END. CURATES: SKATE MEETS STREET

Following streetwear’s dominance in the menswear arena, the era defining style has continued to capture the hearts and minds of clothing aficionados of all ages. Entering a new epoch of streetwear, where the lines have blurred between skateboarding apparel, the subcultural impact has seen streetwear pervade every corner of culture. Blending a relaxed, casual aesthetic rooted in graphic prints, baggy silhouettes and an inflection of sportswear, style has been bonded with utility in streetwear’s latest incarnation. Hardwearing and designed for the city, these garments resonate as an authentic emblem of street culture for those immersed in metropolitan life.

Becoming a fan favourite for their bold graphics and cutting-edge attitude, London’s Aries present the centrepiece of this look in the form of the Lasered Croc Trucker Jacket, a denim jacket reborn through the lens of OG croc effect leather jackets. Paired with on-trend baggy denim shorts from Pop Trading Company and adidas Superstar sneakers, this skate-meets streetwear look is low-key but with plenty of detail. Moving things in a modern workwear direction, Carhartt WIP is the star of the show with the Arcan Graphic Jacket proudly embellished with prints calling to mind the OG Carhartt advertisements of the mid 20th century. Single Knee Pants from the American icons pair perfectly with ASICS’ subtle black and pure silver Kayano 14 sneakers for a city-ready fit.

Introducing an inflection of British folklore, Heresy’s Rust Jacket distils streetwear essentialism through an uncompromising lens that looks to the British Isles’ endless folk tales for inspiration. Coupled with Danish brand mfpen’s beautifully simple Straight Cut Jeans and a touch of retro flavour in the form of the Puma Mostro Leather, modern streetwear epitomises placing personal style at the forefront. Taking things further down the skate rabbit hole, Butter Goods and Polar Skate Co. deliver classic ‘90s charm with the Jive Jacket and Big Boy Denim Shorts, while Salomon’s XT Whisper sneaker introduces a touch of hiking attitude to proceedings.

Mossy tones sit at the centre of this next look, with Heresy’s Dirk Hoodie mining further inspiration from their folklore influences. ASICS’ GEL-DS Trainer adds muted flair with the subtly progressive silhouette, rendered in Truffle Grey and Pure Silver tones. Hopping stateside, Awake NY’s Leopard Corduroy Work Jacket transposes classic Americana and workwear aesthetics into their streetwear world. Faded Brown Relaxed Denim Pants from Dime build on classic streetwear and skate style with a nod to a grungier sensibility, while tonal Vans LX Authentic 44 Sneakers complete the skate-ready look with a healthy dose of classic California style.

Layering up for when the sun dips behind a cloud, Carthartt WIP continues to remain as strong as ever, with their Corduroy Reynold Zip Shirt Jacket and Skyton Vest pairing to create a textural contrast. Punctuated with the classic blue of the Brandon Loose Denim Shorts, Puma’s iconoclastic Mostro Leather sneakers return, this time in a crisp white. A staple, the Polar Skate Co. Big Boy Jeans is styled here in a striking yet wearable eucalyptus colourway in our final look. Whether for skating or simply exploring the city, these hardwearing jeans will add undeniable steeze to your ensemble.