Home / Lifestyle / Streetwear Leaders: Denim Tears & Drake's NOCTA Shine
Streetwear Leaders: Denim Tears & Drake's NOCTA Shine
11 Jul
Summary
- Denim Tears recognized for storytelling prowess in streetwear.
- Drake's NOCTA line praised for high-quality design elements.
- Emerging female designers STRIPT and Meji Meji highlighted.
Streetwear's current frontrunners were the subject of a recent debate on the Complex Style Podcast. Hosts Aria Hughes and Chris Chance dedicated the 46-minute episode to discussing the year's most influential brands.
Denim Tears emerged as a standout, recognized for its exceptional narrative capabilities within the streetwear landscape. Drake's NOCTA line, a 2020 collaboration with Nike, also garnered significant praise.
Chance specifically highlighted a design from Drake's "First Person Shooter" video, noting its "top of the class" paneling and water-resistant Gore-Tex material.
The episode also celebrated the contributions of female designers. Hughes described emerging brands like Meji Meji as offering pieces that are both "sexy" and "sporty."
Furthermore, Hughes commended Arianna Davis, founder of STRIPT, for cultivating a strong community. STRIPT's initiatives include a partnership with BUJI Matcha and select inventory sales through Goodwill.
