Streetwear has long been a boys’ club that has ridiculed or misunderstood women’s involvement. But female aficionados from Gens Y and Z are forming physical and digital groups to ensure their voices are heard. How is a sense of community shifting the gender balance within this subculture?

Streetwear brand Supreme is a bundle of contradictions. It’s affordable yet exclusive; ultra-rare but surprisingly easy to buy; and is both a high fashion collaborator and foundation of subcultural style. How has this niche label kept its cool, even while attracting gaggles of teens to its stores?

In April 2017, French couture brand Balenciaga unveiled the Arena tote, which bore more than a passing resemblance to IKEA’s iconic Frakta bag – except that the luxury version bore a price tag of $2,145. Was it a joke at the fashion world’s expense, or just a homage to a reliable design classic?

Amid growing health-consciousness and shifting dress codes at work, activewear is now everywhere. Yet the garments produced by the likes of Nike and Under Armour don’t cut it for many luxury shoppers. What’s the appeal of premium sports apparel for these discerning consumers?