7 Emerging Taiwanese Fashion Brands You Need to Know

From progressive techwear to avant-garde brands, these labels are poised to hit the global stage.

HYPEBEAST Features - Go in-depth and learn more about the culture. HYPEBEAST Features May 29, 2020 7 Emerging Taiwanese Fashion Brands You Need to Know From progressive techwear to avant-garde brands, these labels are poised to hit the global stage. Professor.e Taiwan is hardly a newcomer to the streetwear scene. If you’re familiar with boutiques like INVINCIBLE, Less and Ne.Sense, then you have a pretty good idea of how far street culture in the island has come, especially in the city of Taipei. The aforementioned shops, which also have their own in-house labels, have been going strong for years — INVINCIBLE and Less have been around since 2006 while Ne.Sense hit the ground running in 2013. They’re frequently mentioned in city guides intended for the most discerning streetwear aficionados looking to score the latest from brands like Nike, adidas, Martine Rose, WTAPS and more. But new brands are also emerging on the local scene thanks to progressive imprints like GUERILLA GROUP and Indice Studio — both have gone on to show in European fashion weeks. Now, another batch of new brands is looking to follow suit and make a global impact on the industry. But it all has to start at home. In Taiwan, more focused shops like Syndro, Hyst, SMOKA and Woden, among others, are popping up at a rapid pace, catering to the growing local streetwear consumer and helping cultivate momentum for these brands to start their expansion worldwide. The editors here at HYPEBEAST have picked a few Taiwanese brands you should keep your eye on. They consist of familiar streetwear styles like techwear looks, military-inspired pieces, high fashion labels and even a few avant-garde picks. Take a look at our selections below and give some of them a chance in your wardrobe roster. Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom’s wares exemplify Taiwan’s love affair with post-militaria style: field jackets, weatherproof parkas and cargo pants are given a gentle contemporary upgrade, with trim cuts and neutral tones that encourage layering regardless of the season. Garments bulge with pockets, but the approachable silhouettes allow the high-tech wearables to slot in neatly with more conventional wardrobes. Of course, there are plenty of bold statement pieces — coats with paneled quilting and trousers with transformable legs — that reinforce Wisdom’s aim to channel futuristic cues. Official website: wisdom2009.com GOOPiMADE Goopimade If Wisdom draws from the future of functional gear, their pals GOOPiMade (often shortened to GOOPi) are wholly focused on the past. A collaborative effort between Taiwanese designers and their Japanese counterparts, GOOPi is all about rugged craft, contemporary textiles and immense silhouettes. Huge jackets, shirts and cargo pants inform a typical GOOPi outfit, abetted by sling bags and bucket hats to taste. An abundance of influences yields collarless jinbei jackets, asymmetric cargo-pocketed coats, wide-fit pullovers and knee-length shorts, with all the affordably-priced clothes readily snapped up by the sturdy domestic fan base. Official website: goopi.co READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON HYPEBEAST → More HYPEBEAST Features MUSIC How Club Matryoshka on ‘Minecraft’ Is Changing the Landscape of Virtual Performances ARTS Watch Takashi Murakami Create Flower Prints and Calligraphy Using Recycled Coffee Filters Get The App Free on iOS and Android Follow 2020 HYPEBEAST Limited. All Rights Reserved Manage Subscriptions You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to HYPEBEAST's marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from us any time by clicking here. It may take 48 hours to complete the unsubscribe process. Contact subscription@hypebeast.com for assistance on any enquiries. Our Mailing Address: HYPEBEAST, 10F, KC 100, 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong