Gap
With its recent collaboration alongside Kayne West and his brand Yeezy, Gap has established itself as a notable streetwear brand. However, the brand has long been supporting the streetwear community through its affordable yet fashionable clothing. With frequent sales nearing 40-50%, Gap provides an abundance of options that align with a streetwear aesthetic. Gap's signature Logo hoodie has also recently risen to prominence, again being adored by the streetwear community, surprisingly selling out. Other great affordable clothing pieces include basic tees, oversized sweaters, and loose-fitting pants.
Grailed
A marketplace for all your streetwear needs, Grailed fosters a strong community feel by allowing users to sell used clothing at a discounted price. With the rise in popularity of vintage clothing, the website provides streetwear lovers with the opportunity to buy unique garments. A system similar to Ebay allows users to negotiate prices to score pieces on the low. Moreover, Grailed supports its community by giving an authentic guarantee, thereby protecting shoppers from potential scammers.
Carhartt WIP
Originally a workwear brand, Carhartt makes high-quality apparel meant for wear and tear. Their streetwear appeal took rise in Europe, prompting Carhartt to create their ‘Carhartt WIP’ line to appeal to their new streetwear audience. This line is more streetwear oriented, offering cool and unique designs that are excellent quality for a good price.
H&M
Known as a pioneer of ‘fast-fashion,’ H&M is a widely known clothing outlet. What sets them apart from a lot of other fast fashion brands is their renewed focus on sustainability. They offer clothing that spans the style spectrum, always picking up on new trends. A great place to go if you’re in need of something quick, but don’t want to spend a whole lot of money.
Zara
Well known as the epitome of affordable fashion, Zara is always up to date with the newest fashion trends. They carry everything from suits and coats to sweats and modern trendy styles, all for incredibly low prices. With their constantly updated collections, Zara offers everything on the clothing spectrum, making them one of the most popular fast-fashion clothing stores.
UNIQLO
Originally a Japanese textile manufacturer started in 1949, Uniqlo has slowly risen to become a well-known clothing retailer across the world. Known for their more simplistic clothing, they offer a versatile range of clothing with solid colors that can be worn dressed up or down. However, they do offer some unique pieces with interesting graphics and designs if you want something a little less simple. Their clothing is very affordable, and a great choice if you want versatile pieces that fit with anything.
Urban Outfitters
A brand with their own in-house clothing line, as well as popular brands such as Nike, Stussy, Champion and more. Due to their offering of larger brands, they are on the more expensive side of this list. If you're looking for cheaper clothing they offer a good selection of cheaper clothing options, including their own brand. Urban Outfitters is always staying on top of trends, with new releases and constantly updated styles. If you’re looking for home decorations and lifestyle products, they even offer that too.
Champion
Recently coming back to popularity, Champion is well known for their sweats and active gear. Their hoodies, sweaters and sweatpants are great for layering and are always amazing quality. Their affordable price points for their lush, high-quality fabrics make them a great choice for college students.
Gildan
Often used for branded clothing, Gildan is well known for their quality blank clothing. Since 1984, they have been a leading manufacturer of high-quality apparel for cheap and affordable prices. If you’re looking for a good quality blank tee, hoodie, or even underwear at a cheap price, Gildan is a great choice.
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