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Certified heat on an unmatched level, or all-too-commonplace these days? PHOTOGRAPHER: COURTESY OF FOURTY-THREE EINHALB Australian sneaker culture has hit something of a plateau. Those still in the game for the rarest, most valuable kicks are still kicking around, if a smaller subsection of the culture (pun intended). The less commited, who came in and out of the scene around the midpoint of the decade, have fallen away, and buoyed by the increasing accessibility of once rare models, the day-to-day sneaker scene is now healthier than ever. As a result, Sneakers are now an elevated wardrobe option from the casual...

Save the date. Further cementing itself as a global leader in streetwear, Champion is opening up shop at Chadstone this Thursday November 29. The venture is the brand’s first dedicated streetwear store, and will house Champion’s full range of premium apparel – including the iconic Reverse Weave line – and footwear, with men’s and women’s styles available. Elevating the in-store offering further, the brand is introducing a customisation service. If you’re serious about your streetwear, you’ll be able to personalise your Champion apparel with a selection of patches. To celebrate the new digs, Champion is throwing a party and everyone’s invited. The festivities...

The Homecore pop-up on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Laurent Clement It was powerhouse Louis Vuitton that kicked off the streetwear-crossover obsession with its hugely successful collab with skate brand Supreme. Then there was the incredibly well-marketed tie-in between buttoned-up Ralph Lauren and cult label Palace, whose sweaters and brightly patterned pajamas sold out in minutes last winter, as well as, earlier this year, 120-year-old luggage brand Rimowa’s dreamy line of roll-aboards with L.A.-based mixed-media artist Alex Israel. Meanwhile, the collaboration between Brit punk maven Vivienne Westwood and sports champ Asics landed in April. This mash-up of off-duty cool and old-school fashion heritage isn’t slowing...

MR PORTER'S "Japan Edit" is the starter-pack of dreams. The tectonic plates within the streetwear universe are shifting. No longer governed by the Supreme’s and Stussy’s of the world (though, they do still exercise formidable clout), the genre of dressing has expanded – stylistically and geographically. And right now, its epicentre is Japan. Anyone with a vague interest in Hype knows this. But the treasure chest of Japanese streetwear still contains many Easter eggs that haven’t yet been opened by the rest of the world. And if you can’t justify an indefinite trip to scour the backstreets of Shibuya in search of...

Embraced (and in some cases designed and manufactured) by artists like Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, and more, streetwear design has occupied an important place in modern fashion. The style has grabbed the attention of trendsetters around the world. The trend was fueled by the output of premium streetwear apparel labels, from big names like Supreme and Vetements, to unique and smaller brands like OtherLinks. Despite the popularity, there are still some people who wonder what streetwear actually is. How did this seemingly new style come out of the blue to take over the runways at Fashion Weeks around the world? For...