1Collina Strada
Collina Strada Not only does Collina Strada designer Hillary Taymour champion freedom of expression—and a "fearlessly fluid attitude"—with her bright, loud, eye-catching separates, she has also built her brand around the pillars of sustainability and social awareness.
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2Eckhaus Latta
Eckhaus Latta Unexpected materials, unique silhouettes, and texture galore—these are just some of the things you can expect from this New York City-based brand, which was founded by friends Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta back in 2011. Their latest collection comprises neutral staples, as well as pieces accented by cool metallics and statement-making hues.
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3Aimé Leon Dore
https://www.aimeleondore.com Founded by Teddy Santis in 2014, Aimé Leon Dore has become an indispensable brand for anyone in search of timeless wardrobe staples and refined and elevated streetwear. Santis's star is ever-rising: Earlier this year, he took over as creative director of New Balance's Made in USA line.
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4Telfar
Courtesy of Ugg x Telfar While Telfar's iconic Bushwick Birkin has become the It bag toted around by just about everyone these past few years, the brand, founded by Telfar Clemens, has been around since 2005, championing inclusivity, fluidity, and a unisex approach to fashion long before it became cool to do so.
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5Bode New York
Courtesy of Bode Although Emily Bode made a name for herself as a menswear designer—in 2018 she became the first female designer to show at New York Men's Week—her signature pieces, all exquisitely handcrafted of antique textiles, vintage tablecloths, and Victorian quilts, and infused with a dose of nostalgia, have become a cult hit with all identities, including famous fans like Emma Corrin and Harry Styles.
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6Wales Bonner
Wales Bonner Sexuality, identity, and race are central themes in the work of Wales Bonner founder Grace Wales Bonner, who also takes an intellectual approach to her elegant designs, looking to musical composition, history, and literature to broaden perspectives.
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7Junya Watanabe
Junya Watanabe A protégé of the legendary Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe is also an OG when it comes to avant-garde, boundary-pushing "techno-couture" that blurs the line between fashion and sculpture, menswear and womenswear.
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8Luar
Hippolyte Petit//Getty Images Designer Raul Lopez infuses his Dominican roots with the New York scene for his accessible line Luar. A few years ago, following a pandemic hiatus, he introduced a new It bag that has found a devoted and diverse following—both Dua Lipa and Troye Sivan are fans.
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9Big Bud Press
Big Bud Press LA-based brand Big Bud Press pulls off the none-too-easy task of making unisex clothing for all bodies—including those on the curvier end of the spectrum. The fashion line also eschews the somber tones usually associated with menswear, instead offering a rainbow of high-impact hues.
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10Wildfang
Courtesy of Wildfang Wildfang was founded in Portland, Oregon, with a specific mission: to challenge fashion's outdated gender norms with clothes that are as practical as they are well-designed (blazers with real pockets, anyone?). What's more, the brand fully commits to sustainable production, inclusive hiring practices, and giving back—to date it has donated $500,000 to causes like ACLU and Planned Parenthood.
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11Barragán
Barragán Founded by Mexican-born Victor Barragán, his eponymous brand takes a contemporary lens to '90s culture for genderless styles characterized by deconstructed tailoring and eccentric designs.
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