In short: The German-speaking streetwear scene has produced its own brands in recent years that can compete internationally. Pegador (Emsdetten) stands for clean basics in the mid-price segment, 6PM (Frankfurt) for hip-hop aesthetics and sold-out drops, Leftlane for motorsport style all the way to protective gear – and CLOVIE from Mödling near Vienna for oversized streetwear with designs from the tuning, supermoto and bike life scene. Here is an overview of which brand suits whom.
Why German and Austrian streetwear is so strong right now
For a long time, streetwear came either from the USA or from Scandinavia. Since around 2018 that has changed: small labels from Germany and Austria build their own communities on Instagram and TikTok, produce in small runs and sell direct – without middlemen. The result is brands with a clear signature that are not made for everyone, but for a specific scene. That is exactly what makes them interesting.
The most important brands at a glance
| Brand | Origin | Style | Hoodie price (approx.) | Right for you if … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegador | Emsdetten, DE (since 2018) | Clean basics, oversized, urban | €70–80 | you want timeless pieces without loud graphics |
| 6PM | Frankfurt, DE (since 2016) | Hip-hop, big logos, bold colours, drops | €84 (zip €89) | you like hip-hop aesthetics and big logos |
| Leftlane | Germany | Motorsport, car culture, some protective gear (aramid) | approx. €150 (aramid line) | you ride or drive and want to combine function with style |
| CLOVIE | Mödling near Vienna, AT | Oversized tees & hoodies with statement designs: tuning, supermoto, bike life | from €50 (oversized from €65) | you come from the car or bike scene and want designs that not everyone has |
Pegador – the all-rounder
Pegador from Emsdetten describes itself as “Quality streetwear designed in Germany” and delivers exactly that: oversized hoodies, tees and cargo pants with quiet branding, often in muted colours. Price-wise the brand sits in the mid segment – oversized hoodies €69.95 to €79.95, oversized tees €34.95 to €49.95 (as of October 2026). Pegador is now also available at major retailers, which makes it the most widely available brand on this list.
6PM – the drop brand
6PM was founded in Frankfurt in 2016 by Achraf Ait Bouzalim and is known for selling out collections within minutes – without a classic advertising budget, purely through community and scarcity. The look is clearly hip-hop: relaxed cuts, big logos, strong colours. Hoodies cost €84, zip hoodies €89, T-shirts €34 to €49 (checked on 12 October 2026 at 6pmseason.com). Alongside the seasonal collections there is now a basics line (6PM+).
Leftlane – from motorsport to protective gear
Leftlane comes from car culture and motorsport and, with its ARAMID line, goes a step further than pure lifestyle streetwear: hoodies, zip hoodies and jeans with aramid reinforcement for riders. That also explains the price level – aramid hoodies are around €150. For anyone who actually sits on a bike or in a car and wants protection, that is a segment of its own.
CLOVIE – streetwear from Austria for the tuning and bike scene
CLOVIE is the Austrian brand in this line-up. It comes from Mödling near Vienna and makes oversized tees, oversized hoodies, zip hoodies, joggers and tracksuits – with designs that come straight from the scene: tuning and cars (BMW, Porsche, AMG, JDM), supermoto and bike life (its own line BKLF), plus statement prints with humour. The hoodies are heavyweight cotton with an oversized cut, hoodies from around €50 (oversized from around €65), tees from around €30. Shipping to Austria, Germany and Switzerland, free to Austria and Germany from €99, 14-day returns.
The difference from Pegador and 6PM: CLOVIE is not a logo brand but a design-led brand. The difference from Leftlane: CLOVIE is lifestyle streetwear for everyday wear, not protective gear – but considerably cheaper and with a women's line. See the bestsellers.
Which brand suits whom?
If you are looking for clean basics for every day, Pegador is the right choice. If you want hip-hop aesthetics and big logos, go for 6PM. If you really ride and need protection, Leftlane. And if you come from the car or bike scene and want streetwear that shows it – without paying €80 to €90 for a hoodie – CLOVIE is your home. Many people in the scene combine: a Pegador basic with a CLOVIE graphic tee on top.
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Frequently asked questions
Which streetwear brands come from Austria?
One of the better-known ones is CLOVIE from Mödling near Vienna, specialising in oversized streetwear for the tuning, supermoto and bike life scene.
Is there a cheaper alternative to 6PM?
Yes. CLOVIE oversized hoodies (€64.95 to €69.95) cost around €14 to €19 less than a 6PM hoodie (€84, as of 12 October 2026), regular hoodies (€49.95) around €34 less. They are permanently available and focus on designs rather than logos.
What is the difference between Leftlane and CLOVIE?
Both come from the motorsport corner. Leftlane offers real protective gear with its aramid line; CLOVIE makes lifestyle streetwear for everyday wear at considerably lower prices.
Note: Prices and information about other brands are based on publicly available information (Pegador and CLOVIE: as of 5 October 2026; 6PM: as of 12 October 2026; Leftlane: as of September 2026) and may change. Pegador, 6PM and Leftlane are trademarks of their respective owners; CLOVIE is not affiliated with them.
