I can't resist (probably overpriced) basics-with-a-twist. My wardrobe, full of T by Wang, Oak, Bassike and yes, American Apparel is proof of this; and since in Australia, a new favourite has emerged in the form of Nathan Smith. His selection of supersoft tees, tanks and dresses have sucked me into buying multiples of a number of styles in different colourways. You just can't go wrong with these though! Addictively and endlessly wearable - and not in actual fact, overpriced in the slightlest - Nathan Smith is the way forward for your wardrobe.

Ksubi have been the enfant terrible of Australian fashion for many years now; and to this day retain their cheek and edge, whilst at the same time keep growing and maturing as a multi-million dollar business. They began with jeans and now offer eyewear AND footwear as well as apparel for men and women, and are worn by the coolest and most (seemingly) carefree kids on the sartorial block. Owning the derrière of many a bad-ass/fashion type the world over from NYC to Sydney to Tokyo, Ksubi werks some killer attitude and style.

You know about FAJ right? That's Fanny and Jessy as they are also known, and this duo have one of the coolest young labels coming straight out of London. They debuted their first range last year entitled 'I Hope You Die Soon' and they're also responsible for the infamous tee of the same name (and it's sibling, 'Suck It You Fuck') which I actually often find gets quite a warm reaction despite it's sentiment. This month they're showing their hotly anticipated sophomore collection for AW 2010 which no doubt will be full of their trademark wicked humor and edge. Definitely ones to watch.

No matter what part of the world you live in, you really can't ever have enough tees. Specially white ones. And black ones. With cool graphic prints on them. Meanwhile, in hipster-dom, crystals are still an ever popular theme, but in this case, we prefer this one in particular from Canadian based operation Handsome Clothing, christened the 'Lunar Crystal' (//Christel) tee. 'Handsome', despite being a kind of old school, highly civilised type of word, does describe this tastefully hip label justly. They also have a darn good-looking blog too, so go check that out while you're at it.

Nearly fifty years on, Doc Martens are still alive and kicking serious ass. Previously popular with skinheads, punks, grungers and members of other youth subcultures, Doc Martens have been enjoying a massive renaissance of late (though they never *really* went away) in a plethora of styles, colours, finishes and high end design collaborations. On returning to London from Sao Paulo and NYC, the feeling of being home was intensified the moment I pulled my boots on. Stomping around London (or anywhere for that matter) just isn't the same without some hard ass DMs to roller in.

One of our most favourite online stores in the world is OAK NYC. They do great editorials; we love the layout of their website and the way they present the clothing. And recently, I've been able to drop into their physical stores, which, surprise surprise, I also adore. They not only stock some of our favourite labels, they also have their own instore label called OAK, which includes tops, bottoms, tees, accessories, jeans and shoes for both men and women. Super wearable staples as well as standouts, OAK's basics-with-a-twist are utterly indispensable. OAK is modern and fresh; incredibly hip without being hipster and well thought out without being laboured. Their stuff is also in my favourite clothing colour palette; waxed blacks, worn neutrals and faded greys. The perfect simplicity of Oak makes me sigh in contentment. Sigh.

Pete Versus Toby! We interviewed these guys if you remember? This tongue in cheek label coming out of Sydney, Australia have taken the ironic tee to the next level with their infamous Paris Hilton and Kate Moss tees. But aside from those hype pieces, the rest of the collection is just as cool. We’ve been wearing a few pieces from their current collection, entitled ‘Recession Depression Expression...’ We’ve been living in their jumpers, exactly the right length (girls, you can wear em as dresses and boys they can simply stay jumpers too) – with the best ever feature – POCKETS! Who woulda thought?

We’ve always got an ongoing love affair with all things Swedish; especially this week, with Miike Snow on repeat, and Cheap Monday denim constantly on our asses. The label has been around for about five years now, coming in the tail end of the wave of the high end denim trend; when all of a sudden the price for a humble pair of jeans had sky rocketed to shockingly ridonkulous highs (that yes, I too paid). Cheap Monday distinguished themselves and built a loyal following based on their tight fits and yes! affordable price range. In 2009, the brand has grown and matured, with Ann Sofie Back taking the helm, but Cheap Mondays still do what they’re meant to do: make yo’ ass look gooood.

We hate to say it, but it’s true. We’ve had an obsession with American Apparel since we were wee pubescent teens, way before it went all mainstreamer. Their rainbow of styles and colour ways are the foundations of any decent wardrobe – though we prefer any basic piece (or otherwise) in black, black, blackand occasionally, white. Used wisely, AA can help take your look to the next level, but in the wrong hands can end up just being like another tragic post on Hipster Runoff.

We adore a bit of JCDC over here. Everybody’s sporting some Castelbajac these days, darlings! From Frankmusik to Paris Hilton to Rufus Wainwright, everyone’s getting their Castelbajac on. Monsieur is the original Jeremy Scott; the original Cassette Playa and his collabos read like a black book of who’s who of the contemporary art, fashion and music worlds. My favourite piece from the current collection is the super soft plastic see through trench reminiscent of the one in Blade Runner - but JC's is so much more chic; and it doesn’t crumple, squeak, OR make you sweat. Cop some JCDC at his latest store on Conduit St in London and shower the gorgeous JCDC posse with kisses.