Noah might be one of the youngest labels in this list, but the brand’s aesthetic and ideological roots are arguably some of the richest. Founded by former Creative Director of Supreme, Brendon Babenzien, Noah is a New York fashion brand that takes inspiration from the classic east coast styles and cultures in which Babenzien was born and raised; specifically, Rhode Island prep and nautical cultures. As a result, Noah features a heavy blend of rowing, sailing, rugby, jogging and ivy styles, mixed up with the punk, reggae and hip-hop subcultures that adopted these styles and turned them into their own stylistic expression. Babenzien has also committed his brand to ethical and sustainable production, producing as much product within the continent as possible, as well as supporting numerous political causes such as the ACLU, Black Lives Matter and Breast Cancer Prevention Partners.
