JUICE Best Of 2025: Designers, Drip & the Future Of Style

By Danial Martinus  •  in Features
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After the buzz from our JUICE Best of 2024 list, 2025 brings even more daring creativity and craftsmanship from Malaysia’s design and streetwear scenes.

This year’s nominees celebrate the raw, the refined, and the unexpected. From avant-garde designers reshaping heritage, to streetwear labels fusing sport and art, to accessories that whisper stories, shoes that nod to motorsport and superstition, and thrift stores that elevate preloved style.

Dive in to discover the brands and pieces writing the next chapter of Malaysian fashion, and be ready to cast your vote for your MVP of 2025.

Best Designer

1. MSYD

(source: MSYD)

Redefining streetwear by fusing avant-garde aesthetics with deeply personal cultural narratives, MSYD empowers people to wear their journey.

2. Uzair Shoid

(source: Uzair Shoid)

Bringing traditional Malaysian fabrics and artisanal crafts into a contemporary fashion lexicon, Uzair Shoid proves that heritage has global relevance.

3. UGLY PRETTY

(source: UGLY PRETTY)

UGLY PRETTY transforms emotional contradictions into style, turning “ugly” into “pretty” as a journey of resilience and self-acceptance.

4. HUNTILANAK

(source: HUNTILANAK)

Picture Southeast Asian folklore and otherworldly motifs channelled into monster-like creations that feel both mystical and modern.

5. GHOSTBOY

(source: GHOSTBOY)

GHOSTBOY weaves youth culture, rebellion, and the beautifully irregular into bold and playful designs that challenge the norm.

6. BEHATI

(source: Behati)

Elevating Malaysian tradition with oversized Baju Melayu and a multiracial identity, Behati crafts heritage pieces that feel both unifying and visionary at the same time.

Best Streewear Brand

1. SVG Worldwide

(source: SVG Worldwide)

SVG is what you get when you blend racing pedigree with luxe tailoring to make pieces that belong as much on a racetrack as on your sofa.

2. Aegis 601

(source: Aegis 601)

Aegis 601 dares to disrupt with bold prints and unique materials, especially showcased in its recent House of Anatolia collection.

3. AGAINST LAB.

(source: AGAINST LAB.)

Born from graffiti, as well as retail and marketing grit, this brand embodies the underdog ethos.

4. All Love

(source: All Love)

Marrying punchy graphics with laid-back energy, All Love is for the people who work hard and celebrate harder.

5. OPT.

(source: OPT.)

It doesn’t matter what your mood or style is. Chances are, OPT. probably has something for it. From everyday essentials to novelty pieces, you’re good to go.

6. The Cap City

(source: The Cap City)

A Klang Valley institution, each cap they make carries a piece of their origin story and the people who built it.

Best Accessories

1. Minimalist Lab

(source: Minimalist Lab)

Minimalist Lab makes simple silver jewellery that quietly anchors your outfit, showing that elegance often lives in restraint.

2. Bohemibox

(source: Bohemibox)

Bohemian-chic necklaces that read like fairy tales, especially cool for crystal lovers.

3. Bats In Bows

(source: Bats In Bows)

Dark, dramatic, and gothic: think chunky chains, brooding bats, and jewellery made for statement.

4. Ley Ley Studio

(source: Ley Ley Studio)

Serene, nature-inspired jewellery crafted with shells, coral beads, and calm energy for the free-spirited.

5. Zero Degrees

(source: Zero Degrees)

Custom or ready-to-wear, every piece tells the wearer’s story in a way that’s both bold and personal.

6. Oh Dayang

(source: Oh Dayang)

Merging batik sarong with crystals and pearls, Oh Dayang turns traditional elegance into affordable, wearable art.

Best Shoes

1. Puma Speedcat Ballet

(source: Puma)

A sleek motorsport-heritage hybrid that wears like a ballet flat but roars with Y2K energy.

2. New Balance Allerdale

(source: New Balance)

Premium British leather meets walking-shoe legacy, with FuelCell cushioning and a retreat-inspired tread.

3. Vans Super Lowpro

(source: Vans)

A slim ’80s runner revival inspired by the Serio Style 84, built for both style and stride.

4. Skechers Max Run Slip-Ins

(source: Skechers)

Running made effortless, with cushy Max-cushion midsoles and a heel pillow to hold you in place.

5. Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Shorts”

(source: DTLR)

A clean white-and-blue 2025 drop inspired by MJ’s superstition of wearing his UNC shorts in every game.

6. Adidas Samba

(source: Run Repeat)

The Samba’s charm lies in its quiet confidence—unfussy, unfailing, and unmistakably cool.

Best Thrift Shop

1. Collab. SS15

(source: Collab. SS15)

A treasure trove of elevated basics and beloved preloved labels, where every find feels like shared love.

2. UDOU

(source: UDOU)

“You do you”—this Taman Paramount gem curates vintage and secondhand pieces that feel deeply personal.

3. 2nd Base

(source: 2nd Base)

For the dudes pulling up to a first date in full utilitarian drip, 2nd Base can help you live up to its name with Carhartt, Dickies, and all the workwear classics.

4. Ok Go Store

(source: Ok Go Store)

If thrifting overwhelms you, Ok Go Store lets you level up your style without dialing up the stress. No piles, no chaos, just curated gems.

5. In The Attic

(source: In The Attic)

The Y2K revival is in full swing and all you gotta do to achieve that Bratz and Rocket Power aesthetic is climb a few stairs.

6. LOOOP

(source: LOOOP)

A pre-loved store that keeps pieces in the loop (literally) by rehoming timeless fits, turning someone else’s stale into your vintage.

Voting for JUICE Best Of 2025 starts on 21 November and closes on 19 December

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