Prominent women's urban streetwear brands are Acne Studios and alexanderwang.t. The less obvious labels include Les Girls Les Boys which create modern lingerie that hybrids streetwear and Californian brand FREECITY, which makes sweats uber-cool for about town.
So, how do you dress with a strong urban attitude like you mean it? Black is an ever present palette, as is a rock tee, perhaps courtesy of Madeworn Rock or Anine Bing and leather is guaranteed. Check out David Lerner for his killer range of vegan leather leggings. Also in the mix are salvaged pants, ripped jeans and sweats with attitude.
Ultimately though, urban streetwear style is about casual comfort, but do it with attitude. Read on to find some great women's urban streetwear brands. Also check out our selection of Leather brands and brands specializing in tees.
Brands
Acne Studios is a luxury Swedish fashion house best known for its well-cut denim and uber-cool urban aesthetic.
Alexander Wang is the luxury fashion label known for its grungy urban street style. You'll find pieces with a contemporary unisex appeal.
Danish-born designer Anine Bing founded her LA-based brand in 2012. She designs rock-inspired wardrobe staples that she would wear herself.
Baja East is a street-style fashion label out of Los Angeles that designs unisex pieces. Expect casual luxe-leisure pieces that demand attention.
BRUMAL makes high quality down coats for extreme weather conditions. Founded by two brothers who design the technical outerwear with a strong urban streetwear attitude.
David Lerner makes modern basics fusing edgy-urban New York with casual-cool L.A. style. Loved by celebrities for its vegan leather leggings.
FREECITY, founded by L.A. native Nina Garduno, is known for uber-cool comfy sweats emblazoned with bold hand-printed graphics.
Golden Goose is famed for its hand-distressed dirty sneakers. The cult Italian brand's bags and clothing are laid-back cool and contemporary.