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Under $300

Real pieces from real boutiques, all under $300.

Shopping for independent designer pieces under $300 means finding well made daily clothes cut from resilient fabrics like cotton and leather. Relaxed shapes balance tailored cuts across neutral shades of black, white, and green to keep proportions clean. At this price the wall holds the plainer pieces of well known names: sneakers, hoodies, tees, shirts and trousers.

A.P.C., started in Paris by Jean Touitou, is known for raw denim and plain shirts. Aime Leon Dore, Teddy Santis's label from Queens in New York, makes fleece and knits with an old school sporty look. Veja contributes low top sneakers constructed around wild Amazonian rubber and sturdy canvas.

Heavy cotton hoodies pair naturally with wide leg pants and supple leather footwear for balanced volume. Utopia in Toronto carries Aime Leon Dore, Essentials and Nike and Jordan sneakers, many of them pre owned. Due West in Toronto adds Veja and the Adidas pieces made with Wales Bonner.

Wales Bonner x Adidas Gazelle Pony Brown, side view, at WDLT117 on within

x Adidas Gazelle Pony Brown

Aime Leon Dore Unisphere Hoodie Cream, back view, at Utopia on within

Unisphere Hoodie Cream

Aime Leon Dore Chenille Basketball Hoodie Grey at Utopia on within

Chenille Basketball Hoodie Grey

ASICS Gel-1130 Kith Cream Starlight Blue at Utopia on within

Gel-1130 Kith Cream Starlight Blue

Nike LD Waffle sacai Green Gusto, side view, at Utopia on within

LD Waffle sacai Green Gusto

SAR 672Pre-owned

Aime Leon Dore x New Balance Hoodie White, front view, at Utopia on within

x New Balance Hoodie White

Ami Paris Ami De Coeur Polo Sweatshirt Grey at Utopia on within

Ami De Coeur Polo Sweatshirt Grey

SAR 672Lightly used

Balenciaga Speed Trainer Triple Black, side view, at Utopia on within

Speed Trainer Triple Black

SAR 537Pre-owned

Prada Cloudbust Sneaker High Top White, side view, at Utopia on within

Cloudbust Sneaker High Top White

SAR 672Pre-owned

Aime Leon Dore Drake's Crest Crewneck Olive at Utopia on within

Drake's Crest Crewneck Olive

Fear of God Essentials 1977 Hoodie Light Oatmeal at Utopia on within

Essentials 1977 Hoodie Light Oatmeal

Avavav X Adidas Modified Superstar - Carbon/Grey Five, side view, at WDLT117 on within

X Adidas Modified Superstar - Carbon/Grey Five

SAR 819~~SAR 1,165~~

Avavav X Adidas Modified Superstar - Umber in Black and brown, side view, at WDLT117 on within

X Adidas Modified Superstar - Umber

SAR 819~~SAR 1,165~~

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW21) Dark Oatmeal at Utopia on within

Fear of God Essentials

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW21) Dark Oatmeal

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW21) Light Oatmeal at Utopia on within

Fear of God Essentials

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW21) Light Oatmeal

Song for the Mute SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Off White at WDLT117 on within

Song for the Mute

SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Off White

Song for the Mute SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Black, side view, at WDLT117 on within

Song for the Mute

SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Black

Denim Tears Long Sleeve Cotton Wreath T-shirt Red, front view, at Utopia on within

Long Sleeve Cotton Wreath T-shirt Red

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW23) Cloud Dancer, front view, at Utopia on within

Fear of God Essentials

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW23) Cloud Dancer

Song for the Mute SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Bluebird at WDLT117 on within

Song for the Mute

SFTM x ADIDAS 007 Tokyo W Bluebird

Avavav X Adidas Moonrubber Core Blk/Utility in Black at WDLT117 on within

X Adidas Moonrubber Core Blk/Utility

SAR 819~~SAR 1,356~~

Travis Scott Jordan Washed Suede Hoodie Olive (Tried On) at Utopia on within

Jordan Washed Suede Hoodie Olive (Tried On) - Tried On Size S

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW22) Eggshell at Utopia on within

Fear of God Essentials

Fear of God Essentials Hoodie (FW22) Eggshell

Common questions

What defines independent designer pieces under $300?

On this wall they are sneakers, hoodies, tees, shirts and trousers. The names include Aime Leon Dore, Nike, Jordan, Veja and Adidas x Wales Bonner.

How do you style wide leg pants with low top sneakers?

Hem lines should break slightly over the shoe collar to maintain a clean drape without dragging along the ground. Pairing the relaxed bottom with a structured cotton shirt or a compact knit balances the overall silhouette.

Which designers lead modern minimalist streetwear?

Aime Leon Dore makes fleece and knits with an old school sporty look, and Veja makes sneakers with soles of wild rubber from the Amazon. A.P.C. is known for raw denim and plain shirts from Paris.