Holiday Gift Guide 2021: The Best Streetwear Finds For Sneakerheads

It’s likely a stressful operation gifting during the holiday, and impressing the sneakerhead who has a specific taste for rarities in fashion and lifestyle products. You may be worried about shelling out thousands of dollars to buy those hard-to-find sneaker collaborations or those 1 of 100 items that could only be purchased in-store or on some e-commerce platform that’s swarming with bots. Having access to these one-of-a-kind items is sometimes the only way to obtain them. But, as a gift, you could think of ways to enhance your favorite sneakerhead’s wardrobe with accent pieces, rather than rare and exclusive items as your focal point.

Streetwear finds for your favorite sneakerhead has to come from a place of respect for their appreciation for art-quality ‘stuff’ – much less, the latest t-shirt, or brick. Socks can be cool, and a new parka for the winter is always a necessity to anyone concerned with their style and function. Holiday gifting should be fun, so consider buying gifts you feel a connection will be made upon first sight by your sneaker savvy friend. At least they will try it on and provide a convoluted description of how they would wear the item; not that this is a bad sign, it’s a hype consumer’s way of justifying your purchase, politely.

It would serve you best to avoid buying footwear. Think from the ankles up; socks, or trousers, perhaps? You could even gift items to add aesthetics to their outfit-of-the-day. Your search for the latest and hottest new item on the market will be more exhausting if you are compelled. Take it easy with accessorizing the sneakerhead to complement them, rather than impress.

Arc’Teryx: Zeta SL Pant – $249

These super light and packable pants are waterproof and ready for action, or just a wet and cold day. The GORE-TEX shell pant is durable for long-lasting wear. Designed for emergency hiking, similar to a fireman’s suit, you throw these pairs over your trousers for an extra layer of protection. The Zeta SL Pant opens wide enough to put on while clothed and outdoors, with a zip fly and snap button for ease. The minimalist design works well with wardrobes while having features like a boot zipper at the bottom of the pants for footwear access. Arc’Teryx has recently launched their ReBird Service Center at their new Broadway in Soho, NYC. There, you can access complimentary on-site services, with expert repairs and in-house technical wash & dry servicing. They also offer hands-on education on product care and Upcycle styles for sale at this location.

Jason Scott: Men’s Trucker Jacket – $425 

Designed as a traditional denim jacket, this fleece trucker jacket is constructed with soft and durable Japanese fleece. The handmade Japanese fabric can be worn as a layered piece but can be worn alone. Jason Scott, the fashion designer founded the namesake brand in 2016, with hopes to bring his passion for fine tailoring and luxurious fabrics to the everyday guy, as well as the occasional sneakerhead.

Goodlife: Essential Twill Pant – $101

The ease of wearing these twill pants is unmatched, with a fit that can go slim and oversized according to your style and aesthetic. These pants, when worn with a simple top, have a sophisticated casualness to them. A classic look, for the simpler days, the Essential Twill Pant can be worn right at the waist or lower for a more relaxed feel, with the inconspicuous back welt pockets, and the button dyed-to-match, as well as the drawstring at the waist. Each adds to the simplicity of the garment.

Steigalman’s Stable: Breeders Crown Embroidery Hoodie – $98

The black Breeders Crown x Siegelman Stable embroidery hoodie with red stitching stands out with its simple details on the center chest and left wrist. Seigalman’s Stable is an actual horse stable founded in 1982 by Robert Seigalman, and the fashion brand was launched in 2020 by his son Max, who wanted to modernize the legacy of the stable, bringing horse racing culture to streetwear. The hoodie is made from 100% cotton and the rest of the capsule collection represents the Breeders Crown Championship races at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey.

Nike: Nike Sportswear Therma-FIT Men’s Hooded Jacket – $250

This Nike Therma-FIT jacket is made with EcoDown insulation that mimics the warmth and comfortable feel of down in the winter conditions. Made with 100% recycled polyester and recycled nylon fibers, the lightweight insulation and water-repellent shell are great attributes for daily use. A piece like this slips into a sneakerhead’s outfit rotation without a hiccup to their overall aesthetic.

Kappa: 222 Banda Dugrot Trackpants – Peacock – $80.00

The classic Kappa logo and the classic straight leg tailoring of their sweatpant can be seen by other brands but none more original. The Italian fashion staple has been a casual look for generations, since 1916, and has resurged several times throughout fashion archives. The brushed tricot sweatpants are cut as a ‘regular’ fit and display the repetitive Omni logo tape with piping detail. Elastic and drawstrings around the waist are easy to throw on and over some cool sneakers. Zipper pockets add practicality to these stylish sweatpants.

Hylete: Strata Crew Fleece – $98

The lightweight breathable Strata Crew Fleece fabric pullover is perfectly worn layered, slipping right under a leather jacket of puffer this winter. The side pockets located in the frontal area provide great storage that is invisible to the eye, keeping a clean silhouette. Hylete started with one pair of training shorts in 2012 and now has expanded into a full run of athletic gear.

Awet: G.District Jogger Pants – $245

These joggers are new on the scene from the brand Awet. A simple sweatpant but attractive color puts these on the cusp of trend and spot-on for comfort. The namesake founded by Awet Woldegebriel comes from the Eritrean word for victory. He was named by his father, a tailor for 30 years. His family would move around because of war in East Africa at the time. Awet Woldegebriel would ultimately find asylum in the U.S. And in 2020 he founded the Awet brand in New York City and sells at the notable Saks, as well as on their e-commerce platform.

Pangaia: Fleece Zipped Jacket – $330

Pangaia is well-known for using recycled material to create its colorful collections. Made from partially recycled fleece, the Fleece Zipped Jacket feels soft and keeps you warm. Lined with organic cotton jersey, treated with PPRMINT™ oil for its anti-odor properties, the entire jacket is made of 75% recycled wool, 25% Tencel, with elastic cuffs, chest pockets, and a drawstring hem with an internal drawcord for a warmer fit.

Daily Paper: Foxtrot Brown Sherpa Captain Hoody – $154

For the winter holiday, offering cozy gifts is always a win – i.e., fleece. Even a sneakerhead would appreciate this Foxtrot Sherpa Captain Hoody. Equipped with a kangaroo pocket and drawstring hood, the hoodie is 100% cotton with an iconic Captain band on the right arm that bears the Daily Paper name. The re-engineered hoodie is available in brown and black.

OLEADA: Nano Wavia Bag – $125

The Nano Wavia bag is a luxurious gift that is small enough to fit in coat pockets, and a big enough statement piece to wear on the hip with your ear-pod case inside of it. Grained Italian leather comes as scratch, stain, and water-resistant, with a supple, stain-resistant, micro-suede interior. The luxury bag brand produces items with keyring accessories and adjustable chains for carrying options. They also offer a recycling program in case you wish to upgrade your OLEADA bag down the line.

Blackhead Jewelry: BLACKHEAD x MISHKA: Bi-Color Cuban Link Bracelet – $99

This surgical stainless steel bracelet is a collaboration from jewelry brand Blackhead, and streetwear pioneers Mishka, is an affordable piece of ‘bling’ that you may want to wear on yourself. Cuban link chain jewelry has been made a trend by rappers for the last few years, with artists like the members of the Migos have worn choker style Cuban link chains around their necks, as well as wrists. The 14K gold plated links are a cool contrast to the average Cuban-linked piece of jewelry, sans thousands of dollars in diamonds.

G-Star: Relaxed Tapered Cargo Pants – $ 210

The Relaxed Tapered Cargo Pants have great pocket space for your phone, wallet, camera, and anything else you may be carrying. This pair of denim and others are part of the G-Star’s innovative Relz Black Denim Organic fabric designed for circularity. The 100% cotton denim is meticulously made to have zero risk for people and the planet. The production takes 5 steps instead of 8-10 like other denim processes, saving 52% of water, 65% of energy, and 71% of CO2 emissions. Relz Black Denim is Cradle to Cradle Certified® at the Gold level, part of the most rigorous certification standards for circular product design by the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute.

Season Three: The Ultralight Hiking Crew – $24.95

Made with New Zealand-grown merino wool, the Ultra Hiking Crew socks are a cozy pair of socks you can wear all day. Designed for every day use in mind, the odor-resistance material, and cushion footbed are durable, and provide support and warmth on cold nights. A high-stretch, double cuff elastane top keeps the socks snug when wearing under trousers.

Better World Fragrance House: Williamsburg Sleepover – $48

A gift from Drake?! If you want to smell like Drake’s personal memories, then these are the candles for you. These five scents by Better World Fragrance House, founded by music artist Drake, recall personal memories that the pop star formulated into scents. Each scent is titled with benign and conspicuous scenarios like, Williamsburg Sleepover, Sweeter Tings, Muskoka, Good thoughts, and Carby Musk, ranging from musk, to woody, to floral scents.

VEERT: Green Onyx & Malachite Freshwater Pearl Necklace – $395

VEERT jewelry was first released in November of 2020 during the pandemic by streetwear icon, and definitive businesswoman Julia Lang, the Tanzanian-German marketing and branding specialist. Handmade with 925 silver and plated with 18 karat gold, the freshwater pearls are an all-natural set with green onyx and malachite gemstone [also nickel-free]. This adjustable 21-inch unisex onyx and pearl necklace comes with a cool green VEERT jewelry box and a velvet pouch to add some luster to your gift.

Veilance: Monitor Down Coat – $1,600

The Monitor Down Coat is performance-based with a clean, and iconic silhouette. Insulated with 850 fill-power European goose down provides advanced warmth with a timeless winter essential parka. Made with GORE-TEX PRO material for a breathable waterproof shell. This jacket is a gift that will keep on giving as it has a minimal design that can be styled up or down, and with any footwear necessary for the season. The Down Contour™ technology features an innovative down baffle construction designed to maximize the benefits of the insulation, eliminating cold spots.

Room Service LA: Italian Leather Pullover – $2500

Founded by AJ Kassem in 2020, the Room Service LA Collection 2 is set to drop with a new selection of statement pieces. An upscale presentation for a casual evening, this luxury LA-based brand is creating thoughtful items for exclusive additions to anyone’s closets. Made from soft Italian leather, the mid-zip design has charmeuse silk lining the full interior of the garment including the kangaroo pocket. Silver hardware makes up the fastenings on the piece, for an elegant finish. Available in cream color and black options, you can shop this item ‘IRL’ at the Church Boutique in Los Angeles.