KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 14 -- Streetwear is the unapologetic, rebellious aesthetic born from the streets.

It blends the raw energy of urban subcultures such as skateboarding, hip-hop, and punk with the design language and exclusivity of high fashion.

Streetwear has now carved out a place among top luxury brands, a shift that accelerated between 2015 and 2018 as designers embraced streetwear aesthetics.

This trend is evident in appointments like the late Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton and Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, known for oversized, casual, and logo-heavy designs.

In Malaysia, the contemporary streetwear scene is growing, with more local brands emerging in recent years.

"Ten years ago, international brands were stronger and more popul...