74% matchValabasas
Stacked denim and graphic tees for the same drop crowd
What changes: Denim-led rather than full cut-and-sew range
Brand profile
Badfriend
Southern California streetwear label from Jairo Garcia and Justice Gonzales, known for plaid tracksuits, jerseys and Mexican-American graphics.
Orange CountyOrigin
UnisexFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Badfriend
Badfriend is a Southern California streetwear label founded by Mexican-American designer Jairo Garcia, with Justice Gonzales credited as co-founder. It releases monthly online drops spanning plaid tracksuits that nod to local LA uniforms, sports jerseys, graphic tees, skate-influenced denim and cut-and-sew outerwear, including a bomber with faux-fur applique in its February 2025 capsule. Graphics reference the founders' Mexican heritage, such as a jersey using imagery from the film Amores Perros. Collaborators include Undefeated, Awake NY and artist Slawn.
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Brand facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Origin
- Orange County, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Streetwear