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Teen boys - what brands other than Nike / North Face do they like?

60 replies

myextraordinarylife · 06/08/2023 12:22

My DS doesn't like the all-black / all-grey Nike look. He likes more colour and isn't particularly sporty. I've bought lots from Hollister and A&F sales as they seem to be popular and he seems to like them, but I don't know what other teens would think. DS has bought some bright patterned "resort shirts" that he loves. Where else should we look for clothes?

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Idratherbepaddleboarding · 06/08/2023 13:00

DS (14) like the Hugo line of Hugo Boss. Luckily he has a Saturday job so he can buy his own 🙈.

megletthesecond · 06/08/2023 13:01

Patagonia
Berghaus

myextraordinarylife · 06/08/2023 13:49

Thanks, I'll look at these with him. He'll need to select from the sales as some of the clothes are ££££

Open to other ideas too... it doesn't need to be high end

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CandyLeBonBon · 06/08/2023 13:56

Super dry

ChristmasCrumpet · 06/08/2023 13:59

DS15 wears a number of the crap Nike/Adidas things (more to fit in). He actually likes wearing Hollister, Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Boss

isitaline97 · 06/08/2023 14:02

TK MAXX? I know it can be an overwhelming jumble sale of clothes but you can get some good finds in there! Adidas have some nice colourful choices too

abcdefghijklmnopandthatsit · 06/08/2023 14:08

Next go up to age 16 on their website (not in shops) and have more colourful clothes. It's not a brand but can be worn with branded clothes to at least inject some colour.

PandaGrump · 06/08/2023 14:10

Jack Wills
levis (13 yo likes the tops and sweatshirts)

myextraordinarylife · 06/08/2023 14:41

Thanks everyone, more to look at tonight 😃

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mibid · 06/08/2023 14:43

Carhartt

Invisimamma · 06/08/2023 14:47

My son is very brand conscious and he likes.

Berghaus
CP Company
Lacoste
Lyle and Scott
Champion (for basic T-shirts, socks and underwear)

He also likes the Nike fluorescent T-shirts, they are called 'miler' if your son likes a bit of colour.

Clothing teen boys can be very expensive, you can often get things brand new with tags on vinted for a fraction of the price.

Invisimamma · 06/08/2023 14:48

CandyLeBonBon · 06/08/2023 13:56

Super dry

Super Dry has become a bit bit of a 'dad brand' most teens I know wouldn't be seen in it.

TokyoSushi · 06/08/2023 14:53

I'm afraid DS is one of the 'all black' crew but he will branch out into a Montirex or Nike Miller t-shirt which are a bit more colourful!

TokyoSushi · 06/08/2023 14:54

Miler!

StillPerplexed · 06/08/2023 14:54

If his own style is more colourful and less conformist then by all means lean in to it, he doesn't need to be identikit. and it's a bit sad. If he wants more tropical shirts, House of Fraser have a whole high end section.

Cultural observations: The skinfade + northface jacket combo

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Doublechins · 06/08/2023 14:54

Montirex
Under armour
Zavetti
Boss

DutchCowgirl · 06/08/2023 14:55

My son loves the “minimalistic” shirts of Lyle and Scott. Het also has some colourfull O’Neill and Levis shirts.

Thorinfling · 06/08/2023 14:58

Vans do some great clothes and often have really good sales too!

gingersnappz · 06/08/2023 14:59

Stussy

FiveGoMadInDorset · 06/08/2023 15:00

Stussy

Hedonism · 06/08/2023 15:02

Hoodrich, according to my ds

declutteringmymind · 06/08/2023 15:07

We like Abercrombie as the clothes are super soft and wash really well.

Also najapijri, Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith

LifeStrife · 06/08/2023 15:08

Stüssy

ShinyBandana · 06/08/2023 15:09

Vans and Urban Outfitters

SilverSpringss · 06/08/2023 15:10

13 year old DS will only wear T shirts from Jack Wills. I think he has every colour except black! He says they are the best material (he has sensory issues with clothes).