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Looking to step up from Killstar? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
Southern California goth-streetwear label selling occult-graphic tees, hoodies and accessories built around an atheist, self-empowerment ethos.
Why it's similar. Both brands share a dark aesthetic and focus on subcultures that embrace punk and gothic styles.
What changes. Tee/hoodie led, less dresses and footwear
UK alternative label from Newcastle making goth, grunge and punk-leaning graphic tees, hoodies, dresses and accessories, sold direct-to-consumer worldwide.
Why it's similar. Disturbia embodies a similar gothic and punk style, focusing on edgy aesthetics.
What changes. Smaller range, more grunge than witchy
New York goth and industrial label-retailer, born from the 1999 alternative social network, selling dark apparel, footwear, accessories and horror-themed decor.
Why it's similar. Similar gothic and punk style with relaxed silhouettes and a dark palette, catering to the same edgy audience.
What changes. More club/industrial, less witchy pastel-goth
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UK alternative clothing label, sister brand to Banned Apparel, selling goth, punk, grunge and kawaii dresses, tops, footwear and accessories.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize relaxed, boxy fits and dark palettes, targeting the alternative fashion market.
What changes. Cheaper wholesale product, weaker brand identity
American mall chain selling band tees, licensed pop-culture merch and goth, punk and emo apparel, owned by Sycamore Partners.
Why it's similar. Similar gothic/punk style and relaxed fits, but Hot Topic has a broader merchandise offering including popular licensing.
San Diego footwear and apparel brand known for platform shoes and graphics covered in skulls, gore and tattoo-style artwork.
Why it's similar. Iron Fist and Killstar both celebrate edgy designs with gothic motifs such as skulls and macabre imagery.
What changes. Footwear-first, kitschier and less occult
New York alternative label known for punk- and goth-inflected bondage pants, plaid and PVC separates, and studded outerwear.
Why it's similar. Hell Bunny is a family-run British label cutting 1920s-1950s swing and wiggle dresses in bold in-house prints from XS to 4XL, leaning goth and pin-up alike.
American graphic apparel label from Seal Beach known for tattoo-style print tees, distressed washes and long-running ties to MMA and hard rock.
Sheffield alternative streetwear label founded in 2005 by Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes, selling gothic, horror- and anime-inflected graphics direct online.
What changes. Skate/streetwear silhouettes, unisex focus
Independent Los Angeles streetwear brand founded in 2010 by Zac Clark, known for provocative graphics, monogram prints and limited direct-to-consumer drops.
Black Craft Cult, Disturbia, Vampire Freaks lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Killstar? These 10 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
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