We’re still going strong with our 2017 Christmas gift guides, now with an entire category dedicated to another buzzword of the year – the hypebeast. The ‘hypebeast’ is not a new concept in the world of street hype, although this year saw a sudden spike in interest when Supreme decided to collaborate with Louis Vuitton for one of the most high-profile collaborations ever. Chances are, you probably couldn’t afford anything from the Supreme X Louis Vuitton collection or maybe you didn’t want to camp out in the heat overnight just for a couple of items.
We might secretly be judging all those street kids dripping in the hype from the brands they decorate themselves with, but inside we all wish to be like them too. If you didn’t manage to cop anything from the Supreme X Louis Vuitton drop, maybe these gift ideas might be able to quench the inner hypebeast in you, or that friend of yours. Now, all they need is a ghetto backdrop, a dope photographer, and invites to the coolest, most exclusive end-of-year parties.
1. Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Sneaker, $1,990, and Minna Parikka Sneaker, $530, available at Pedder on Scotts
Your friend will need something comfy to slip on while in the queue for the next hyped shoe drop – it could be days! If you’re feeling generous, these are great options, whether it’s excessive pink glitter, or deliberately scuffed leather sneakers.
2.Vetements x Reebok Metal Cotton-blend Socks, $105, available at Matchesfashion.com
The perfect accessory for the iconic DHL tee from Vetements. Teaming up with Reebok, the label has delivered a pair of double-knitted socks in an eye-catching yellow and metallic red jacquard, complete with a metal-inspired logo for an extra touch of irreverence.
3. Supreme Leopard Fleece Waist Bag, US$195, available at ebay.com (previously at supremenewyork.com)
Whether it’s a sweatshirt, sneakers, or heck, brick, you know it’s gonna sell like… well, Supreme. Case in point: this fanny pack was available on the website a week ago, and now it isn’t.
4. Adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange – Overkill & Fruition Tubular Elastic (Linen), $229, available at Dover Street Market Singapore
Reworking the ever-popular Adidas Consortium silhouette, the Sneaker Exchange project saw Las Vegas vintage clothing purveyor Fruition and German sneaker stockist Overkill mix for a stylish collaboration. With pastel-coloured tweed uppers, elastic wraps in a sock-like construction, and a hint of rose gold, these easy slip-on kicks will make any sneakerhead’s year.
5. BAPE ABC Skateboards, US$113, available at select BAPE retail stores and bape.com.
Okay, so this is nowhere near as ridiculous as a Supreme umbrella or a Prada paper clip, but if you still want to get your hypebeast game up without looking like a total douche, do yourself a favour and get these stylish BAPE ABC Skateboards. Oh, and it’d help if you knew how to skate too – don’t want to be losing any of that street cred.
6. Kanye West Soft Ass Rapper Pillows, 75 EUR, available at calebthomas.us
Nothing’s more hype out there right now than hip hop, and Kanye is king of them all – anything to do with him instantly becomes legit swag. Although, you can now plonk that ass of yours on his face, taking getting close to a celebrity to a whole new (and weird, fetish-like) level.
7. Tarab Longboard, US$299 for a deck, available at loadedboards.com, Longboard Love and other authorised retailers
Easily cruise all over town and increase your street cred at the same time! The deck is shaped for easier gripping to make it easier to pick up freestyling. With your trusty board, there is no such thing as MRT breakdowns and traffic jams in your dictionary.
8. Lord Nermal Slides in Pink, US$40, available at RipnDipClothing.com
Pink, comfy, and totally Insta-worthy? You know you need these slides that instantly make you feel like you’re at home without sacrificing your street cred!
9. Gucci Printed Cotton T-shirt, $550, available at Gucci stores
It’s the year of slogan tees, isn’t it, from the serious affair of t-shirts with political messages, to the tongue-in-cheek ones who embrace irreverent humour – and this Gucci tee (all hits this year!) falls under the latter. With the whole ‘more is more’ concept in tow, normcore never looked better.
10. Off-White Brushed Arrows iPhone 7 Case, $67, available at Off-White Singapore, 268 Orchard Road, #01-01
A white iPhone case to match every hypebeast’s wardrobe. The case features black dotted arrows against a white background, and of course, that oh-so-desired “Off-White” branding at the bottom.
11. The High Rise’s ‘Lit’ Polo Cap in Navy, $55, available at ThisIsAlley.com.
A simple navy cap for those hypebeasts out there. It’s not the same as any other boring snapback, but it’s sure to make anyone wearing it look ‘lit’, especially when you want to be noticed at that exclusive party.
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