What this is:
Badfriend, the Fullerton-based skate label that deftly merges street sensibilities with a dash of West Coast irreverence, has just dropped its May 2025 lookbook—and it’s a celebration of transitional-season style. For this collection, Badfriend enlists LA’s underground rap mainstay Maxo, giving the lookbook real credibility and edge. The result? A lineup that’s as adaptable as it is visually punchy, tailor-made for those in-between months when layering is both a necessity and an art form.
Our take:
Badfriend’s latest offering is a master class in casual versatility, with a clear spotlight on outerwear you’ll want to live in all spring and summer long. The standout: a plaid zip jacket and matching shorts, drenched in vivid red and crisp white, anchored by a bold black zipper and cinched, cuffed sleeves—a look that’s playful but never precious. Signature white embroidery at the chest and pant hemline gives just the right amount of branding without shouting.
Elsewhere, the collection keeps the energy high with a jersey in the same eye-catching red, the Badfriend name confidently splashed across the chest. A pair of black shorts with branding on the back provide a grounded, wear-anywhere counterpoint. Graphic tees are a highlight: a navy number with a dalmatian motif for the dog lovers, a black tee with a clever headphone graphic looping the neckline, and a sunshine-yellow option adorned with emblems front and back—each piece effortlessly slotting into a downtown wardrobe.
There’s an unmistakable sense of fun and authenticity running through the collection, thanks in no small part to Maxo’s presence, and the label’s ongoing commitment to skate-rooted style. If you’re on the hunt for adaptable, personality-driven pieces—or just want to refresh your seasonal layers—Badfriend’s May 2025 drop demands a closer look.
Take a peek at the full lookbook above, then head over to Badfriend’s official webstore to shop the release. Trust me: this isn’t a collection you’ll want to sleep on.
Images courtesy of the Badfriend
