Complex Volume 005: Streetwear Power Ranking does a deep dive into the top creatives and brands pioneering the evolution of fashion and culture. Anchoring the Volume is the Complex Streetwear Power Ranking list reflecting which individual designers have the most power in streetwear, from LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault (#7) to Kith’s Ronnie Fieg (#6) to Pharrell Williams (#4).
Also in Complex Volume 005:
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What Aimé Leon Dore’s Success Says About the State of Streetwear – Complex tracks how Aimé Leon Dore (#1 on the Streetwear Power Ranking list) has grown its audience, influenced the market, and what that means for the evolution of streetwear.
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Spanto Forever: How Chris “Spanto” Printup Became A Streetwear Folk Hero – Complex explores life and legacy of the late Chris “Spanto” Printup and how Born X Raised is more than a beloved Los Angeles streetwear brand – it’s life story told through T-shirts.
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10 Items to Buy From Some of the Biggest Streetwear Brands – Some of Complex editor’s favorite items from brands like Aimé Leon Dore (#1), Awake NY (#23), Martine Rose (#11), and more.
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How to Wear Streetwear Without Trying Too Hard (Video) – Stylist Katherine Mateo, who has styled celebs like Yeat, Kendrick Lamar, and Lola Brooke, is here to correct your mistakes and make sure you look great in three scenarios: Creative Job Interview, Date Night, and Vacation. With a rack of curated clothes that includes brands featured in the Streetwear Power Ranking list, Mateo shares tips on how to transform your approach to wearing streetwear.
Previous Complex Volumes have featured conversations across culture-shifting topics that reflect what’s happening in youth culture, from the state of hip hop media to home playlist curation. Recent highlights include the Hip Hop Media Power Ranking list and Women of New York Rap roundtable discussion with emerging artists Lola Brooke, Scar Lip, Kenzo B, and Maiya the Don.
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