By Zac Rubi from Backwards
UK streetwear is entering a new era — and this video breaks down the brands leading the charge.
In this feature-length roundup, Zac Rubi explores the top 12 streetwear brands shaping the UK’s fashion landscape in 2025. It’s not just about logos and hype anymore — these brands are blurring the lines between streetwear, high fashion, elevated basics, and even technical outerwear. From London to Manchester, these labels are building their own lanes and rewriting the rules.
Trapstar still holds it down as a roadman staple, while Corteiz claims the crown with flashmob drops and cultural dominance. Meanwhile, brands like Seventh, Cole Buxton, and Percival are dialing in on fit, fabric, and form, offering refined alternatives to loud branding. Newcomers like Arif Ferdous and Clints are telling stories through design — whether it’s love, gratitude, or straight-up street energy.
What’s sick about this list is how diverse the styles are:
- Palace keeps skating authentic.
- Unknown London is dripping rhinestones and punk energy.
- MKI MIYUKI ZOKU brings Japanese-inspired minimalism from Leeds.
- Represent blends rock aesthetics with technical craftsmanship.
This isn’t just another trend-chasing list — it’s a snapshot of where UK streetwear actually is right now: experimental, independent, and unapologetically rooted in culture.
Whether you’re building your fit, starting a brand, or just here for the inspo, this video is essential watching.