This page is for anyone who likes La Paz's Porto-made shirts, striped tees and Atlantic-inspired knitwear and wants more of the same. The closest matches are fellow Portuguese maker ISTO, Munich's A Kind of Guise and Tokyo's Beams Plus — all doing muted, well-made staples rather than seasonal fashion. Expect mid to upper-mid pricing across the list, with cheaper entry points at ISTO, Universal Works and Albam.
San Francisco menswear brand founded in 2008, known for durable organic cotton and hemp workwear basics sold through pre-order drops.
Why it's similar. San Francisco brand doing durable, natural-fibre staples — organic cotton and hemp shirts, chore coats and knits — at a slightly lower price than La Paz.
Beams Plus is the Tokyo-based heritage menswear line of retailer Beams, reworking classic American Ivy, workwear and military styles in Japan.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize quality craftsmanship and timeless design principles.
American heritage footwear label known for handsewn penny loafers and the 1970 Docksides boat shoe, Italian-owned by BasicNet since 2017.
Why it's similar. Aligns in heritage style, relaxed silhouettes, and premium, sustainable materials.
Lisbon menswear label making transparently priced, Portuguese-made wardrobe staples, from heavyweight T-shirts and oxford shirts to chinos and outerwear.
Why it's similar. ISTO shares a commitment to sustainable materials and minimalist aesthetics with La Paz.
Munich menswear label founded in 2009, known for relaxed tailoring, overshirts and fine knitwear built around travel-inspired seasonal collections.
Why it's similar. Both brands focus on timeless styles crafted from premium materials.
Copenhagen label blending streetwear, workwear and Scandinavian minimalism, known for clean silhouettes and technical GORE-TEX outerwear.
Why it's similar. Both brands incorporate relaxed fits and high-quality natural fibers in their clothing lines.
Parisian label founded in 2009 that updates French workwear staples — chore coats, utility trousers, knitwear — with made-in-France production.
Why it's similar. Like La Paz, it reworks working-clothes archetypes with local production: indigo chore coats, utility trousers and cable knits made in France.
Family-owned American bootmaker since 1905, whose Heritage line reissues archival work boots like the Iron Ranger and Classic Moc.
Why it's similar. Similar heritage style and premium price segment, with a focus on durable craftsmanship.
Independent London label founded in 2001 by Cathal McAteer, making detail-driven, muted menswear and womenswear in relaxed, comfort-first cuts.
Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize minimalistic design, quality fabrics, and timeless appeal.
American heritage shoemaker producing Goodyear-welted leather and shell cordovan dress shoes and boots at its own Massachusetts factory since 1884.
Why it's similar. Matches in heritage style and premium price segment with a focus on enduring quality.
American heritage catalog-turned-online retailer known for durable classic casualwear, swimwear, outerwear, school uniforms and its canvas Boat Tote.
Why it's similar. Started as a 1963 sailing-hardware catalog and still does classic nautical casualwear — the Boat Tote, Squall jacket, Supima knits — for far less money.
London menswear label from tailor Oliver Spencer, making relaxed suiting, workwear jackets and knitwear from British and Italian fabrics.
Why it's similar. London label pairing tailoring construction with relaxed fits in linen, seersucker and brushed cotton, close to La Paz's soft, unfussy register.
Independent Stockholm ready-to-wear label known for custom-developed fabrics, reworked wardrobe staples and its upcycled Our Legacy Work Shop line.
Why it's similar. Stockholm label reworking wardrobe staples — boxy shirts, wide trousers, knitwear — in custom-developed, washed fabrics at a similar med-high price.
British 1924 outerwear house known for waxed-cotton motorcycle jackets, acquired by sportswear brand Castore from INEOS in August 2025.
Why it's similar. Shares the sturdy-outerwear instinct in waxed cotton and leather, though it's pricier and motorcycle-rooted; now owned by Castore after its August 2025 acquisition from INEOS.
Paris label founded in 1987 by Jean Touitou, known for raw selvedge denim, Demi-Lune bags and understated, long-lasting wardrobe basics.
Why it's similar. Paris label built on pared-back, long-wearing basics and raw selvedge denim rather than trends; now majority-controlled by L Catterton.
British maker of plain, high-quality cotton and merino basics — T-shirts, polos and underwear — still sewn at its own Long Eaton factory.
Why it's similar. The place to go for plain, unbranded cotton and merino tees and polos if you buy La Paz mainly for its striped and solid jersey.
British menswear label making unbranded, workwear- and military-derived staples in classic cuts, from utility jackets and smocks to sweatshirts and plain tees.
Why it's similar. British menswear built from workwear and military patterns — smocks, overshirts, loopback sweats — in classic unbranded cuts at mid pricing.
Employee-owned Wisconsin bootmaker, founded 1892, known for USA-made moc-toe work boots and its American Heritage line.
