9 High-End Indie Brands You Need To Know In 2017

A lot of people say that how you dress says a lot about who you are. It can also create a powerful first impression for people that don’t know you. So why would dress like everyone else? You were born unique, you live a unique lifestyle, so why would you wear the same brand that everyone else is wearing? Especially in 2017 when high-end indie brands have become more accessible to those who know where to look. We want to show you some of the high-end streetwear brands that have caught our eye in 2017. You might know a couple of them, but you need to know about all of them if you really want to stay ahead of the streetwear curve. So, let’s stop talking about why you should know them, and just show you some of the best indie brands out there, starting with Profound Aesthetic:

Founded by: MANNY Q.

NameBrand wants you to do more than just have a name—they want you to wear it. That’s why they provide you with the opportunity to do just that. Their unique, beautifully designed and high-quality products will redefine your individual brand…and your closet.

With NameBrand, your name becomes a part of your image. Their apparel truly allows you to stop wearing other people’s brands and start wearing your own. With a personalized wardrobe, you can finally start showing off your brand to the world, and isn’t the world all about celebrating individuality in 2017? namebrand is here to help you do just that, in the most fashionable way possible.

Abasi Rosborough

Founded by: ABDUL ABASI and GREG ROSBOROUGH
Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough are American designers of Nigerian and Scottish origin, based in New York City. They met whilst studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After designing for Engineered Garments and Ralph Lauren, the designers combined their military and athletic backgrounds to develop their first collection for Autumn Winter 2013.

 

Rag & Bone

From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, the brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic.

Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing the brand’s core philosophy.

With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity, rag & bone continuously redefines urban style.

 

Wacko Maria was founded by Nobuhiro Mori and Keiji Ishizuka, two J-league professional footballers. Starting out as the Rock Steady bar in Tokyo, the venture eventually evolved into Wacko Maria, a Japanese menswear brand inspired by Latin American style and rockabilly subcultures.

Known for their ornate shirting and outerwear with elaborate embroidered details, and combining traditional artwork such as religious iconography and classic Americana with oversized slogans, the brand has carved out a niche for larger-than-life clothing with an addictively absurd twist.