sweatshirts, accessories, and more.

Midnight Law

Although opening up in 2018, Midnight Law has been quickly picking up its pace and is certainly one of the streetwear brands to focus on. Presenting fashion inspired by retro/vintage aesthetics, punk, visual arts, early space age, and other mainstream cultures of the yesteryears, Midnight Law has established its identity as the go-to for those seeking on-the-nose artwork on what they wear.

If you do check out Midnight Law (which you should), expect everything from sweatshirts and crop tops to hoodies, tees, and more. One of their signature collections is the Vintage 60s which is both affordable and supreme, and oh-so-cool. Other drops include Japan, Basic Essentials, 80s, Retro, and more, which clearly shows how the brand has laid out a vast palette for streetwear buyers.

Toffle

Streetwear is all about personalization, and Toffle makes sure it offers just that. Almost synonymous with custom streetwear, Toffle is a New Delhi-based clothing brand that prioritizes design over brand.

Toffle is primarily known for its stunning collection of tees where you can spot a mix of just about everything, from minimal styles to bizarre artwork. That’s not all, as Toffle also houses a fascinating collection of denim, including DBZ, Sashiko, Upcycled, Patchwork, and other denim styles to suit varied tastes. The brand also offers a ‘1 of 1’ collection, where it specializes in creating custom designs based on one’s particular preferences, which is something not many streetwear brands do these days.

Summing things up

Streetwear brands are not just an urbanwear category that a niche group of people like buying. In this age of personalization and the urge to wear what one represents, streetwear is allowing people to enjoy wearable art. And that’s what we at Panda Palooza Streetwear brand aim to do. Our efforts to unite independent Indian artists and revolutionize the Indian Streetwear landscape are driven by the love for art and the want to inspire positive change through our merchandise.

Join us on our journey and be part of the revolution. Check out the latest Panda Palooza Streetwear brand collections and follow us to stay tuned!