Why it's similar. USA-made moc-toe and plain-toe work boots that pair with La Paz's rugged trousers and outerwear; footwear only.
Independent Nottingham menswear label reworking British and mid-century workwear into relaxed, well-made staples like its Bakers Jacket and Aston trousers.
Why it's similar. Nottingham label reworking mid-century workwear into relaxed staples like the Bakers Jacket and Aston trouser, at a friendlier price point.
Paris label founded by Pierre Mahéo in 2012, making understated soft tailoring and workwear-inflected wardrobe staples in European fabrics.
Why it's similar. Paris label mixing soft tailoring with workwear in European fabrics, part-produced in Portugal — 'beautiful normality' rather than fashion.
British designer label making relaxed shirting, tailoring and knitwear in traditional UK fabrics, independently run from London since 1970.
Why it's similar. Relaxed British shirting, wide trousers and Scottish-spun knitwear in Irish linen and Shetland wool; the high-end version of this quiet aesthetic.
Antwerp knitwear label from the Morrison family, making colourful Shetland, mohair and lambswool sweaters, hats and scarves in Scotland, Ireland and Belgium.
Why it's similar. Antwerp knitwear specialist making Shetland, mohair and lambswool sweaters in family-run Scottish, Irish and Belgian mills — direct competition for La Paz's chunky knits.
American outerwear maker founded in 1913, known for the Perfecto motorcycle jacket and US-made leather, shearling and Navy-style peacoats.
Fifth-generation family-owned Northampton shoemaker producing Goodyear-welted oxfords, derbies, loafers and boots, and the long-running footwear partner of the James Bond films.
Independent Lyon label reworking mid-century French workwear and marine sportswear in traditional cloth, made in France.
Why it's similar. Independent Lyon label reworking mid-century French workwear and marine sportswear in traditional cloth, made in France.
London menswear label founded in 2015, known for the Whiting overshirt and textured, slow-fashion pieces made from sustainably sourced fabrics.
Why it's similar. Shares La Paz's small-label menswear approach, with textured knitwear, patterned camp-collar shirts and fabrics from sustainable mills, though the references are British, Mediterranean and South Asian.
Disco ranks brand alternatives using style overlap, category overlap, price tier, fit, colour palette, and cultural context. Scores are directional, not absolute. Read the full methodology →
| # | Brand | Similarity | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Stitch | — | Cheaper | |
| 2 | Beams Plus | 88% | Heritage | More premium |
| 3 | Sebago | 88% | Heritage | Similar |
| 4 | ISTO | 86% | Minimalist | Similar |
| 5 | A Kind of Guise | 84% | Contemporary | Similar |
| 6 | Norse Projects | 80% | Minimalist | Cheaper |
| 7 | Bleu de Paname | — | Cheaper | |
| 8 | Red Wing Heritage | 79% | Heritage | Similar |
| 9 | Folk Clothing | 78% | Contemporary | More premium |
| 10 | Alden | 78% | Heritage | More premium |
| 11 | Lands End | — | Cheaper | |
| 12 | Oliver Spencer | — | Similar | |
| 13 | Our Legacy | — | More premium | |
| 14 | Belstaff | — | Similar | |
| 15 | A.P.C. | — | More premium | |
| 16 | Sunspel | — | More premium | |
| 17 | Albam | — | Similar | |
| 18 | Thorogood | — | Cheaper | |
| 19 | Universal Works | — | Cheaper | |
| 20 | Officine Generale | — | More premium | |
| 21 | Margaret Howell | — | More premium | |
| 22 | Howlin | — | Similar | |
| 23 | Schott NYC | — | Similar | |
| 24 | Crockett & Jones | — | Similar | |
| 25 | Arpenteur | — | Similar | |
| 26 | Wax London | — | Similar |
ISTO. Both are Portuguese, both produce locally, and both build collections from muted staples — shirts, heavyweight tees, knitwear, chinos. ISTO is Lisbon-based and sits one price tier lower than La Paz.
Yes. ISTO, Universal Works, Albam, Bleu de Paname, Sunspel and Taylor Stitch all sit in the mid tier rather than La Paz's med-high. Lands' End is the cheapest option on the list, at low-mid pricing.
Most of these labels sell direct plus through the same specialist stockists — SSENSE and END. carry Beams Plus, A Kind of Guise, Norse Projects and Howlin', while Universal Works works with roughly 300 stockists worldwide.
ISTO (Portugal only), Bleu de Paname (made in France), A Kind of Guise (largely Europe), Officine Générale (France, Italy, Portugal), Margaret Howell (traditional UK fabrics) and Sunspel, which still sews T-shirts at its Long Eaton factory.
A few ownership moves: Belstaff was acquired by Castore from INEOS in August 2025, A.P.C. sold a controlling stake to L Catterton in 2023, Sebago is owned by Italy's BasicNet, and ISTO took on investor Altaz Capital in July 2025. All are still trading normally.