#11
Blue Blue Japan
Tokyo label from Seilin & Co., making Japanese-made clothing dyed with natural plant indigo using shibori, katazome and boro techniques.
More premium alternatives to Muji
Updated September 2026 · 6 ranked picks
Looking to step up from Muji? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
#12
Greats Shoes
Brooklyn sneaker brand selling minimal Italian-made leather styles direct-to-consumer; owned by Unified Commerce Group since 2024.
#13
Mr. Olive
Tokyo menswear label by Wataru Nagao, making Japan-made trad-leaning basics and Horween leather bags rooted in mid-century American style.
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#15
Acne Studios
Stockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, known for oversized tailoring, mohair knitwear, denim and the Musubi bag.
#16
A.P.C.
Paris label founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou, known for raw selvedge denim, Demi-Lune bags and understated, long-lasting wardrobe basics.
#17
Margaret Howell
British designer label making relaxed shirting, tailoring and knitwear in traditional UK fabrics, independently run from London since 1970.
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Blue Blue Japan, Greats Shoes, Mr. Olive lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Muji? These 6 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
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